1 When you sit to dine with a ruler,

note well what is before you,

1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler,

Consider diligently what is before thee:

1 While dining with a ruler,

pay attention to what is put before you.

1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,

Consider carefully what is before you;

1 If you sit down to eat with a ruler,

notice the food that is in front of you.

1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler,

Consider diligently him that is before thee;

1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee;

1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, 

pay close attention to what is in front of you, 

1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,

consider carefully what is before you,

1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,

observe carefully what is before you,

1 When you sit to eat with a ruler,

you shall surely observe what is before you,

1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler,

look carefully at what’s in front of you.

1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler,

Consider carefully what is before you,