1. The people envy me for having
A rich neighbor who helps the needy.

2. O people, envy belongs to one who
Is far from goodness, a dangerous prince.

3. It is I who envies, not you,
Is there among you one like me, with insight?

4. Who sees wealth spent not for virtue
Nor to help a poor man in need.

5. The poet of the land calls but hears
Only of corruption and warning.

6. Like a bird lamenting the echo
In a cage by a flowing stream.

7. O closest of neighbors without you
I’d not have seen a wretched hearted neighbor.