1. The donkey came to Tha'labah one day
From the outskirts, and said: "If you are

2. Truly my neighbor, and a good neighbor,
Tell me, for I am gloomy, worried, confused -

3. Yesterday in the procession, when we
Walked on, and the elders passed,

4. Did I let down my master? Was it shameful?
Did I commit a serious wrong?"

5. Tha'labah said: "No, donkey, no."