In the beginning, the king treaded with cautious words and actions, (始,無言不讎) Never making mistakes, never losing his sanity, (不愆不忘) Thus securing his throne. (御九宸)
In the end, everything fell into corruption, (末,無形不染) As the monarch grew indifferent and ignorant, (不觀不知) Leading to rampant warfare.(飾烽雲)