1. O you who turned away from me, forsaking our affection,
You were never the object of my love again,

2. But I could not be patient with
Hurtful words or stay in a house of disgrace,

3. So I began wandering away from you, and if you see
My state has changed, do not disparage my state,

4. You were the one who deserted me, and missed out on a bargain,
Selling me for the cheapest prices,

5. And attributed to me qualities that tarnished my good name
When the two groups came together,

6. And likewise, when a friend tires of his friend
He sees perfection in him as imperfection,

7. So you will regret after my distance every time
You say, where is so-and-so, son of so-and-so.