Wretched! his friends who changes to and fro!
Let not thy face thy mind’s deep secrets show.
Be not the host of many nor of none:
The good revile not, and the wicked shun.
[131]Rebuke not want, that wastes the spirit dry;
It is the gift of blessed gods on high.
[132]Lo! the best treasure is a frugal tongue:
The lips of moderate speech with grace are hung:
The evil-speaker shall perpetual fear
Return of evil ringing in his ear.