As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.

As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.

To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more

To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.

One stroke fells not an oke.

One stroke fells not an oke.

No one should be judge in his own cause.

No one should be judge in his own cause.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Pleasure bought with pain does harm.

Pleasure bought with pain does harm.

In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.

In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.

This oiled and curled Assyrian bull,
Smelling of musk and of insolence.

This oiled and curled Assyrian bull,
Smelling of musk and of insolence.