1. He who conceals his words has truly gained
Good fortune in his dealings with mankind.

2. Speech leads to sin, but silence never harmed
The ignorant, however intertwined.

3. If an enemy exalts himself o’er you,
How often is he but a standard raised—

4. Flee from the plague of strife without delay!
Do you see aught in life that is not razed?

5. Nobility is blamed, and drunkenness
Will leave the drinker’s pain exacerbated.

6. The cloak’s pledge will become like his one day—
A king, his fragrance left alone wafted.