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Plain text of Ode 9, Stanza 1. The Min Lao

The people indeed are heavily burdened, But perhaps a little relief may be got for them. Let us cherish this centre of the kingdom, To secure the repose of the four quarters of it. Let us give no indulgence to the wily and obsequious, In order to make the unconscientious careful, And to repress robbers and oppressors, Who have no fear of the clear will of God. Then let us show kindness to those who are distant, And help those who are near,—Thus establishing (the throne of) our king.