1. And an advisor who repeats the mention of anguish
Deliberately to instill in me depression

2. So I said, he counted not what it was worth
That will be reckoned by Him who reckons all things

3. His gift when he gives is joy
And when He takes back what He gave, it is a reward

4. So which of the two blessings is greater grace
And in its sequel more praised as requital?

5. Is it his gift that brought joy?
Or the other that brought reward?

6. Nay, the other, though it was received with dislike
Is more deserving of thanks from one who gives thanks in hope of reward