Thirukkural 933 in English

Avoid gambling, albeit you win Gulping bait-hook what does fish gain?

Can gamblers in life good obtain Who lose a hundred one to gain?

Nothing will make you poor like game Which adds to woes and ruins fame

The game, game-hall and gambler's art Who sought with glee have come to nought

Men swallowed by the ogress, dice Suffer grief and want by that vice

If men their time in game-den spend Ancestral wealth and virtues end

Game ruins wealth and spoils grace Leads to lies and wretched woes

Dress, wealth, food, fame, learning-these five In gambler's hand will never thrive

Love for game grows with every loss As love for life with sorrows grows