1. Have mercy on a dear one
Who in prison has become humiliated

2. A loyal friend who suffers
Chains and heavy shackles

3. Wasting away, longing for a beloved
If only he could find a substitute

4. Oh my brother today truly
A friend would ransom a friend

5. Who can help my
Saddened heart with beautiful patience

6. Alas, if I were to die longing
Death would be too little

7. Oh fate, you have been
Hasty in your decree over us