9978.那些将功德置于行为的人无法与来自地狱的邪恶争战，因为没有人能凭自己的努力而如此行。但如果人们不将功德置于行为，那么主就会为他们争战并得胜。
Potts(1905-1910) 9978
9978. Those who place merit in works cannot fight against the evils which are from the hells, for no one can do this from himself; but the Lord fights and conquers for those who do not place merit in works.
Elliott(1983-1999) 9978
9978. Those who think that merit lies in works cannot fight against the evils that come from hell, for no one can do so by his own efforts. But if people do not think that merit lies in works, then the Lord fights on behalf of them and is victorious.
Latin(1748-1756) 9978
9978. Qui in operibus ponunt meritum non possunt pugnare contra mala quae ab infernis, nam ex se nemo id potest; sed qui non ponunt in operibus meritum, Dominus pro illis pugnat et vincit.