I don't seek cure for my ailment
N kò wá ìwòsàn fún àìsàn mi
Except from my friends.
Àyàfi lọ́dọ̀ àwọn ọ̀rẹ́ mi.
I don't give control of my friendship
N kò fi ìjọba ọ̀rẹ́ mi fún
To one who doesn't fill my need.
Ẹni tí kò lè tẹ́ àìní mi lọ́rùn.
I don't purify my intention
N kò ṣe àfọ̀mọ́ èrò mi
For one who wishes my demise.
Fún ẹni tí ó ń fẹ́ ikú mi.
I don't offer sincere prayers
N kò gbàdúrà tọkàntọkàn
For one who doesn't fill my sack.
Fún ẹni tí kò kún apo mi.
I don't pour out my praise
N kò tú ìyìn mi jáde
On one who empties my bowl.
Sí ẹni tí ó ń sọ àwo mi di òfìfo.