1. The wine cup's evil cannot be reckoned,
Though within it lies pleasure and repose.

2. At times it shows you guidance, at others, error;
Makes you think well-wishers did you wrong,

3. That a true, devoted friend is full of hate,
That flatterers' praise was but invective.

4. I've tested drinking friends and found
That drinkers' camaraderie is short-lived.