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1.52. Undecaying

ā€œWhat is good by not decaying?
What is good when made secure?
What is the precious gem of humans?
What cannot be stolen by thieves?ā€

ā€œVirtue is good by not decaying;
Faith is good when made secure;
Wisdom is the precious gem of humans;
Merit cannot be stolen by thieves.ā€