This proverb means that a person has been chosen to perform a task or assume a responsibility in a loyal and dedicated manner. The grasshoppers that watch over the tombs symbolize constant vigilance and unwavering commitment. The white birds that do not leave the cattle represent loyalty and the act of always following and protecting one’s duties or responsibilities. In English, an equivalent proverb would be ’loyal as a shepherd dog,’ which also signifies loyalty and consistency.