[A deity asked]: “What is good when it does not decay?
What is good when firmly established?
What is the treasure of humans?
What cannot be stolen by thieves?”
[The Blessed One]: “|Virtue::moral conduct, ethical behavior [sīla]| is good when it does not decay.
|Faith::confidence, conviction, trust [saddha]| is good when established.
|Wisdom::distinctive knowledge, discernment [paññā]| is the treasure of humans.
|Merit::good deeds, spiritual wealth [puññā]| is what thieves cannot steal.”