Thirukkural 429 in English

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Tamil original

எதிரதாக் காக்கும் அறிவினார்க் கில்லை
அதிர வருவதோர் நோய்.

Transliteration

Edhiradhaak Kaakkum Arivinaark Killai
Adhira Varuvadhor Noi

English Translation

“No frightful evil shocks the wise Who guard themselves against surprise”

Plain-English meaning

No terrifying calamity will happen to the wise, who (foresee) and guard against coming evils

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English Translation

No frightful evil shocks the wise Who guard themselves against surprise

G.U. Pope Translation

The wise with watchful soul who coming ills foresee;From coming evil's dreaded shock are free

Plain-English Meaning

No terrifying calamity will happen to the wise, who (foresee) and guard against coming evils

நாளை வர இருப்பதை முன்னதாக அறிந்து காக்கும் அறிவை உடையோர்க்கு, அவர் நடுங்க வரும் துன்பமே இல்லை.

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