The grace of God May 3, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Ibukun oluwa ni n la ni laifi laalaa kun-un. Proverb's direct translationIt is the grace of God that saves without much effort. Proverb's meaningWithout the grace of God all our efforts are in vain. From: Yoruba General comments The Yoruba live in Nigeria, Benin and other West African countries.