1. I held back my soul from the melody,
Though I hated being at odds with it.

2. It would spend the night high and heavy
On the bed of a girl with whom I would not spend the night.

3. My sword is flawless,
And saves me from spending nights awake.

4. With a lioness whom cubs do not make timid
I was forbidden from approaching her cubs.

5. Whenever my day comes, you will not find me
Regretful for the money I will leave behind.

6. And the youths who lingered with me too long amusing themselves
Departed ashamed, and I did not disgrace them.

7. And horses, some of which make war on others
With their gleaming swords, I originally reconciled.