1. I say to the one with joyful mirth -
If the ascetic tires of his ascetic ways -

2. Leave asceticism, woe to you, do not seek it -
And help your brother in his struggle -

3. Do not blame the times for a friend -
Though they revile him, rather glorify him -

4. Do not cry over an ascetic -
Though one of joyful mirth dies, weep for him -

5. But weep for those in all the world -
Whom you find regretful for neglecting Him