"The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures and they do not mature.
Minangkabau: Baniah nan jatuah di tangah samak baduri, ibaraiknyo sarupo jo urang, nan dikutiko mandanga firman Allah tu inyo layi manarimo, tapi inyo cameh tantang iduiknyo, inyo niyo nak iduik bamewah-mewah, sarato jo basanang-sanang di dunia ko.