1.聞如是：一時，佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園。
Thus have I heard:
One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
2. 爾時，世尊告諸比丘：「有此二法，不可敬待，亦不足愛著，世人所捐棄。云何為二法？怨憎共會，此不可敬待，亦不足愛著，世人所捐棄；恩愛別離，不可敬待，亦不足愛著，世人所捐棄。是謂，比丘！有此二法，世人所不喜，不可敬待。
At that time, Budha said to the bhikshus, “There are two things that are neither worthy of reverence nor proper objects of attachment, yet are universally experienced by worldly people. What are these two?
First, being forced to associate with those one dislikes; this is neither reverential nor lovable, nor should it be clung to, though worldly people cannot avoid it.
The second is being separated from those one loves. This too is neither reverential nor lovable, nor should it be clung to, though worldly people cannot avoid it.
Thus, bhikshus, these two things are that worldly people dislike, yet cannot honourably escape.”
3.「比丘！復有二法，世人所不棄。云何為二法？怨憎別離，世人之所喜；恩愛集一處，甚可愛敬，世人之所喜。是謂，比丘！有此二法，世人所喜。
“Bhikshus, there are also two things that are not rejected by the world. What are these two?
The first is being separated from those one dislikes or resents. This is welcomed by the world. The second is being together with those one loves. This is cherished and respected, and is welcomed by the world. Thus, bhikshus, these two things that worldly people delight in.
4. 「我今說此怨憎共會、恩愛別離；復說怨憎別離、恩愛共會，有何義？有何緣？」
“Now, why have I spoken about being together with those one dislikes and being separated from those one loves, as well as being separated from those one dislikes and being together with those one loves? What is the meaning behind this? What is the purpose?”
5. 比丘報曰：「世尊諸法之王，唯願世尊與我等說，諸比丘聞已，當共奉行。」
The bhikshus replied, “O Bhagavaan, the King of the Dharma (Dharma-raaja), we pray that you explain this to us. After hearing it, we will practice accordingly.”
6. 世尊告曰：「諦聽！善思念之。吾當為汝分別說之。諸比丘！此二法由愛興，由愛生，由愛成，由愛起；當學除其愛，不令使生。如是，諸比丘！當作是學。」
Budha said, “Listen carefully and reflect deeply. I will explain this to you in detail. O bhikshus, these two things arise from craving, are born from craving, are formed by craving, and originate from craving. You should learn to eliminate craving and prevent it from arising. Thus, bhikshus, you should train yourselves.”
7. 爾時，諸比丘聞佛所說，歡喜奉行。
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.