1. O displaced one, I had not yet accounted for his house
And if I had attained death, its proximity would have sufficed me

2. Dangers came between our meeting
And distance prevented the continuation of letters

3. And after a long absence
Your letter comes only with blame and reproach

4. So O comfort of my heart, do not increase my loneliness
And O spirit of my distress, do not be the cause of distress