Proverb in the local language
U songo vhona ndau yo edela, wari ndi tshimange.
A sleeping lion and the cat
Proverb's direct translation
When a lion is asleep do not mistake it for a domestic cat.
Proverb's meaning
Don't look for trouble. Something that appears harmless may nevertheless be harmful.
Equivalent proverb
Let sleeping dogs lie.
From: Venda of South Africa
