Shona
Kashiri kasingapambari hakanuni
A small bird which does not search for food does not get fat. A bird that does not raid does not become fat.
Tsanagudzo
Munhu anofanira kutsara; Munhu anongogara munzvimbo imwe chete haawani zvingamuraramisa sezvinoita uyo anofamba nzvimbo dzakawanda achitsvaga zvingamuraramisa.
What the Words Say
A small bird which does not search for food does not get fat. A bird that does not raid does not become fat.
What It Means
A person who is not willing to explore new ventures remains static. ; Man must not tire in searching for progress and prosperity just like birds and snakes which are incessantly in search of food.