Crying are the ospreys, on a river’s islet.
A graceful, kind maiden; the noble’s perfect match.

Uneven waterwhite, flowing off left and right.
A graceful, kind maiden; sought for in wake and sleep.

Seeking, yet not finding, in wake and sleep brooding.
Longing and more longing, tossing and more turning.

Uneven waterwhite, picked away left and right.
A graceful, kind maiden; the qin’s sound resonates.

Uneven waterwhite, plucked nonstop left and right.
A graceful, kind maiden; bells and drums sing for her.

Original Text
关关雎鸠，在河之洲。窈窕淑女，君子好逑。
参差荇菜，左右流之。窈窕淑女，寤寐求之。
求之不得，寤寐思服。悠哉悠哉，辗转反侧。
参差荇菜，左右采之。窈窕淑女，琴瑟友之。
参差荇菜，左右芼之。窈窕淑女，钟鼓乐之。