1. To whom are noble forebears not from the earth, except for him?
Who counts as I count from the lofty ancestors?

2. Who stands for his people amidst the ranks as I stand?
Who returns their breasts when they openly commit wrong?

3. I protect my honor lest it be violated, yet I do not protect my wealth.
They fear me like the mound of ashes, yet my enemies feel safe from me.

4. When gloom falls its end is my end.
My fire blazes for the noble guests.

5. O fire, if you bring no guest, you are not my fire.
Honor is a tent with wide sheets, and domes for my neighbor.

6. He reaps without being reaped from, and avoids harm through me.