《道德经》英译（1-10，许渊冲版）

第九章

持而盈之，不如其已；揣而锐之，不可长保。
金玉满堂，莫之能守。富贵而骄，自遗其咎。
功遂身退，天之道也！

Chapter 9

Don't hold your fill
but refrain from excess.
A whetted and sharpened sword
cannot be sharp for ever.
A houseful of gold and jade
cannot be safeguarded.
Arrogance of wealth and power
will bring ruin.
Withdrawal after success
conforms to the divine law.