1. When my eyes see someone of high rank
Reaching lofty positions though not refined,

2. My soul says to me, boasting of its nobility,
"How did such an undeserving one attain this station?"

3. So I say, "O soul, go back and learn good manners!
And have faith, for envy is not in my nature.

4. It is the way of the world - many a noble man
Is left behind, while many a fool is raised on high."