Soc. And he who knows how he must honour the gods conceives that he ought not to do so except in the manner which accords with his knowledge? (6) Is it not so?
(6) i.e. "his practice must square with his knowledge and be the
outward expression of his belief?"
Euth. That is so. (7)
(7) "That is so; you rightly describe his frame of mind and
persuasion."
Soc. And does any man honour the gods otherwise than he thinks he ought? (8)
(8) "As he should and must." See K. Joel, op. cit. p. 322 foll.
I think not (he answered).
Soc. It comes to this then: he who knows what the law requires in reference to the gods will honour the gods in the lawful way? (9)
(9) Or, "he who knows what is lawful with regard to Heaven pays honour
to Heaven lawfully."
Euth. Certainly.