1. Miserliness in you is inherent
Among people it is base

2. Why would it not be when from myself
I asked of you a gift

3. And a sip that's not worth
A generous gift

4. You did not oblige but
Threw me into misery

5. And told me to write lies
Which I did not write to you

6. But I still hope from you
In the morning or evening

7. That you oblige with an answer
That pleases my obstinate soul

8. Or else let me cry
Over your disdain towards me

9. Until I die and become
In eternal rest