1. My temples have turned white, and I rejoice,
Frolicking as I did in the days of my youth;

2. My youth has passed, but still I quicken my pace
In fields of futility, now that it has passed.

3. When time treats a man unkindly,
He has every right to amuse himself.

4. Do you think I would distress myself when
The days have treated me badly? No, not I!