1. O troubled one, hoarding wares
To sell at outrageous prices -

2. Little profit blessedly gained
Is livelihood left to the Judge.

3. And loss once borne
Will be compensated another time.

4. And many goods hoarded for high prices
Remain unsold, unweighed.

5. How many a merchant complains of recession!
Yet the cause of corruption is fear of loss.

6. The desperate collector may hope to gather his day’s due -
Yet by nightfall remain deprived.