CXIII.

528 Turn not back the people who wish to cross over the river

529 Whilst thou art stretched out at thy ease in the cabin.

530 If a paddle (oar) be brought to thee when the ferry-boat is in mid-stream,

531 Grasp it with both thy hands, take it (and use it),

532 There is nothing which is an abomination in the hand (to) GOD.

533 Is not happy (content) the toiler?

CXIV.

534 Set not to ply a ferry-boat on the river

535 If thou art strenuous in thy quest of the fares of those who cross the river on it.

536 Let the fares drop into the hand of the master of the craft

537 Thou being happy (content) with no part of them.