151 As earth bears up the men who delve into her breast, To bear with scornful men of virtues is the best.

152 Forgiving trespasses is good always; Forgetting them hath even higher praise.

153 The sorest poverty is bidding guest unfed depart; The mightiest might to bear with men of foolish heart.

154 Seek'st thou honour never tarnished to retain; So must thou patience, guarding evermore, maintain.

155 Who wreak their wrath as worthless are despised; Who patiently forbear as gold are prized.

156 Who wreak their wrath have pleasure for a day; Who bear have praise till earth shall pass away.

157 Though others work thee ill, thus shalt thou blessing reap: Grieve for their sin, thyself from vicious action keep!

158 With overweening pride when men with injuries assail, By thine own righteous dealing shalt thou mightily prevail.

159 They who transgressors' evil words endure With patience, are as stern ascetics pure.

160 Though 'great' we deem the men that fast and suffer pain, Who others' bitter words endure, the foremost place obtain.