1. If I ever betrayed your friendship for an hour,
Or grew tired of you due to the words of faultfinders,

2. Or if my soul found comfort in anything -
A scene, or drink, or food -

3. And I claimed that the Nile in its fullness
Was more faithful and abundant than the best spring,

4. Or said that the sun in its glory
Surpassed in benefit, light or position,

5. Never! His excellence is far beyond proofs
In destiny, and has become an undoubted necessity.