All my efforts are wasted by the company of every moment; for fourfold they abandoned me whenever I offered prayer.

This poignant couplet speaks to the profound disillusionment of the artist in society. The poet feels that all his efforts and the joy he derives from human company are ultimately wasted. Why? Because whenever he finds a moment of peace or satisfaction, the people around him only multiply their expectations and demands. It is a powerful lament about the fickle nature of human relationships and the constant need for validation.