1. He whose company was sought, and his assembly frequented
Was a pearl necklace for the necks of the noble to be threaded

2. When he spoke every limb listened attentively
Neither boredom made it turn away nor exhaustion made it stop

3. His words were pearls which he strung together
So the heart rejoiced and the mind gained

4. It was as though his companions, no matter how high their ranks,
Yearned for prayers to be said for them, spreading blessings