1. A message came to me from a brother, so I forgave him,
Even if there was something wrong in what he wrote,

2. And I reminded myself when I was annoyed,
Of the virtues that forgive the sin of every sinner,

3. And one like me who sees good clearly,
Overlooks blemishes without blaming,

4. So flee from our anger, escaping,
You fled to the safest refuge,

5. Your excuse is outstretched before us, presented,
And your love is accepted, with family and welcome,

6. And if my ears conveyed you to me, I would stand them,
Before me, like one accused but not lying,

7. And I am not one to wag my tongue in hostility,
My friend, if the heart itself does not waver.