1. One who lost his way once, loses it ten times over,
Lest he challenge fate on his own once more.

2. And if someone acts boastful towards you,
Act more boastful, and don't sink into gloom.

3. Have you seen one from whom no benefit comes,
Nor harm to beware of, from him?

4. You neither shield him nor give in to him,
But be firmer if he acts boastful out of arrogance.