| 8.1.1 |
The highest good is like water. |
| 8.1.2 |
Water is good in (bringing) benefit to all
things without striving. |
|
(And it) stays (in) where the multitudes
loathe. |
| 8.1.3 |
So
(it is) almost (equal) to Tao. |
| 8.2.1 |
(He) dwells in good places.
(His) mind (is) good in (diving) deep (into the
awareness). |
| 8.2.2 |
(He) gets along with good men.
(His) speech (is) good (being)
trustworthy. |
| 8.2.3 |
(Being) just, (he is) good (in)
governing.
(He has) good
ability (in doing) things.
(His) moves are at good
timing. |
| 8.3 |
Oh! Only (when) not striving,
then (you will
be) blameless. |
