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Shona Definition
Munhu akafanira kuchenjera kuti aregere kuva nechivimbo kuna vanhu vasingavimbike. Kuna vanhu vanongoda kufadza vamwe namazwi okuvimbisa asi ivo vasingazviite zvinhu zvavanenge vavimbisa.
English Translation
Wait until the reckless man's home is standing, then believe him. Guard against placing confidence in the unreliable: their promises guarantee nothing, since some people like to please others with promising words and then never do the thing promised. What such a man actually does is the only basis on which to trust him.
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This is a variant of
Tenda waipiwa / pfuma yomukuwasha wenzenzaWhere the son-in-law is a dishonest one, let your trust wait until the lobola has reached your hands.