Sunday, August 10, 2025

Owe Yoruba | Yoruba Proverb and Its Meaning | B í a bá pé kí a bẹ́’gi a ó bẹ́ ènìyàn

 



Yoruba Proverb:

B í a bá pé kí a bẹ́’gi a ó bẹ́ ènìyàn

The audio narration is available on our YouTube page. Click: Bi a ba pe ki a be'gi a o be eniyan

Denotative meaning: In felling the trees, you may wound the people.

Connotative meaning: When the dishonest are punished, the honest may feel the blow too. A trap set for the rat may catch the hen.


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