Verse 182: Failing our own judgment

182. Failing our own judgment

ஊர்முன்னர்த் தோற்றால் உடையிழப்பான் தன்முன்னர்த்தோற்றானோ தோலிழப் பான்

oormunnarth thotraal udaiyizhappaan thanmunnarththotraano tholizhap paan

Defeated before the town, a man loses his garment; defeated before himself, will he not lose his skin?