Three enemies in this world there are,

That covet all men to forfare:[[194]]

The devil, the flesh, the world also,

That work mankind full mickle woe.

If thou may destroy these enemies three

Thou may secure of Heaven’s bliss be.

Also, my children, against thy lord

Look thou strive with no manner word,

Nor wager none with him thou lay,

Nor at the dice with him do play.