Beowulf Wisdom: Swā sceal geong guma gōde gewyrcean, fromum feoh-giftum…

Beowulf Wisdom: Swā sceal geong guma gōde gewyrcean, fromum feoh-giftum on fæder bearme, þæt hine on ylde eft gewunigen wil-gesīpas, þonne wig cume, lēode gelǣsten; lof-dǣdum sceal in mǣgþa gehwǣre man gebēon. BuddhaGang Translation: So should a young person cultivate the good, through generous giving while strength remains, so that good friends will gather around them when difficult times come. Among every people, it is through worthy deeds that one becomes honored.