Thirukkural 427 in English

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Tamil original

அறிவுடையார் ஆவ தறிவார் அறிவிலார்
அஃதறி கல்லா தவர்.

Transliteration

Arivutaiyaar Aava Tharivaar Arivilaar
Aqdhari Kallaa Thavar

English Translation

“The wise foresee what is to come The unwise lack in that wisdom”

Plain-English meaning

The wise are those who know beforehand what will happen; those who do not know this are the unwise

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English Translation

The wise foresee what is to come The unwise lack in that wisdom

G.U. Pope Translation

The wise discern, the foolish fail to see,And minds prepare for things about to be

Plain-English Meaning

The wise are those who know beforehand what will happen; those who do not know this are the unwise

அறிவுடையார் நாளை வர இருப்பதை முன் அறிய வல்லவர்; அறிவு இல்லாதவரோ அதனை அறிய இயலாதவர்.

Chapter 43

அறிவுடைமை

Wisdom's weapon wards off all woes It is a fort defying foes

Wisdom checks the straying senses Expels evils, impels goodness

To grasp the Truth from everywhere From everyone is wisdom fair

Speaking out thoughts in clear trends Wisdom subtle sense comprehends

The wise-world the wise befriend They bloom nor gloom, equal in mind

As moves the world so move the wise In tune with changing times and ways

The wise foresee what is to come The unwise lack in that wisdom

Fear the frightful and act wisely Not to fear the frightful's folly

No frightful evil shocks the wise Who guard themselves against surprise

Who have wisdom they are all full Whatev'r they own, misfits are nil