And made me to his own likenesse:

I know that he hath given to me truly

Soul and body—wit and knowledge givis.

I know that by right wise true balance,

After my deeds judged shall I be.

I know much, but I wot not the variance,

To understand whereof cometh my folly.

I know full well that I shall die,

And yet my life amend not I.

I know in what poverty,