honesty is the best policy
Definition:  it is advisable to always be truthful and honest
Usage:  when raising kids, teach them that honesty is the best policy in life

SEPEDI
Translation:  nnete ke mokgwa o mo kaone
Proverb: maaka ga se makhura motho a tlolago ka ona

XITSONGA
Translation:  vutshembheki i nawu lowunene
Proverb: ntiyiso wa vava kambe wa tshunxa

TSHIVENḒA
Translation:  ngoho ndi yone ya khwinesa
Proverb: na u vhavha hayo ngoho, u ḓisa mbofholowo ndi hayo