My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent
without hope.

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.

The miser is ever in want.

The miser is ever in want.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Let Apella the Jew credit it, if he will.

Let Apella the Jew credit it, if he will.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

Let not your expenditure exceed your income.

Let not your expenditure exceed your income.

Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.

Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.