[40] "'Taking what is not given (adinnādāna) should be given up, relying on taking only what is given (dinnādāna).' So it was said; and with reference to what was this said? Here, householder, a noble disciple reflects thus: 'I am practising for the abandoning and cutting off of those fetters (saññojana) on account of which I might take what is not given. Moreover, if I were to take what is not given, I myself would reproach myself on account of taking what is not given; the wise, having investigated, would censure me on account of taking what is not given; and on the breakup of the body, after death, a bad destination would be expected on account of taking what is not given. This very taking of what is not given is itself a fetter, it is a hindrance (nīvaraṇa). And whereas taints (āsava) that bring distress and fever might arise on account of taking what is not given, for one who abstains from taking what is not given those taints that bring distress and fever thus do not come to be.' 'Taking what is not given should be given up, relying on taking only what is given.' So what was said, it is with reference to this that it was said."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.