1. I have not known an unjust man,
Nor one given to excess whom I did not avoid,

2. Nor an ascetic to whom I did not attach myself
If he were neglectful of me or cast me off.

3. I watch my comrades with care,
And am wary of them from every side.

4. When a bosom friend deceived me,
I said, "I wronged him not."

5. Of him who ended matters between me and him
I said, "I have not failed him."

6. How many affairs I have concealed
Concerning myself, and many I have suppressed.

7. Let him say what he will, say on -
All of those, I have understood them.

8. If he were to weep his lifetime for love of me
I would not have pity on him.

9. I said a thing made unlawful to me
Not mine is that made unlawful to me.

10. How many griefs I have folded into myself
For you, and resentments suppressed,

11. And troubles from misery - long lasting -
Borne, and pains mended.

12. And stations in passion - lasting -
Established.

13. Yet I weary of my life
And my passion not weary of.