1. The companions have passed away, never to return,
And death's meeting awaits us all.

2. An ancient secret, an unclear matter,
Does revealing the truth bring happiness?

3. Two contrary paths of spirit and body,
One descending, one ascending.

4. Death takes us equally, though leaving
Examples and warnings behind.

5. They anticipated the torrent's sudden onset,
Lightning in the eye and thunder in the ear.