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On the mountains are the thorny elms ,
In the low , wet grounds are the white elms .
You have suits of robes ,
But you will not wear them ;
You have carriages and horses ,
But you will not drive them .
You will drop off in death ,
And another person will enjoy them .

On the mountains is the Kao ,
In the low wet grounds is the Niu .
You have courtyards and inner rooms ,
But you will not have them sprinkled or swept ;
You have drums and bells ,
But you will not have them beat or struck ,
You will drop off in death ,
And another person will possess them .

On the mountains are the varnish trees ,
In the low wet grounds are the chestnuts .
You have spirits and viands ; —
Why not daily play your lute ?
Both to give a zest to your joy ,
And to prolong the day ?
You will drop off in death ,
And another person will enter your chamber .