道德经

【原文】
道者，万物之奥，善人之宝，不善人之所保。
美言可以市尊，美行可以加人，人之不善，何弃之有？
故立天子，置三公，虽有拱璧以先驷马，不如坐进此道。
古之贵此道者何？
不曰：求此得，有罪以免邪？
故为天下贵。

Sin
The Way is the fate of men,
The treasure of the saint,
And the refuge of the sinner.

Fine words are often borrowed,
And great deeds are often appropriated;
Therefore, when a man falls, do not abandon him,
And when a man gains power, do not honour him;
Only remain impartial and show him the Way.

Why should someone appreciate the Way?
The ancients said, "By it, those who seek may easily find,
And those who regret may easily absolve"
So it is the most precious gift.