Shona
Nyoka huru haizvirumi
A big snake does not bite itself.
Tsanagudzo
Munhu mukuru haatarisirwi kupa vadiki mutongo wakanyanya kunyangwe atadzirwa zvorudzi rwupi.
What the Words Say
A big snake does not bite itself.
What It Means
When a person is an elder, particularly the head of family, he will not be too harsh in dealing with the youngsters who have done wrong. A parent must not severely punish a child.