Eumenides

Aeschylus

Aeschylus, Volume 2. Smyth, Herbert Weir, translator. London; New York: William Heinemann; G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1926.

  1. but from health of soul comes happiness, dear to all, much prayed for.
Chorus
  1. And as for the whole matter, I say to you: respect the altar of Justice
  2. and do not, looking to profit, dishonor it by spurning with godless foot; for punishment will come upon you. The appointed fulfilment remains.