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                There you are, a great and mighty people.
                You have risen above all those on the earth.
                You never lack a thing your heart desires,
                And all your days are filled with joy and mirth.

                        Listen to my words, my friend;
                        You will find them true.
                        Everything here was here before,
                        You'll find nothing new.

                You work so hard from one day to the next.
                You "need" to earn some extra pocket change.
                But all of this, I tell you, has no meaning!
                Your predicament will always be the same.

                        Listen to my words, my friend;
                        You will find them right
                        All has been and all will be
                        Just as it is tonight.

                "Let's all live like fools!" is your motto.
                And "Drink until you fall upon your face!"
                "I can never have enough of women!"
                Such is the folly of the human race.

                        Listen to my words, you fool,
                        And wisdom, do befriend.
                        You gain nothing by these things;
                        You're chasing after the wind.

                You've gone to school to make yourself a wise man.
                You're learning how to get power and fame.
                But all that man can teach is his own knowledge.
                So listen close to what the wise man claims.

                        Listen to my words, you wise;
                        Lend to me your ear.
                        Fear God and keep all His commands.
                        That's why you are here.