1. How strange that you're astonished as I'm astonished
My beloved does wrong and is not blamed

2. And I want his approval despite his tyranny
But he refuses me and is unmoved

3. You blamed me, and I ransomed you, O sinner
So I came to you weeping and pleading forgiveness

4. I took on myself your sins and faults
And knew that it was I who was the sinner

5. O tormentors, if my torment pleases you
Then torment me, it's up to you

6. Oh, many are those seeking connection, but
We refused them what they sought

7. We wanted your approval by displeasing them
And your frugality from their generosity is sweeter