1. I fled from poverty, which was overtaking me
To miserliness, forbidden and denied abundance

2. Then privation followed me, cutting off my hopes
Thus is one who meets other than contentment

3. And not admirable is the miserliness of one who denies his wealth
As is the generosity of men of merit not admirable

4. If you uncover men’s secrets you will find them
For their honor, protectors and squanderers