Shona
Chayambuka chaoneka tsiga rakasiya mbare pagumbo.
What crosses over bids farewell; the burning log has left scorch marks on the leg.
Tsanagudzo
Kuitira munhu chakaipa kunyangwe zvake asina simba rokudzorera, anoitawo chimwe chinhu kana kutaura shoko zvaro rinosara richikurwadza mwoyo kwenguva refu.
What the Words Say
What crosses over bids farewell; the burning log has left scorch marks on the leg.
What It Means
Even a defenceless person, when assaulted, will do or say something which would prick the conscience of the assailant.