1. The certain truth is made clear,
And doubt is banished by certainty.

2. The enemies saw what deceived them,
From their false presumptions.

3. They hoped for what would not be granted,
And wished for what would not happen.

4. They wished that the loyal one would betray his pledge,
But the loyal one does not betray.

5. So the unseen remains safe,
And affection is protected.

6. Say to the one who shunned me,
Whose love to me is a religion:

7. O generous one, by God I am miserable without you.
You made my heart cheap for yourself,

8. And attachment is precious.
O crescent moon, do people have spirits without eyes?

9. How strange is the heart that hardens against you,
While tenderness is soft.

10. What harm in you smiling
At your sad lover?

11. And being gentle to a passionately loving youth,
When he inclines toward you.

12. So expressions vary,
And excuses are many.