Confused heart

Heart, my heart, with helpless, sightless troubles now confounded,

up, withstand the enemy, opposing breast to breast.

All around they lie in wait, but stand you firmly grounded,

not over-proud in victory, nor in defeat oppressed.

In your rejoicing let your joy, in hardship your despairs

be tempered: understand the pattern shaping men's affairs.

spoken version
(130Kb)

Greek text & vocabulary
(opens in separate window)

Literal translation
(opens in separate window)

Sources & commentary

translator West page 11