1. I know God well,
And draw from the sea,

2. The sea of sacred knowledge,
From which insights appear.

3. We all sail ships therein,
Where a pilgrim has circled around.

4. Oh refuge for all who
Fear the fears therein!

5. Be a refuge for my words,
Where fears appear,

6. Be gentle and guide me,
For I am the composer.

7. Do not leave me to myself,
For you alone reveal.

8. All who have turned
Away from you oppose.

9. You, not us, are the caster;
We are not what you hurl.

10. God hurls souls without error -
True subtleties!

11. Oh my brothers, agree
To His command, do not oppose,

12. And beware lest you be fooled
By the vanities of ostentation.

13. How many souls went astray
And were confused by complexities,

14. Never finding the truth,
Though the mind stood watch.

15. The water of truth is clear with
Nothing in it that differs.

16. We have all muddied it,
So unveil it, revealer!

17. With sincerity and loyalty, let
No deflector deflect it.

18. Our secret is truly
Those who describe yet conceal.