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) Our podcasts: https://podcast.sirimangalo.org/ How To Meditate Booklet: https://htm.sirimangalo.org/ Our Meditation Community and At-Home Meditation Course signup page: https://meditation.sirimangalo.org/ Our Website: https://www.sirimangalo.org/ Supporting This Work: https://www.sirimangalo.org/support Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp235-255/en/buddharakkhita#246