1. And perhaps a deprived one's wealth is concealed
Yet to his beard cling two greedy hands

2. A disease that afflicts the wealthy, for it is
The desire for more that causes deprivation

3. And perhaps one with plenty will see his earnings dissipate
Nothing remains from one day to the next

4. A disease that afflicts the poor, for it is
The cause of scarcity, man's endless greed

5. Between the two lies contentment
Moderation gives comfort to the body