Muromo itsvimbo unozvidzivirira.

Zvinorehwa

Muromo unogona kuzvidzivirira pamhosva nokuda kwokutaura. Nyangwe paine idi rinozivikanwa nomwoyo, rinototi riburitswe nomuromo.

What it means

The mouth can defend a person against an accusation through speech; even a truth known in the heart still has to be spoken aloud by the mouth to be affirmed.

Word for word

A mouth is like a knobkerrie; it defends itself.

Mamwe mataurirwo

Muromo ipfumo ungozvikanira. (M) (pfumo: spear; -kanira: fight for)