1. Whoever seeks might without means
Attains humiliation in place of victory

2. So be patient with adversity and you will attain
What you desire, for he who is patient attains his goal

3. Stop if ever a doubt should arise
For patience is better than embarking on danger

4. And never say of a thing once past
Would that it had lasted, but take what presents itself

5. And do not deal with a companion in a way
From which you will turn back repentant, apologizing

6. And lower your gaze if you fear it
For lowering the gaze quells desire