孝
游子天涯欢久违，思亲每望白云飞，昊天罔极恩难极，翘长官空泪满衣。
弟
伯仲贤名亘古今，埙篪迭奏意尤深，俾余怀抱期相和，不在声音只在心。
忠
三顾茅庐恩欲酬，出师未捷竟淹留，功名却负英雄愿，一点丹心死不休。
信
范张三载约如期，千里云山竟不辞，客至主人鸡黍熟，交游到此是相知。
礼
周公礼乐欲如何，治国安民贵用和，古往今来遵圣道，万年芳躅镇山河。
义
吾生最爱范公贤，却为宗人立义田，千顷恩波遗后世，百年谁后更依然。
廉
解缓归来卧北窗，飘然白日到羲皇，门垂五柳交游息，靖节高风趣味长。
耻
不食周禄秉忠竭，甘贫去采阳山蕨，此心耻与污者同，千古清风吹汉月。
圣人千言万语教人为善，余特立二十四味劝善良方，尤揭其大
者八事，以告人观者，幸咀嚼方歌，意味亦未必非进善之一助也，敢曰诗云乎哉。
云山人龚廷贤漫书
孝
游子漂泊天涯，与亲人欢乐久别难逢，思念双亲时常仰望白云飞翔。上天之恩浩大无边难以穷尽，只能徒然抬头望空，泪水湿透衣襟。
弟
兄弟间的贤德美名贯穿古今，如埙篪合奏般情谊深厚，让我怀抱期望彼此和睦，这种和谐不在于声音的协调，而在于内心的契合。
忠
为报答刘备三顾茅庐的恩情而出山辅佐，出师北伐尚未成功却竟遭困顿滞留，功名抱负辜负了英雄的心愿，但那一颗赤诚忠心至死方休。
信
范张（范式与张劭）三年前的约定如期履行，跨越千里云山也不推辞，客人到来时主人已备好鸡黍饭菜，交友之道到了这一步才算是真正的相知。
礼
周公制定的礼乐制度应当如何施行？治理国家安抚百姓贵在运用“和”的原则，从古至今遵循圣人的大道，美好的典范将永远镇守山河。
义
我生平最喜爱范文正公的贤德，他为宗族成员设立义田，千顷良田的恩泽流传后世，百年之后谁还能像他这样坚守道义？
廉
解下印绶归来后卧于北窗之下，飘飘然仿佛白日里就到了羲皇时代（指太古淳朴之世），门前种有五棵柳树使交游断绝，陶渊明（靖节先生）的高尚风骨趣味悠长。
耻
不吃周朝的俸禄而秉持忠诚竭尽节操，甘愿贫穷去阳山采食蕨菜，这颗心以与污浊之人同流合污为耻，千古清风如同汉月般高洁。
圣人千言万语教导人们行善，我特意立下二十四味劝人行善的方歌，尤其揭示其中重大的八件事，以此告知观看的人，希望细细品味这首方歌，其意味未必不是促进向善的一个帮助，岂敢说是仅仅作诗罢了。
云山人龚廷贤随意书写
Filial Piety (Xiao)
The wanderer drifts at the ends of the earth, long separated from the joy of family reunion; missing parents, he often gazes at the flying white clouds. The grace of Heaven is boundless and hard to fathom; raising his head in vain to the empty sky, tears fill his clothes.
Brotherhood (Di)
The virtuous reputation of brothers spans past and present; like the harmonious playing of Xun (clay ocarina) and Chi (zither), their mutual affection is particularly deep. May my heart's hope be for mutual harmony; this lies not in the coordination of sounds, but in the unity of hearts.
Loyalty (Zhong)
To repay the kindness of Liu Bei's three visits to the thatched cottage, he went out to lead the army; yet before victory was achieved, he was unfortunately detained. His ambition for merit and fame failed to fulfill the hero's wish, but a single loyal heart does not cease even in death.
Trustworthiness (Xin)
Fan and Zhang fulfilled their appointment made three years prior on schedule; crossing thousands of miles of clouds and mountains, they did not decline the journey. When the guest arrived, the host had already prepared chicken and millet; friendship reaches its peak when one truly understands the other.
Propriety (Li)
How should the rites and music established by the Duke of Zhou be applied? Governing the state and pacifying the people values the use of Harmony (He). From ancient times to the present, following the Way of the Sages ensures that fragrant footsteps will forever guard the rivers and mountains.
Righteousness (Yi)
In my life, I have always admired the virtue of Fan Gong (Fan Zhongyan); he established Righteous Fields (Yitian) for his clan members. The waves of grace covering a thousand qing are left to posterity; after a hundred years, who else will remain so steadfast?
Integrity (Lian)
Returning with the seal loosened, he lies by the north window, carefree as if reaching the era of Fuxi in broad daylight. Five willow trees hang at his gate, ending social interactions; the lofty demeanor of Jingjie (Tao Yuanming) has enduring charm.
Sense of Shame (Chi)
Refusing the grain of Zhou, he upheld loyalty and devotion; preferring poverty, he went to gather ferns at Mount Yang. This heart considers it shameful to be the same as the defiled; for millennia, the clear wind blows like the Han moon.
The Sages taught people to do good with thousands of words. I specifically composed a prescription of twenty-four flavors to advise the virtuous, highlighting eight major matters to inform readers. I hope you chew on the meaning of these songs; perhaps they are not without assistance in promoting goodness. How dare I say this is merely poetry?
Written casually by Yunshan Ren, Gong Tingxian