1. I am content in this life with food and clothing,
And a cup of water though the cup be cracked.

2. So say to the masters of the world, take away whatever you wish,
Turn your backs and leave me be, from afar I watch.

3. For the kingdom of this world, take away its taxes
To its master, nor that commander adorned.

4. I live more happily than you, if only you knew,
But the greedy man is blind to this.