1. A long conversation took place between Hermes and the Sun in ancient times
He and his five brothers

2. And his two sisters were in his presence
Hermes was the oldest and greatest of them all

3. An elderly noble man
He said to them: I have seen

4. And my thinking is sound and my opinion is authentic
So I don't see anyone, O Sun, more deserving

5. Of this kingdom, this glorious abode, than you
So we appoint you, so be kind to us

6. For good is hoped from one like you
And we elevate you above all today

7. What I see is straightforward
And I know you will be my killer

8. And I will be your victim before long
The Sun, a good friend, said:

9. By my life, you are a good friend and companion
But if you are certain that

10. Being close to me will diminish your beauty
Hermes said: But I will have more offspring

11. And my life will be prolonged by your power
The Sun said: All are obedient

12. And submissive to me and your command
Except for Orion who hates

13. Your rule, he is wretched and rude
Hermes said: That estrangement

14. Is a shadow that will disappear, situations change
If I nurse him for a while

15. And treat him kindly, he will be dutiful and arrive
The Sun said: Beware

16. Lest your loved ones betray you
For if you are absent from me, I will kill you

17. And my kingdom will suffer greatly
And I will separate you from your comrades

18. The bond between me and them is flimsy
Hermes said: Think well of me

19. For through me those disagreements will unite
The Sun said: If this is true

20. You will get a plentiful share from me
Otherwise, I have for all of you

21. A sword and flaming fire
Hermes swore: By God, my Lord I vow

22. I will not waver from what I say
I will stay with you until

23. Your body becomes a soul, an excellent replacement
The Sun said: I too have sworn

24. An oath with impartial witnesses
If your word here proves true

25. I will remain burdened by your body
They all said: We consent to this

26. We are guarantors for all we have said
Hermes said: My brothers, you all

27. Want to flee, what do you say?
It is in your nature to flee

28. And that is impossible for me
For if you make them flee from me

29. My offspring will have no continuity or strategy
And you will destroy my kingdom and me

30. And kill those brothers who depend on me
The Sun said: Act on my advice

31. For I am an advisor, and advice is hopefully accepted
Lock our hive

32. For in it is sleep and rest
And secure its doors tightly

33. Until the way is blocked
And whoever takes charge, do not neglect me

34. For neglect is the origin of corruption
I will extract the spirits from my brothers

35. The young and old will obey me
And make it your crown

36. To boast to kings and astonish minds
And elevate your reputation among past generations

37. That to me is little for one like you
How excellent this council is

38. And how good its rulings are
I have told you all I was aware of

39. And my Lord suffices me, an excellent Trustee