蟋蟀在堂,岁聿其莫。今我不乐,日月其除。无已大康,职思其居。好乐无荒,良士瞿瞿。 蟋蟀在堂,岁聿其逝。今我不乐,日月其迈。无已大康,职思其外。好乐无荒,良士蹶蹶。 蟋蟀在堂,役车其休。今我不乐,日月其慆。无已大康,职思其忧。好乐无荒,良士休休。
The cricket is in the hall, The year is drawing to its close. If now we do not rejoice, The days and months pass away. But do not overdo your mirth — Think on your station. Love pleasure, but waste not — The good man is full of care. The cricket is in the hall, The year is slipping by. If now we do not rejoice, The days and months hasten away. But do not overdo your mirth — Think on what lies beyond. Love pleasure, but waste not — The good man is ever alert. The cricket is in the hall, The service-carts are at rest. If now we do not rejoice, The days and months flow on. But do not overdo your mirth — Think on your cares. Love pleasure, but waste not — The good man is calm and content.