Alike the heroes that marshalled the host in Athens’ crag-built town, + 

And they that in Sparta traced their long descent from Pelops down. + 

Lo, I come as a suppliant clasping the holy knees of Aiakus, bringing + 

For his city and people a Lydian crown fair-woven, with sweet song ringing, + 

For the foot-race victories Deinias and Megas his father at Nemea won; + 

For longest enduring mid men is prosperity sown with the blessing of God thereon; + 