If wisdom too great he has won.

[a]56]. A measure of wisdom | each man shall have,

But never too much let him know; [[40]]

Let no man the fate | before him see,

For so is he freest from sorrow.

[a]57]. A brand from a brand | is kindled and burned,

And fire from fire begotten;

And man by his speech | is known to men,

And the stupid by their stillness.

[a]58]. He must early go forth | who fain the blood