1. O people of Egypt, beware
Lest the Balkans take Egypt

2. I fear the fire from afar after its flash
That it may continue between the peoples as enmity

3. That refuses to settle
Today's friend from yesterday's fiercest enemy

4. Who is accustomed to doing ill when at ease and causing harm
Indeed for both the present state I fear for the trusted country

5. For if the people do not take their share, they take it by force
In great Cyprus, ask her for she knows more

6. And aggressors against peaceful valleys leapt in tens
Has the day of the East come that enemies divide it and no escape?

7. Harm has overcome, if only I could make the belly of the earth a back
For me to the heavenly spheres, what is the cause of my staff that I live free?