expression, godan verb (-ru)
honesty is the best policy; honesty pays
Proverb meaning that honest people are blessed or protected by the gods; used to encourage honesty.
正直の頭に神宿るというから、嘘をつかずに生きよう。
They say honesty is the best policy, so let's live without telling lies.
彼はいつも正直だから、きっと成功するよ。正直の頭に神宿るって言うしね。
He's always honest, so I'm sure he'll succeed. After all, they say honesty pays.