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By measuring the land and making plans [for the people] to
live in it [the ruler] establishes his state. By magnifying his
bounty and widening profit he cherishes the masses. By making
[the distinction between] good and evil clear he rectifies the laws.
He leads the people to devote their energies to agriculture. . . .[1]
[By establishing] educational institutions
[2]
he instructs the people.
By serving the old and nourishing the orphaned he transforms the
people. By promoting the worthy and rewarding the meritorious
he encourages [people] to do good. By punishing the wicked and
dismissing the negligent he makes evil hateful. By encouraging
the practice of driving and archery he guards against trouble.
By forbidding treachery and putting a stop to depravity he gets
rid of harm. By receiving the worthy and meeting friends he
spreads knowledge. By granting honors to his relatives and bringing
together those near to him he increases his strength. The Ode
says,
[3]
The happy and courteous sovereign.