1. My ignorant people reproach and slander me,
And say that I am not forbearing.

2. Is it ignorance in you that I should punish after
My honor was violated and my sanctuary desecrated?

3. If I did not prevent my old woman from you,
And she became like other barren women,

4. And I have realized time and again that when
Evil confronts us, every bosom friend falls short.

5. All the tribe are protectors without accountability
When the terror of the day visits every slanderer.

6. So I said to her, O fair mother, he
Wasted my youth and weakened my constitution.