Kural 281
He who wishes not to be scorned by others
guards his own mind against the slightest thought of fraud.
Kural 282
The mere thought of sin is sin. Therefore,
avoid even the thought of stealing from another.
Kural 283
A fortune amassed by fraud may appear to prosper
but will all too soon perish altogether.
Kural 284
Taking delight in defrauding others yields the fruit
of undying suffering when those delights ripen.
Kural 285
Benevolent thoughts and kindly feelings flee from those
who watch for another’s unwatchfulness to swindle his property.
Kural 286
Those who walk deceit’s desirous path
cannot hope to work wisdom’s measured way.
Kural 287
The dark deceits of fraud cannot be found
in those who desire the greatness called virtue.
Kural 288
As righteousness resides in the hearts of the virtuous,
so does deceit dwell in the hearts of thieves.
Kural 289
Men who know nothing but deception die a little
each time they contrive their crooked deeds.
Kural 290
Even the life in his body will abandon him who cheats others,
while Heaven itself never forsakes those who are honest.