41 The men of household virtue, firm in way of good, sustain The other orders three that rule professed maintain.

42 To anchorites, to indigent, to those who 've passed away, The man for household virtue famed is needful help and stay.

43 The manes [departed], GOD, guests, kindred, self, in due degree, These five to cherish well is chiefest charity.

44 Who shares his meal with others, while all guilt he shuns, His virtuous line unbroken though the ages runs.

45 If love and virtue in the household reign, This is of life the perfect grace and gain.

46 If man in active household life a virtuous soul retain, What fruit from other modes of virtue can he gain?

47 In nature's way who spends his calm domestic days, 'Mid all that strive for virtue's crown hath foremost place.

48 Others it sets upon their way, itself from virtue ne'er declines; Than stern ascetics' pains such life domestic brighter shines.

49 The life domestic rightly bears true virtue's name; That other too, if blameless found, due praise may claim.

50 Who shares domestic life, by household virtues graced, Shall, mid the gods [angels], in heaven who dwell, be placed.