I look up to great God, May His kindness be shown to us! Very long have we been disquieted, And these great calamities are sent down (upon us). There is nothing settled in the country; Officers and people are in distress. Through the insects from without and from within, There is no peace or limit (to our misery). The net of crime is not taken up, And there is no peace nor cure (for our state).

Why is it that God is (thus) reproving (you)? Why is it that He does not bless you? You neglect your great barbarian (foes), And regard me with hatred. You are regardless of the evil signs (that abound), And your demeanour is all unseemly. (Good) men are going away, And the country is sure to go to ruin.

The net of God's reckoning is being let down, And many (are the calamities in it). (Good) men are going away, And my heart is sorrowful. The net is being let down, And soon (all will be caught in it). (Good) men are going away, And my heart is sad.

Right from the spring comes the water bubbling, Revealing its depth. The sorrow of my heart,—Is it (only) of to-day? Why were these things not before me? Or why were they not after me? But mysteriously great God Is able to strengthen anything. Do not disgrace your great ancestors:—This will save your posterity.