Matravar manaiviyi virumbuvaan pollada
Kottram kodaavidum kol.
He who desires another's wife — even if the rod of justice does not strike him immediately — will face its consequences.
மற்றவர் மனைவியை விரும்புபவன், நீதியின் கோல் உடனே தண்டிக்காவிட்டாலும், விளைவுகளை அனுபவிப்பான்.
Justice (kol — the rod) may not punish immediately, but the consequences of coveting another's wife WILL arrive. The delay in punishment is not escape from punishment. Valluvar assures: no wrong act goes without consequence; it is only a matter of time.