Truly, we live happily, free from hatred among the hateful; Among those who are hostile, we dwell without animosity.

Truly, we live happily, unafflicted among the diseased; Among those who are afflicted, we dwell unaffected.

Truly, we live happily, unworried among the restless; Among those who are anxious, we dwell without anxiety.

Truly, we live happily, for those who have nothing to call their own; We shall be nourished by joy, like the radiant gods.

Victory breeds hatred, for the defeated sleep uncomfortably; The composed sleep with ease, having abandoned victory and defeat.

There is no fire like passion, no distress like hatred; No suffering like the aggregates, and no happiness greater than peace.

Hunger is the worst disease, conditioned things the worst suffering; for one who knows this as it actually is, Nibbāna is the highest bliss.

Health is the highest gain, contentment the greatest wealth; Confidence the ultimate kin, Nibbāna the highest bliss.

Having sipped the flavor of seclusion, and savored the taste of peace; One becomes fearless, and free of harm, while drinking the joy of the Dhamma.

Good is the sight of the noble ones, dwelling with them is ever blissful; Not encountering immature persons, one would always be at ease.

One who associates with the immature persons, grieves for a long time; Living together with the immature is painful, like being with an enemy; But living with the stable is joyful, like a reunion with one's kin.

Therefore— One should associate with the stable, wise, and well-learned, the patient, virtuous, and noble; Seek and follow such a person, as the moon follows the path of the stars.