விருந்தினரைப் பேணி, அந்த யாகத்தின் பயனைப் பெறும் பேறு அற்றவர். செல்வத்தைச் சிரமப்பட்டுக் காத்தும் அதனை இழக்கும் போது, இப்போது எந்தத் துணையும் இல்லாதவராய்ப் போனோமே என்று வருந்துவர்.

செல்வத்தைச் சேர்த்துவைத்து அதனை இழக்கும்போது, விருந்தோம்பல் எனும் வேள்விக்கு அது பயன்படுத்தப்படாமற் போயிற்றே என வருந்துவார்கள்

விருந்தினரை ஓம்பி அந்த வேள்வியில் ஈடுபடாதவர் பொருள்களை வருந்திக்காத்துப் (பின்பு இழந்து) பற்றுக்கொடு இழந்தோமே என்று இரங்குவர்

Those who have taken no part in the benevolence of hospitality shall (at length lament) saying, "we have laboured and laid up wealth and are now without support."

Kural 88 talks about the importance of hospitality and the regret one may feel for not having been hospitable when they had the means. In this verse, Thiruvalluvar emphasizes the virtue of hospitality. He states that those who have accumulated wealth, but have not used it for the act of hospitality, will eventually feel regret. They will lament the missed opportunities to use their wealth in a meaningful way. The phrase 'without support' implies not only the lack of physical assistance but also the lack of emotional satisfaction and fulfilment that comes from helping others. The verse also underscores the transient nature of material wealth. It suggests that wealth, once lost or spent, cannot offer comfort or support. The only real, lasting support comes from the goodwill and gratitude of those we have helped and hosted. Hence, the Kural advises that wealth should not be hoarded but used for good deeds like hospitality which not only brings joy to others but also gives a sense of purpose and satisfaction to oneself. It reminds us that the practice of hospitality, of welcoming and taking care of guests, is a meaningful way to use one's wealth and resources. In the long run, these acts of kindness and generosity may provide more support and comfort than the wealth itself.