Heɓuki mo siyata ɓundu, heɓuki diyam.

The well digger’s desire is to strike water at the bottom of the pit.

The original proverb refers to having a clear focus of what one wants to achieve, before embarking on a task. In the alternate proverb, reference is to accomplishing a task safely.

• Postproverbial: Heɓuki mo siyata ɓundu, himmina jam.
  Translation: The well digger’s desire is to finish digging safely.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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