Taishang Ganying Pian 13: Warnings against coercion and conflict

English rendering

Burying objects to curse and harm people, and using chemicals to kill trees. Directing anger at teachers and clashing with fathers or elder brothers. Taking by force, making coercive demands and delighting in invasion and seizure. Growing rich by plunder and seeking promotion through clever deceit. Rewarding and punishing unfairly, and indulging pleasure beyond measure. Cruelly oppressing subordinates and frightening others. Blaming heaven and people, even cursing wind and rain. Inciting quarrels and litigation and blindly joining factions.