1. My friend, keep away from the one whose home country I dwell in
Both in secret and openly I reside with him

2. If you both happen upon a land that harbors my yearning
I implore you by God, do not disturb my dwelling

3. And reproach him, perhaps reproach may make him kind
And make him aware by concealing your love for me

4. And disclose to him my privations towards you both
If he feels sympathy for your state

5. Then make excuses for me and say in your discussion
What ails your servant to be destroyed by estrangement?

6. And inform him that I live in torment
And entreat him with words of affection

7. And converse with him in playful banter
If he smiles, speak to him gently

8. What harm if by his union you grant me relief?
And if he says, "This one has his dignity"

9. Say "Yes, and we too have ties to him
If he is pleased by your words, he is most beloved to me

10. And if anger shows on his face from you both
Then challenge him and say "You do not know him"