When he had kept the fifth-year feast ordained of Heracles, + 

And bound his hair with wreaths that gleamed with light of victories. + 

But among mortals one is from his blessings’ height down-thrust + 

By empty-thoughted self-conceit: through overmuch mistrust + 

Of his own strength another letteth slip the honour due. + 

Because a timorous spirit caught his hand and backward drew. + 