Full many the woes of men.

[31]. Then seventh I rede thee, | if battle thou seekest

With a foe that is full of might;

It is better to fight | than to burn alive

In the hall of the hero rich.

[a]32]. Then eighth I rede thee, | that evil thou shun,

And beware of lying words;

Take not a maid, | nor the wife of a man,

Nor lure them on to lust.

[a]33]. Then ninth I rede thee: | burial render