குறள் 286 · The Absence of Fraud 6/10

அளவின்கண் நின்றொழுகல் ஆற்றார் களவின்கண்
கன்றிய காத லவர்.

They cannot walk restrained in wisdom's measured bound,In whom inveterate lust of fraudful gain is found

They cannot walk steadfastly, according to rule, who eagerly desire to defraud others