上 善 若 水 。
The utmost goodness is like water.
水 善 利 万 物 而 不 争 ，
Water benefits all things and does not compete with them.
处 众 人 之 所 恶 ， 故 几 于 道 。
It dwells in the low places where all men dislike. Hence, it comes near to the Dao.
居 善 地 ，心 善 渊 ，
In his dwelling, he prefers excellence of a residence.
In his mind and heart, he prefers profound stillness.
与 善 仁 ，言 善 信 ，
In his companionship, he prefers good virtues.
In his speech and words, he prefers trustworthiness and sincerity.
政 善 治 ， 事 善 能 ，动 善 时 。
In management, he prefers peace and good order.
In business affairs, he prefers excellent abilities.
In his actions, he prefers moving at the right time.
夫 唯 不 争 ， 故 无 尤 。
It it because he does not contend that he is free from blame or reproach.
