Dhp.V Balavagga. The Fool. Verse 71

Verse 71.

071.

Truly, an evil deed committed does not immediately bear fruit, like milk that does not turn sour all at once. But smoldering, it follows the fool like fire covered by ashes.

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na hi papam katam kammam sajju khiram’va muccati dahantam balamanveti bhasmacchanno’va pavako

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