1. O heedless of himself
Beware, for with that you are doomed

2. No matter how little you say about others
There is more or just as much about you

3. Hold your tongue and you will be at peace
How silent are many virtuous people

4. The tongue with its stings
Destroys kings along with their kingdoms

5. So take a frequented path
And leave the path less traveled

6. If Peter had remained silent
He would not have wept into the dark night

7. And Jesus by his silence
Humiliated his enemies thus

8. Two conditions, so choose
A state that benefits your good condition