法苑珠林 76.59

76.59

"There are those who fall among hungry ghosts, / Flames bursting forth from their mouths, / Shouting loudly in all four directions: / This is the retribution for verbal faults. / Even though one may have heard and seen much, / Preaching the Dharma in great assemblies, / Because one has not fulfilled the karma of trustworthiness, / People will not believe or accept it. / If you desire widespread renown / And wish to be trusted and accepted by others, / Therefore you must be sincere / And should not engage in frivolous speech."