Classic Poem

Whatever thou doest do with forethought,
Thus do I advise alike friends and strangers.
They who despise good advice,
In what work will they succeed?
As the courage of a man's heart,
Such will always be his spirits.
When once a man's courage fails him,
Near indeed is he to ruin.
Only then is life worth living,
When thou art in enjoyment of good health.
When a man's honour has departed,
What flavour has life for him?
He in truth is only really wealthy,
Who is satisfied with all about him.
Have thou no concern for death,
While yet life and health are thine.
Blest art thou in faith and living,
While with wise men is thy walk.
Make no more friends, Khush-hal;
False have all thy friends been to thee!