never speak harsh words

1. In every trial
   Let understanding fight for you
    
2. By your own folly
   You will be brought as low
   As you worst enemy wishes.
    
3. Never speak harsh words
   For they will rebound upon you.
   Angry words hurt
   And the hurt rebounds.
   Like a broken gong.
    
4. Better than a thousand hollow words
   Is one word that brings peace.
   Better than a thousand hollow verses
   Is one verse that brings peace.
   Better than a hundred hollow lines
   Is one line of the dharma, bringing peace.
    
5. You are far from the end of your journey.
   The way is not in the sky.
   The way is in the heart.
   See how you love
    
6. If you kill, lie or steal,
   Commit adultery or drink,
   You dig up your own roots.
   And if you cannot master yourself,
   The harm you do turns against you Grievously.