Herbert 's original reads:
Art thou a magistrate? then be severe:
If studious, copie fair what Time hath blurr'd
Redeem truth from his jawes, if souldier,
Chase brave employment with a naked sword
Throughout the world. Fool not; for all may have,
If they dare try, a glorious life, or grave.
( The Temple, p. 15 in Herbert, Poems)