1. My excuse from this worldly life is that it has stripped me of my virtues with its injustice,
Then granted me my strength only to take away my strength,

2. I found through it my religion debased, so it has harmed me,
And I went astray from it into deadly marshes my manliness.

3. Oh my brothers, how misfortune has concluded, if only I
Had power over a matter, then count my brotherliness.

4. And I became lost in the wilderness of life, crying out
At the top of my voice, where can I seek my voice?

5. And my whale keeps an eye on me while it takes me,
So why does the tide not come to wash away my whale?

6. The Lord of mankind saw me in it, following
My desires, so alas the day I inhabit my essence!

7. And there remained for me no comfort in difficulties
That turn the juicy fresh dates into dried dates.

8. I disowned you, oh my sin! And who can help me, since I
Came to you, so give thanks, do not thank my fatherliness!