2and apply thine hand, knowing that it behoves thee to prepare such meats: but if thou art very insatiable,
3desire not his provisions; for these belong to a false life.
4If thou art poor, measure not thyself with a rich man; but refrain thyself in thy wisdom.
5If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; for wings like an eagle's are prepared for him, and he returns to the house of his master.