1. I am as I am, created by God
Steadfast in my creed and my ways

2. I protect my dignity, and if I speak
With truth, truth will defend and protect me

3. I have no enemy but falsehood, which
Has always been the foe of honesty

4. I do not lie to God - I have a nature
That shields my mouth from impurities

5. So no elder has oppressed me, nor has
A hand laden with favors been on my neck

6. And I never competed in boasting, but
Went quietly on my way and won the race

7. And I never bought praise from anyone
With money, but with struggle and sleeplessness

8. And I never shirked seeking, though my fate
Has always been hostile and angry with me

9. I water my plants - if I find fruit
I pluck it, if not, I'm content with leaves

10. Moderation brings the soul rest and riches
No greed, just tranquility for me

11. These are my cares, and the sea of anxiety
I navigate while people wish I would drown

12. If I have wisdom, I have courage to
Pursue it, not like every fool

13. I speak, and my words in my mouth are flames
That engulf the ignorant with their heat

14. Some people try to lock every mouth
So they blame all who speak out

15. They bless sealed lips, and curse
Those opened wide

16. I examined their morals, and found
Only misery smiles at you with the face of piety

17. O you who try to seal my mouth
It withered, for this is a mouth beyond sealing

18. My guidance is lightning, your ignorance clouds
Wait! No lightning comes from enclosed clouds

19. The state of truth has a power that defeated
The vulgar with determination and firmness

20. Let the night lower its banner
For that is the dawn's army on the horizon

21. A night whose morning rays have scattered
There go the rays, armed with darkness