The hero was stronger than two bulls. He could cross three rivers in one leap. But all his strength was of no use Against false claims by evil men.
TRADITIONAL INTERPRETATION
You should try to be content with what you have rather than overreaching yourself. Although you may be very competent at your work, you are likely not paying enough attention to your home life. At the moment, high positions are beyond your reach. Avoid getting involved in disputes with others, particularly within the family, and postpone travel unless strictly necessary because it will involve many delays and harassments.
REFLECTION
The sheer destructiveness of those who gossip, who attack those they envy, by chipping away at their good name, is condemned here, but it is also feared. If you are under attack by those around you through unkind words or petty actions, this can wear you out and cause you great distress. You may feel you should not be affected by such silly things. But this poem tells you that you are not alone in feeling this way. Even the strongest can be reduced to tears and unhappiness by those who maliciously attack or criticize them. Keep going, and you will recover.
