Do Not Repeat Living in Failure

We become old, and we shall leave;
do not repeat living in failure,
living for those we are to leave.

The very one that returned ahead us,
he had no property right in his hands
to wield when he was returning.
Do not be seduced by flash of worldly glory.

If you have not been faithful
in the use of unrighteous wealth,
who will entrust the true riches to you?
 

1955