All those entering the Temple Mount enter toward the right and circle and exit toward the left, except for one to whom something [adverse] occurred, for he would circle toward the left. “Why are you circling toward the left?” “Because I am a mourner.” “May the One Who dwells in this House comfort you.” “Because I was excommunicated.” “May the One Who dwells in this House instill [compassion] into [your colleagues’] hearts, that they should draw you close;” [these are] the words of R’ Meir. R’ Yose said to [R’ Meir]: You have made them out as if they overstepped the bounds of the law! Rather, [they should say:] “May He Who dwells in this House instill [reason] into your heart, that you should hearken to the words of your colleagues, and they shall then draw you close.”