[a]142]. Then began I to thrive, | and wisdom to get,
I grew and well I was;
Each word led me on | to another word,
Each deed to another deed.
[143]. Runes shalt thou find, | and fateful signs,
That the king of singers colored,
And the mighty gods have made; [[62]]
Full strong the signs, | full mighty the signs
That the ruler of gods doth write.
[144]. Othin for the gods, | Dain for the elves,