1. Have mercy on me, you who weakens me
Your beloved death, O beloved

2. He eulogized my state and cried
Until he asked for union, but no response came

3. He saw my misery, yet he
Is the gentle one, the fearful reaper

4. Which of you keeps their word more?
And who is more caring and loving?

5. When he frowns, it startles others
Yet only saddens me

6. I devote my life to his loyalty
And whatever befalls me comes from him

7. His sickle never touched my roses
For its water remains pure

8. So my love I sacrifice myself for you
Leave behind all disdain and doubt

9. I am the meaning and you are my work
I find no comfort or repentance

10. You are all my sins, every sin
Blessed are all my sins

11. When I’m away from myself
No light guides without you, the water

12. That does not benefit or cure
No fragrant breeze excites

13. No songs or instruments
And every night the sorrow

14. Melts my soul but does not melt away