1. Alas! Why does the sword of the state reproach me today?
May he ransom the world, the most decisive of swords in striking

2. And why, whenever I yearn and look below it,
Do I see blades that I do not yearn for and stars?

3. And he used to bring his assembly near to me from his heights,
In which I converse with its full moon and planets,

4. Seeking your affection, calling for your response,
Content with what is bestowed, content with your giving,

5. Is this the reward of truthfulness, if I am truthful?
Is this the reward of lying, if I have lied?

6. And if my sin is every sin, then it
Obliterates all sin, whoever comes repentant.