Deceitful, godless, prone to deeds accursed

Puzzle

Deceitful, Godless, prone to deeds
accursed
Must be the man whose ways are not
my first.
When sterile winter holds its chilly
reign,
My second may be seen on yonder
plain.
Those who the path of honesty
forsake,
My whole at last will surely
overtake.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 22.