1. A book has come to us, all people,
through the hand of its author, may all hands be sacrificed for it.

2. It expresses what we have,
and recalls the longing we find.

3. It tore apart the views of who saw it,
and dazzled whoever critiqued it.

4. When people heard its words,
they created envy for it in hearts.

5. So I said, as the eloquent examined it:
Thus does the lion, son of a lion, act.