1. I used to hear of love and deny it,
And without mentioning it, my joy and delight were more.

2. I used to turn away from the glances of the beloveds,
And see the lover and his words with wonder.

3. Until I was struck by its sweetness and its bitterness,
And I knew what was sweet and what was not sweet.

4. So I saw what amazes minds in its strangeness,
Whoever does not know love, let him experience it.