1. When cares afflict me, I take to the wilderness,
The fragrant gum tree is spacious when the struggle is narrow,

2. My secret is hard for me, but shared with others,
Let no soul perish for something already lost,

3. Worry can redeem nothing once past,
Do not deny my courtesy, I wish you no ill,

4. Many a low time, being gentle is best for you,
No shame if fate or kings oppress you.