| 1 | Wang Lung fumbled in his girdle. | |
| 2 | Pouch hung from belt gold Spiced beef meat stays fresh, pure flavor. | |
| 3 | Do not insult your friend by lending him merits from your own pocket. | |
| 4 | With wallet patched and worn, his weary footsteps trailing, a beggar passed a house, and gazing upward yonder . | |
| 5 | Finally, the voice spoke, "Gather as many pebbles as you can. Put them in your saddle bags." |