Chi dietro a iura, e chi ad amforismi
sen giva, e chi seguendo sacerdozio,
e chi regnar per forza o per sofismi,

e chi rubare, e chi civil negozio,
chi nel diletto de la carne involto
s'affaticava e chi si dava a l'ozio,

One studied law and one the aphorisms
of physicians; one was set on priesthood
and one would rule through force or sophistry;

one meant to plunder, one to politick;
one labored in delights of flesh,
and one was fully bent on indolence;

Have I heard my calling

When it whispers do I
bend break share strengthen
seek to hear more clearly
dismiss
give thanks