[The better part with Mary and with Ruth] 5
Chosen thou hast; and they that overween,
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen,
No anger find in thee, but pity and [ruth].
Thy care is fixed, and [zealously attends]
[To fill thy odorous lamp with deeds of light], 10
And hope that reaps not shame. Therefore be sure
Thou, when the Bridegroom with his feastful friends
Passes to bliss at the mid-hour of night,
Hast gained thy entrance, Virgin wise, and pure.