The fool ignores | the lessons of Urð,
spiting wisdom for pride;
No words can reach | whose ears are shut,
nor whose eyes refuse to see
The fool ignores | the lessons of Verðandi,
spiting action for complacence;
No way can be made | by those who stall,
nor whose hands refuse to work
The fool ignores | the lessons of Skuld,
spiting planning for folly;
No path can be lain | by those who are vacant,
nor whose minds refuse to inquire
