Ungokutukira badza, ungokupa upfumi.

Translation

The one who urges you to handle a hoe gives you riches.

Inspiration

Traditionally, the Shona relied primarily on agriculture. The hoe was thus an important tool for working the land.

Application

Sometimes people will encourage someone to do something, or reprimand him against something, not for their benefit but his.

Similar Proverbs

1. Anokuti rima ati udye.

2. Anoti chengeta mwana wako, anoti ugozotuma hako.

3. Munhu kutukirwa kubata, kupiwa ushe.