1. Why are you so cautious, I do not know,
And why are you amassing, I do not understand,

2. Is there in Palestine what you fear,
Except that it is the season of gathering?

3. A steed with its rider stumbling,
And where is its accomplished knight?

4. A sword with its wielder mocking,
And where is his palm and forearm?

5. This one with his threats pretends,
That one with his roaring claims,

6. Nonsense except for chitchat,
Preoccupations from all that is honorable,

7. Appearances without anything frightening,
But those who wrong fear.