1. My companion, weep grievously over the arduous path
That has cut its way between the tribe and reason

2. My companion, my battles would never rally
Nor my pride, until I fell into comfort

3. My companion, until my rope was twisted
By a deceiver, coiled when arrows are shot, shooting when they are collected

4. My companion, if I grew distant, you did not come closer, and if I softened,
You grew more distant, so neither war nor peace can be hoped for

5. My companion, I reckon love is killing me
A judge over myself, as my bones have made clear

6. My companion, he who is burdened with another is like me
Burdened with you, with a heart growing sicker

7. My companion, do not blame one another
Until you can speak with knowledge, you two companions

8. My companion, there is no love like the love I love
Nor any sickness like my sickness and worry over him

9. My companion, consoling has exhausted me, so lighten up
And do not show my blame openly, lest it awaken my body

10. My companion, do not stand with enemies
Blame is no comforter for a heart full of sadness

11. My companion, if a companion could rise from passion
I would rise, drawing light nearer to my honor