1. By your life, I know not which of us
Death will take first, though I'm hesitant

2. I'm your brother, true to my word, I've not
Betrayed, though some speak against where you dwell

3. I'll fight those you've fought, enemies of old
And pay your debts should you owe and rebel

4. If one day you wrong me, I'll let it pass
So another may come, good tidings to tell

5. It's as if you heal wounds of doubt I bear
Easing my rage, impatience as well

6. May God shame those who compare a brother
To a wife, deceiving though you'd never

7. Though you give me reason for doubt, I am
One who forgives past wrongs, nothing to dwell

8. When parted in life, your hand will be severed
See which palm is changed, which continues to swell

9. If you don't treat your brother with justice
You'll find him estranged, if he is wise and well

10. He will take up the sword, rather than suffer
Harm from its blade, if he knows how to repel

11. When my friend thought ill of me, and acted
Not as I had, I turned my back, to dispel

12. Attachment. For time brings change, and men's hearts
Stray from old homes. Don't rage, all will be well

13. A camel lent may return lame, another
Take its place. Such is the way of life's tells

14. When my soul abandons a thing, it will not
Turn back again, though time cycles and swells