1. O my friend, fulfill the promises
Made by the wise and the sagacious

2. Promises of intent differ from keeping them
And words are cast without action

3. Say something to him, though words
Are bait for rebuke from the miserly

4. O you with no fervor to occupy you
How long will I be busy away from you

5. O you who is miserly with all that is good
Even miserly with hope for me

6. If you wished, you would return to friendship
And visit, though conditions have changed and I did not