1. I saw a king,
Using vile manners,

2. Glorifying himself with his clothes,
Neglecting glory, gone astray.

3. He walks arrogantly waving his hands,
His stinginess made him an obedient slave.

4. I answered him in my conscience:
If only he were reasonable and listening!

5. My Lord and your Lord is one,
And the earth carries us all,

6. And death makes us equal,
Whether it comes slow or fast.