1. O you who reproached me, your reproach did me good
Your warning rescued my humanity from drowning

2. Indeed I hold back tears whose driver rushed forth
Sick with crying, eyes overflowing with tears

3. Alas, fate has reached its purpose in him
My heart distraught, torn between yearning and disquiet

4. Not every blamer's ear do I incline to
You have heard my protest, now go away

5. Neither through ignorance did I indulge desire
Nor disobey the God of forbearance through impudence