1. My gratitude to the one I loved and longed for
Like a thirsty man's gratitude for fresh spring water

2. He shows and hides out of modesty before others
Except with me, chastely, except by my side

3. So if he sees anyone else, he's a stealthy lion
And if alone with me, a roaring zealous lion

4. And if the lovers complain of shedding their tears
I thank him more than an army of tears

5. He protects everything masculine from him
And everything veiled is ransomed by him