பொருள் வரும் வழியை விரிவாக்கி, வந்த பொருளால் மேலும் செல்வத்தை வளர்த்து, அப்போது அதனாலும் வரும் இடையூறுகளை ஆராய்ந்து நீக்கக் கூடியவன் பணியாற்றுக.

வருமானம் வரக்கூடிய வழிகளை விரிவாக்கி, வளங்களையும் பெருக்கி, இடையூறுகளையும் ஆராய்ந்து நீக்கிட வல்லவனே செயலாற்றும் திறனுடையவன்

பொருள் வரும் வழிகளைப் பெருக்கச் செய்து, அவற்றால் வளத்தை உண்டாக்கி, வரும் இடையூறுகளைஆராய்ந்து நீக்க வல்லவனே செயல் செய்ய வேண்டும்.

Let him do (the king's) work who can enlarge the sources (of revenue), increase wealth and considerately prevent the accidents (which would destroy it)

This Kural verse advises on the qualities of an effective administrator or a leader, specifically a king in this context. The verse suggests that the person who should take on the responsibility of leading should be proficient in three key areas. Firstly, they should be capable of expanding the sources of income for their kingdom. This means being innovative and strategic in identifying and cultivating new avenues for revenue generation. This could involve engaging in profitable trade, encouraging economic activities, or implementing policies that promote financial growth. Secondly, the leader should be able to increase the wealth of the kingdom. Besides just generating revenue, they should have the ability to manage and multiply the wealth effectively. This might involve smart investments, prudent spending, and ensuring the wealth is used in a way that benefits the kingdom as a whole. Lastly, the leader should have the foresight and wisdom to foresee potential mishaps or threats that could harm the kingdom's wealth and take preventive measures to avert them. This includes being vigilant about potential enemies, natural calamities, or economic downturns and having contingency plans to handle these situations. In summary, this verse suggests that a leader should have the ability to expand revenue sources, increase wealth, and prevent potential threats to safeguard the kingdom's prosperity. These qualities make a leader competent and effective in their role.