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Plain text of Ode 4. The Fu I

The wild-ducks and widgeons are on the King: Your honoured guests feast and are happy. Your drink is clear; Your viands are fragrant. Your honoured guests feast and drink;—Their happiness and dignity are made complete.

The wild-ducks and widgeons are on the sand; Your guests enjoy the feast, their appropriate tribute. Your drink is abundant; Your viands are good. Your honoured guests feast and drink;—Happiness and dignity lend them their aids.

The wild-ducks and widgeons are on the islets; Your honoured guests feast and enjoy themselves. Your drink is strained; Your viands are in slices. Your honoured guests feast and drink;—Happiness and dignity descend on them.

The wild-ducks and widgeons are where the waters meet; Your honoured guests feast and are honoured. The feast is spread in the hall, The place where happiness and dignity descend. Your honoured guests feast and drink;—Their happiness and dignity are at the highest point.

The wild-ducks and widgeons are in the gorge; Your honoured guests rest, full of complacency. The fine drink is delicious; Your meat, roast and broiled, is fragrant. Your honoured guests feast and drink;—No troubles will be theirs after this.