1. There is nothing the wise man undertakes
Unless there is something ambiguous about it

2. So the brother of reason is cautious
And fears entering into what would shame him

3. While the brother of ignorance does not estimate
Even if its complexities are obscure to him

4. A rider whom the night's darkness has led astray
Missing the whole matter or getting it right

5. Things come easily to him out of ignorance
When he wants them and they respond to him

6. While the brother of reason later deduces an opinion
And is satisfied, but sometimes doubts it

7. When he makes the far near
It goes back, so its nearness increases its farness

8. So through life his heart is preoccupied with thoughts
His worries and sorrows are never done