南山有桑,北山有杨。
乐只君子,邦家之光。
乐只君子,万寿无疆。
You're people's friend; / Your fame's no end. Plants grow on southern hill; On northern tree on tree.
南山有杞,北山有李。
乐只君子,民之父母。
乐只君子,德音不已。
Enjoy your fill Of longevity. You're a good mate
南山有栲,北山有杻。
乐只君子,遐不眉寿。
乐只君子,德音是茂。
Of our good State. Trees grow on southern hill And on northern hill cold. / Enjoy your fill
南山有枸,北山有楰。
乐只君子,遐不黄耇。
乐只君子,保艾尔后。
And live till old. O may felicity Fall to posterity!