He is a king who having equitably examined (any injustice which has been brought to his notice),suitably punishes it, so that it may not be again committed.
செய்த குற்றத்தைத் தக்கவாறு ஆராய்ந்து மீண்டும் அக் குற்றம் செய்யாதபடி குற்றத்திற்குப் பொருந்துமாறு தண்டிப்பவனே அரசன் ஆவான்.
Meaning in English
He is a king who having equitably examined (any injustice which has been brought to his notice),suitably punishes it, so that it may not be again committed.
Thirukkural 561 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (வெருவந்தசெய்யாமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.