Work with the wise, carry a heavy load
But fools you avoid like a poison toad
Be inspired by acts of the pious
Learn what not to do from the impious

With the wise you will never be depraved
With the depraved you will never be saved
By your company you will be known
To be a good man or a mindless clone

If you will to be wise
Never ever tell lies
Nor anyone despise
Nor thievery devise
Nor lust for others’ wives
Nor drink bibulous wines
Nor gamble one time
Nor on meat ever dine