Proverb in the local language
Esiwambirako amathwe uwe mbene ukandisya engwe.
Ears of a goat and leopards
Proverb's direct translation
Do not put ears of a goat on me so I'm eaten by a leopard.
Proverb's meaning
Do not bear false witness against me so that I appear guilty when I am innocent.
From: Nande of Democratic Republic of Congo
General comments
The Nande are also found in western Uganda where they are known as Konjo or Bakonjo.
