Tshiluba Bible (Mukanda wa Nzambi Dihungila Dikulukulu ne Dihungila Dihia-dihia 2003)
Mutshima webe wakula tente ne diambu bualu bua bulengele buebe, wakanyanga meji ebe bualu bua butumbi buebe; nunku nakakuela hanshi, nakakuladika hanshi ku mesu kua bakelenge bua bobo bakumone, bakubingile.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God speaking to the king of Tyre, saying because of his beauty and pride, he corrupted his wisdom. As a result, God will cast him down and expose him to others.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy that makes you very proud, but you start to think you're better than everyone else because of it. God is saying that if you let your pride grow too big, he'll show others how that pride made you do bad things.
Historical Background
Ezekiel wrote this prophecy around 593-571 BC to the exiled Israelites. It addresses the king of Tyre, a powerful city-state, warning of his fall due to his excessive pride.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be a CEO who becomes so arrogant about their company's success that they make poor decisions, leading to the company's downfall and public scrutiny.