1. This is an age whose people are not brothers
O man, don't trust in brothers

2. All his brothers are oppressors
With two tongues and two faces

3. They meet you with cheer, while disease lies
Hidden in their hearts

4. When you're gone from their sight
They slander and falsely accuse you

5. This is an age whose people are thus
No two trust you in friendship

6. O man, so be alone
Don't make friends in your time

7. Shun people, and be a keeper
Of yourself, at home within walls