1 Most wretched wight, whom nothing might suffice,

wight > creature

2 Whose greedy lust did lack in greatest store,

lust > desire lack in greatest store > (A proverb: He who desires the most lacks the most; lack = want, store = measure)

3 Whose need had end, but no end covetise,

no end covetise > [whose covetousness had no end]

4 Whose wealth was want, whose plenty made him poor, 5 Who had enough, yet wished ever more;

wished ever > [ever wished]

6 A vile disease, and eke in foot and hand

eke > moreover, in addition