1. O hope, for what is not destined
Perhaps it deceives a fool, his hope

2. Many a one who spends the night wishing himself
His appointed term comes before his wish is fulfilled

3. The scheming youth in what has afflicted him
His tricks may sometimes fail him

4. Say to him who moralized in his verses
Man perishes but his moral remains

5. Compete with the virtuous in his virtue
His good work will suffice you as glory