Wisdom's weapon wards off all woes
It is a fort defying foes.
Wisdom checks the straying senses
Expels evils, impels goodness.
To grasp the Truth from everywhere
From everyone is wisdom fair.
Speaking out thoughts in clear trends
Wisdom subtle sense comprehends.
The wise-world the wise befriend
They bloom nor gloom, equal in mind.
As moves the world so move the wise
In tune with changing times and ways.
The wise foresee what is to come
The unwise lack in that wisdom.
Fear the frightful and act wisely
Not to fear the frightful's folly.
No frightful evil shocks the wise
Who guard themselves against surprise.
Who have wisdom they are all full
Whatev'r they own, misfits are nil.
POSSESSION OF WISDOM
