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。
Good men are always on their guard. THE FEASTERS: The cricket is in the hall, The year draws to its end. Ifwe do not enjoy ourselves now, The days and months will have gone their way. -THE MONITOR: Do not be so riotous As to forget the world beyond. Amuse yourselves, but no wildness!
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。
Good men are always on the watch. THE FEASTERS: The cricket is in the hall, Our field-waggons are at rest. If we do not enjoy ourselves now, The days and months will have fled away. THE MONITOR: Do not be so riotous As to forget all cares. Amuse yourselves, but no wildness!