Better the glad offering | than the miser’s,
though small it may be;
Well-gained is a gift | glad in the giving,
more wealth than in hoards
Better the glad offering | than the miser’s,
though small it may be;
Well-gained is a gift | glad in the giving,
more wealth than in hoards
The paltry gift given well | far passes the rich
given without care;
Water and bread | best mead and meat
when spoiled is the feast