Nine is near ten.
More Swahili Proverbs:
A person is asked about his dress not what he has eaten.Swahili
The carrier of a secret message is not told its meaning.
Swahili
The one who has helped others climb the ladder gets kicked in the teeth.
Swahili
One who keeps silent, endures.
Swahili
Great wit drives away wisdom.
Swahili
One who has little relish must eat sparingly.
Swahili