Íþróttir margar þótt þú öðlaz hafir,
kosta þú at vinna vel;
erfiði drýgja þurfu alda synir,
meðan þeir heilsu hafa.
Kosta þú at vinna vel, þótt þú hafir öðlaz margar íþróttir; alda synir þurfu drýgja erfiði, meðan þeir hafa heilsu.
Try to work well, even if you have attained many accomplishments; the sons of men need to endure hardship while they have their health.