近在青门外，
连畛距阡陌，
Near the Green-Brick Gate outside the town. Plots and plots of melons have been sown,
子母相钩带。
五色曜朝日，
So many melons of widespread renown. Fresh melons glistening in the morning sun
嘉宾四面会。
膏火自煎熬，
Entertain the guests from side to side. As oil is burnt out when its job is done,
多财为患害。
布衣可终身，
So wealth will bring disasters worldwide. Safe is he who has no fame or name
宠禄岂足赖。
While royal favour causes all the blame.