1. My brother, long has been your lingering in corruption,
Evil is your provision for the return.

2. Youth poured into you, but you did not water it,
You followed the leading of passion.

3. Sins have led you wherever they wished,
Making you accustomed, smooth to be led.

4. You were called to set forth, so listen!
Be not stubborn against the caller.

5. Enough is the grayness of your hair as a warner,
Its color has overcome the blackness.