Dhammapada Verses 246 - 248: Uprooted
Verse 246 & 247
One who destroys life, utters lies, takes what is not given, goes to another man’s wife, and is addicted to intoxicating drinks—such a man digs up his own root even in this world.
Verse 248
Know this, O good man: evil things are difficult to control. Let not greed and wickedness drag you to protracted misery.
(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)
One who destroys life, utters lies, takes what is not given, goes to another man’s wife, and is addicted to intoxicating drinks—such a man digs up his own root even in this world.
Verse 248
Know this, O good man: evil things are difficult to control. Let not greed and wickedness drag you to protracted misery.
(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)
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Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp235-255/en/buddharakkhita#246
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