Section 30:1-3 (corresponding to Luke 14:7-9)
Jesus looked round the room, then spoke these words,
Advising the men on what he'd observed:
"When you are invited to a feast, my friends,
Don't seek out the table's most honored end.
You want for yourselves a prestigious spot,
But vanity's shame will be all you got
When you're moved by the host to the lowest seat,
Where common folk and humility meet.
For what if a guest more honored than you
Should come through the door, then isn't it true?--
The host would come and unseat you himself,
To give the best spot to somebody else.