Yoruba/Proverbs in Yoruba

Yoruba Proverb is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.

Number	English Proverb meanings	Yoruba Proverbs meanings
1	Both the tortoise that taunts a hungry snake are edible meat (preys) to a hungry hunter.	Ebi npa ejo, ahun nyan, ati ahun ati ejo, eran jije ni fun olode.
2	Do not falter if you are being chased as one is getting tired so is the one chasing you	Eniti eegun nlepa ko roju , bi o ti n re eniyan beni o n re araorun
3	Passers-by are the first to bring the news that the corn is ripe	Ero ona ni royin oka to gbo
4	A protruded tooth is a problem to the mouth	Eyin to ta yo,wahala enu ni