1. Though they name you my companion
And you who mixes my drink

2. I don't blame you at all, even if grey hairs come to me
From your hands that punch and hit

3. The slanderers haven't lowered your status
In my eyes, nor has the criticizer harmed you

4. It's as if they praised without realizing
The one they found fault with in me

5. And you too, are thus an example
I'm not at all doubtful about you

6. So how does meeting tire us when
We are not lacking desire and agitation

7. It's as if you, even if you aren't
A liar regarding the appointment

8. If I come, you don't, and if I don't come
You come, so this is a habit of yours with me