1. My brother, hardship makes me grow lean with grief
Until illness shows in my inmost parts

2. Scorching me, I tear open my heart's anguish
While before my pain the water lies exposed

3. Until when my spittle is drained away
He casts me down as enemies cast their foes

4. I strive but my striving brings no gain
Such am I among brothers when we meet

5. How many a hand I have extended to him
Which he counts as favors though gifts they be