A bit of Shakespeare. Just an example of Old English.

All forms of 'thou' (= you, if you are one person, not a couple or group, as French tu or German du).

'Doth' instead of 'does' is the old form of 3rd p. singular verb.

Also 'foe' (= enemy) seems not to be in everyday use now.
 

He that is thy friend indeed,
He will help thee in thy need:
If thou sorrow, he will weep;
If thou wake, he cannot sleep;
Thus of every grief in heart
He with thee doth bear a part.
These are certain signs to know
Faithful friend from flattering foe.
 

 

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