But in their souls are greed and eager and unjust deceitfulness,
And in their flesh do lying and cunning triumph.
329. Too strong for me is the evil of my heart. I cannot overcome it.
Therefore is my soul like unto the poison of serpents,
Even my righteous deeds, being mingled with this poison, must be named the deeds of deceitfulness.
330. Shameless though I be and having no truth in my soul,
Yet the virtue of the Holy Name, the gift of Him that is enlightened,
Is spread throughout the world through my words being as I am.
331. There is no mercy in my soul.
The good of my fellow-man is not dear in mine eyes.