1. When the waters parted for Pharaoh
Why did he not give thanks to God?

2. He said, "I protect all people,
I have no lord above me as protector."

3. So God erased him from the ranks
Of the asleep, though he was not forced.

4. He lost all mention in this life as punishment
And God showed him torment and destruction.

5. The waves crashed down upon them until
The waves behind him were raging storms.

6. He called on God with a call that would not
Be scorned after his tyranny, so he became a believer.

7. But God saw they were wasting
What was planted and grown.

8. So he forgave them, passing over
What you see as empty ruins and vacant abodes,

9. With honey flowing gently, date palms
And milk that is delicious when drunk.