The sleep of the laborer is pleasant – whether he eats little or much – but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep.

When I tried ¹  to gain ²  wisdom and to observe the activity ³  on earth – even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night ⁴  –

Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm, but how can one person keep warm by himself?

Do not curse a king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich ¹  while in your bedroom; ²  for a bird ³  might report what you are thinking, ⁴  or some winged creature ⁵  might repeat your ⁶  words. ⁷