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.