O Fortune (O Fortune)
like the moon
variable state (you are changeable)
ever waxing
or decreasing; (and waning;)
a detestable life (hateful life) He dissolves poverty and power like ice. (it melts them like ice.)
Fate - monstrous
and empty (you are malevolent)
vain salvation (well-being is vain)
You also look upon me; (you plague me too;)
now through the game
back bare (I bring my bare back)
bring your crime (to your villainy.)
Fate is against me
and virtue (in health)
and lack (and weighted down)
always in trouble. (always enslaved.)
So at this hour
without delay
touch the pulse of the heart; (pluck the vibrating strings); (everyone weep with me!)

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