1. I found the best words in wise judgment useful
To those of great experience from what may be ambiguous and confusing

2. And in my view the youth is nothing I value
If, though wealthy, he lacks intelligence and is bankrupt

3. He whose cowardice fans the flames of war with his panting
Kindling its fire then retreating in fear

4. How many a man of ample means tightens his fist
While one of meager means gives openly and flows

5. How many a little one we disparage, perhaps
He may rouse a elder whose evil is more vile and stinking

6. And many a pretender of righteousness and decency
Deceives with piety—he is the smooth wolf

7. And another of dubious nature with corrupt intentions
Feigns acts of devotion then breathes easy

8. How many a foolish corrupter of the community
Schemes evil among them and whispers

9. He of injustice is blameworthy, his praise exposed as flattery
Needing no good deeds but reveling in wrong