1. Their devotion to religion was out of fear of their king
But when his days were over, piety departed

2. After clinging to virtue, he now sought
The scent of a wanton’s perfume to pleasure his nose

3. Of what use is clinging to musk when beneath it lies
A wicked, foul soul that corrupts the musk above?

4. When destruction seizes you, be patient and do not
Despair, lest the youth lose composure, though wearing musk