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1. A man lays up a treasure, in the deep, near water. When a need, a task arises, it will be for my benefit. 2. From a king's harsh words, or oppressed by thieves, or for release from debt, in famine, or in dangers; For this purpose in the world, a treasure is laid up. 3. Though well-hidden it may be, in the deep, near water, not always, not all of it, serves him for his use. 4. The treasure may shift from its place, or his memory may fail him; Nagas may carry it away, or Yakkhas may seize it. 5. Or unloved heirs, may dig it up unseen; When the store of merit is exhausted, all of this perishes. 6. By giving, by virtue, by self-restraint, by taming, a treasure is well-hidden, for a woman or a man. 7. In a shrine or in the Sangha, in individuals, in guests, in mother, in father, and also in the elder brother. 8. This treasure is well-hidden, unconquerable, following along; Leaving behind what must be left, taking this, one goes. 9. Not shared with others, a treasure not stolen by thieves; Let the wise one do good deeds, that treasure which follows along. 10. This is the treasure for gods and humans, giving all desires; Whatever they wish for, all is obtained by this. 11. Golden complexion, pleasant voice, good figure, beautiful form; Sovereignty, retinue, all are obtained by this. 12. Regional kingship, power, the beloved joy of a universal monarch; Even divine kingship among the gods, all are obtained by this. 13. And human prosperity, and the delight in the world of gods; And the prosperity of Nibbana, all are obtained by this. 14. Having attained good friendship, applying oneself wisely; Knowledge, liberation, mastery, all are obtained by this. 15. Analytical knowledges and liberations, and the perfection of a disciple; Paccekabuddha enlightenment, the Buddha-state— All is obtained by this. 16. So great is the benefit of this, namely, the accomplishment of merit. Therefore the wise praise, the sagacious praise the state of having done merit. The Discourse on the Treasure-Casket is concluded.