1. How long will swords envy me, yet their envy
Does not call my doves to me?

2. I fight off departure from the abode of eternity, yet I see
No permanence in any state for one who is not eternal.

3. Were spears to hasten death, then I suppose
My death would hesitate to approach from my long fighting.

4. I meet the flogger of teachers as though I
Were going early to sweet honey.

5. I call the archers to battle when lances
Are smashed between us from my stabbing.

6. I do not see a soul die even if
Death draws near, until God sends a caller.

7. When fear seizes the hearts of men,
We detain the plundering souls for death.

8. Beware of harmful talk which, if its harm spreads,
Ties the necks of men with shame.