1. Take from your friend an opinion without a listener
Oh how far between seeing a man and hearing of him

2. The wet wood may one day dry out
And fire can be lit from the most parsimonious flint

3. Lie to him if his outward self pleases you
Beyond the testimony of the truthful's hearing and sight

4. And if you hear, say it was not from an ear
And if you saw, say it was not from sight

5. If you only choose brothers of trust
Then create for yourself brothers to your measure