The poet blames all of the issues on the masters, kings, and lords. He holds them accountable for the status of the condition or the state of the man with the hoe. The poet wants us to know that it is their fault that the man with the hoe is in such bad shape because they have so many slaves. If you take away their wealth and power, then maybe he will be able to improve his situation. Modern scholars think that there probably were no humans working the land during the time of the poet. Instead, it may have been machines doing the work while people lived in large cities and worked in workshops or factories. However, the poet's warning still applies today. If we do not fight against the oppression of the rich and powerful, then we will never get better lives. We must start by looking at the cause of the problem before trying to fix it. In conclusion, the responsibility for the condition of the man with the hoe lies with those who have authority over him. They can help him if they want to, but first they have to take care of their own business.