Dhammapadam 9.1 (v.116)


Abbhitharetha kalyāṇe
pāpā cittaṃ nivāraye |
Dandañhi karato puññaṃ
pāpasmiṃ ramatī mano ||



Be quick in doing what's admirable.
Restrain your mind from what's evil.
When you're slow in making merit,
In evil delights the mind.