1. I have tested friends, yet found
None as faithful as riches' store;

2. Nor have I seen amongst foes one
More distressful than poverty.

3. Wealth departed and left its habit;
So I am the wealthy one now, and others destitute.

4. Two things have joined, which never
United in ages gone before:

5. Enduring poverty parts not
From its place, yet I've left my lair.