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