Psalms of the Brethren CCIX: Kosiya

He that is valiant and learn’d in the word of the masters,
Therein can rest and therefor can cherish affection,
Him ye may call devoted and wise: thus he may he
One that winneth distinction in knowledge of doctrines.

Him, whose steadfast philosophy hardship unparalleled
Testing has no power to disturb or bewilder,
Him ye may call strong-willed and wise: thus he may be
One that winneth distinction in knowledge of doctrines.

He who abideth as ocean unyielding, unfathomed
As to his insight in problems subtle and delicate,
Him ye may call inexpugnable, wise: thus he may be
One that winneth, etc. . . .

Erudite, one who beareth the Word in his memory,
Practiser he of all doctrine, greater and lesser,
Him ye may call all this and wise: thus he may be
One that winneth, etc. . . .

He who knoweth the meaning of that which is spoken,
Knowing the meaning, shapeth his actions accordingly,
‘Meaning-within-side’ call him and wise: thus he may be
One that winneth distinction in knowledge of doctrines.