Those who always intoxicate themselves by a private (indulgence in) drink; will have their secrets detected and laughed at by their fellow-townsmen
Thirukkural 927 belongs to the wealth (பொருட்பால்) section, chapter Other (கள்ளுண்ணாமை). Written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar (திருவள்ளுவர்), it teaches timeless wisdom about wealth.