9.
The Chapter on Evil
116.
For when one does merit slowly, the mind delights in evil.
117.
He should not set his desire upon it, painful is the accumulation of evil.
118.
He should set his desire upon it, pleasant is the accumulation of merit.
119.
But when evil ripens, then the evil one sees evil things.
120.
But when good ripens, then the good one sees good things.
121.
By the falling of water drops, even a water pot is filled;
The fool is filled with evil, accumulating it little by little.
122.
By the falling of water drops, even a water pot is filled;
The wise one is filled with merit, accumulating it little by little.
123.
Like one desiring to live avoids poison, one should avoid evil deeds.
124.
Poison does not follow one without a wound, there is no evil for one who does not do it.
125.
The evil returns to that very fool, like subtle dust thrown against the wind.
126.
Those of good destination go to heaven, the taintless ones attain final Nibbāna.
127.
There is no spot on earth found, where standing one could be freed from evil deeds.
128.
There is no spot on earth found, where standing one would not be overcome by death.
The Chapter on Evil is concluded as ninth.