1. You claim a glorious rank attained by every pretender
Yet prattle on with flattery to seek what all impostors gained

2. I'm stunned by one whose eloquence brought him acclaim
Though piety he scattered to every worthless soul

3. You learned yet did not act, advised yet were not wise
Preached yet were not devout, hoarded yet did not give

4. You indulged in pleasures, play and passion
So doom shall you meet tomorrow in wretched demise

5. You fancied you would attain wishes and desires
But wishes are hard for any claimant to acquire

6. Turn from what you gained through eloquence
Like recoiling steps in an evil retreat

7. Without creation you lost a bargain, o regretful one
With guidance you strayed, o evil plight

8. With insight you blinded, o ill-fated darkness
Drown in it, then rise by yourself or leave it be

9. I counted sincere advice, reminding
That advice has those who heed and see