Yandi salaka mutindu yina samu ti kintinu kubikana bantangu nyonso ya kukuluka. Na mutindu yina, kintinu ke vwanda ve na lenda ya kutelama. Mpe yawu fwana kusikidila na ngwisani yina ba salaka, samu na kutatamana na kuzinga.
What Does This Mean?
This verse explains that the kingdom's position is lowly so it cannot become arrogant, but it can endure by staying faithful to the covenant. Ezekiel is speaking, conveying a message about the conditions of the kingdom's stability.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy castle. To keep it safe, you make sure it's not too tall so it can't get knocked over easily. But to keep it standing, you have to follow the rules you made when you built it. That's what this verse is talking about, but for a real kingdom.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 593 BC. He was addressing the people of Judah, warning them about the consequences of breaking covenants and alliances.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, a company might keep its leaders humble by ensuring they remember their origins, and by sticking to their core values, the company can thrive. This prevents the leadership from becoming arrogant.