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Nr. 109

Calcutta nr. 109 *

Ouseley MS 140 - 44
Be prudent, for the means of life are uncertain;
take heed, for the sword of destiny is keen.
If fortune place almond-sweets in thy very mouth,
beware! swallow them not, for poison is mingled therein.

Payne 1898 - 82
Beware of Chance, for cause of stress and teen 't is;
Sit not secure from Fortune's sword, for keen 't is;
Ay, and if Time set sweetmeat on thy palate,
Swallow it not, for poison-mixt, I ween, 't is.

Thompson 1906 - 151
See that the false world doth not thee ensnare.
Sit not secure ! Fate's sword is sharp, take care!
If Fortune drop a sweetmeat in thy mouth.
Swallow it not, 'tis poison mixed, beware!

Whinfield 1883 - 103
Dame Fortune's smiles are full of guile, beware!
Her scimitar is sharp to smite, take care!
If e'er she drop a sweetmeat in thy mouth,
'Tis poisonous, - to swallow it forbear!