Be lenient with people, O fortunate one

So that God may not be harsh with you tomorrow.

If one falls (is in need), he will not remain a captive

For there is a helper for those who have fallen.

Do not give the order to harm a passerby

For it is possible that he may one day rise to command.

When you have power and status that endure

Do not exert force over the weakness of the common poor.

For it may happen that he may also attain status and power

Like a pawn that suddenly becomes a queen (in chess).

Listen to the advice of far-sighted people

They do not sow the seeds of hatred in any heart.

The owner of the harvest suffers a loss

Who makes it difficult for the gleaner.

Should he not fear that they give blessings to the poor

And from that, they place a burden of sorrow upon this (the rich man's) heart?

Many powerful men have fallen hard

And fortune has aided many who have fallen.

One should not break the heart of those below them (in status)

Lest one day you yourself become subordinate.