3 That all this other world's work does excel, 4 And likest is that heavenly tower
likest > most like
5 That God has built for His own blessed bower.
bower > dwelling, residence
6 Therein were diverse rooms, and diverse stages,
diverse > diverse; also: distracting (SUS) stages > steps; storeys
7 But three the chiefest, and of greatest power,
the chiefest > [were] the most important
8 In which there dwelt three honourable sages, 9 The wisest men, I ween, that lived in their ages.
ween > think, believe