| Jol (original) | Jol (translation) |
|---|---|
| Han svever imot deg | He hovers against you |
| Som kongebl giver | As kongebl gives |
| Du slipper ham til deg | You let him go to you |
| I hytidens iver | In the zeal of modern times |
| Han deler ut sorger og mismot | He shares sorrows and discourses |
| Han ofrer deg lidelse, vemod | He sacrifices you suffering, melancholy |
| Han fortsetter ferden | He continues the journey |
| Med plager og smerter | With aches and pains |
| Som gaver til verden | As gifts to the world |
| Han sotmaler hjerter | He soaks hearts |
