1. If a man finds fault with you out of envy,
And is immoderate in speech against you, continuing on,

2. Then he is your enemy, but in truth
He has concealed his rancor, so beware.

3. For he has a grievance against you; if he wished
And reason held him back from you, he would make excuses.

4. But what drove him to do what he did
Was the corruption of his nature and the vileness of his soul.