Verse 69

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In plain words

Listen, Sati. Worms, insects, birds, trees, every living thing: the wise one who rests in true knowledge must never, at any time, cause any of them to perish. Know this.

Word for word

Listen, O Sati: the discerning one established in knowledge of reality must never cause worms, insects, birds, trees or any other forms of life to perish. Know this.