Verse 288
For him who is assailed by death there is no protection by kinsmen. None there are to save him—no sons, nor father, nor relatives.
Verse 289
Realizing this fact, let the wise man, restrained by morality, hasten to clear the path leading to Nibbana.
(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)
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Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp273-289/en/buddharakkhita#288