He wishes to be just, and not to seem,[[111]]

Reaping full harvest from his soul's deep furrows,

Whence ever new and noble counsels spring.

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I bid thee send defenders wise and brave

Against him. Dread is he who fears the Gods.

Eteoc. Fie on the chance that brings the righteous man

Close-mated with the ungodly! In all deeds

Nought is there worse than evil fellowship,

A crop men should not reap. Death still is found