Is there [a man] who lives forever ? He who comes with Osiris passes, Just as he leaves who indulged himself. Advance your officials, so that they act by your laws. He who has wealth at home will not be partial. He is a rich man who lacks nothing. The poor man does not speak justly, Not righteous is one who says, “I wish I had,” He inclines to him who will pay him.

Endow your monuments according to your wealth.Even one day gives to eternity,An hour contributes to the future,God recognizes him who works for him.

Poor men have become men of wealth,He who could not afford sandals owns riches.

Princes in the workhouse,He who did not sleep on a box owns a bed.See, the man of wealth lies thirsting.He who begged dregs has overflowing bowls.See, those who owned robes are in rags,He who did not weave for himself owns fine linen.See, he who did not build a boat for himself owns ships,Their owner looks at them: they are not his.