1. How ugly is asceticism in one who asks,
And how ugly is miserliness in one who is wealthy,

2. And how ugly is wealth that is not
With a brother of generosity and favor.

3. And greed is the worst trait of a young man -
There is no good in greed no matter the state.

4. He who sleeps needing his family
Is disdained by the son of uncle and aunt.

5. No one has fallen into hardship
More burdensome than poverty.