To chant a triumph than all more sweet, + 

Inspiration-wafted, as one that flies + 

In a chariot, on paths of utterance meet, + 

Till I win unto Kronos’ Hill sunbright. + 

O yea, in my Muses’ quiver lies + 

A song-arrow winged for stronger flight. + 

By diverse paths men upward aspire: + 

Earth’s highest summit by kings is attained. + 

Thou therefore look to attain no higher + 

Than earth. Be it thine on the height thou hast gained + 

To pace mid splendour of royal achieving + 

Thy life through: mine be it no less long + 

To consort with victors, from Hellas receiving + 

The world o’er praise for my song. + 