The razor begs the scalp; the wayfarer's soles beg the path; waist beads beg the home-woven cloth; when the begging is done, one lets matters drop.
Abẹ ní ń bẹ orí; oníṣẹ́ àtẹ́lẹsẹ̀ ní ń bẹ ọ̀nà; bèbè ìdí ní ń bẹ kíjìpá; bí a dáwọ́ọ bíbẹni, a tán nínú ẹni.