Dhammapada — Chapter 22: Nirayavagga
14 verses
Verse 1
The speaker of untruth goes to a state of woe, as does the one who, having done something, says 'I did not do it.' Both, after death, become equal — …
Verse 2
Many who wear the saffron robe are of evil character and uncontrolled. Such evil ones, by their evil deeds, are reborn in a state of woe.
Verse 3
Better to swallow a red-hot iron ball, blazing like fire, than for an immoral and uncontrolled person to eat the alms-food of the people.
Verse 4
Four misfortunes befall the heedless one who consorts with another's spouse: acquisition of demerit, disturbed sleep, blame as the third, and a state…
Verse 5
There is acquisition of demerit, an evil destination, and the brief pleasure of the frightened with the frightened. The king imposes heavy punishment…