法苑珠林 74.27

74.27

The retribution reaped from robbery:
Being melted down in the hells.
When the penalty ends and one is born among humans,
One ends one’s life in hunger and poverty;
Joint wealth is controlled by others—
How does this differ from the base and lowly?
Let a word be sent to those who hold integrity:
One must reflect on remaining steadfast in adversity.