大道甚夷，而民好径。
For great highways are safe and easy. #2 But men love by-paths.
朝甚除，田甚芜，仓甚虚；服文彩，带利剑，厌饮食，财货有余。
So long as Court is in order they are content to let their fields run to weed and their granaries stand empty. #2 They wear patterns and embroideries, carry sharp swords, glut themselves with drink and food, have more possessions than they can use.
是为夸盗。
These are the riotous ways of brigandage;
非道也哉﹗
they are not the Highway.