Selected Poems (Engelse vertaling)

106 JEHUDAH HALEVI

And going out to meet Thee
I found Thee coming toward me,
Even as, in the wonder of Thy might,
In the sanctuary I have beheld Thee.
Who shall say he hath not seen Thee?—
Lo, the heavens and their hosts
Declare the fear of Thee
Though their voice be not heard.

Doth then, in very truth,
God dwell with man?

What can he think—every one that thinketh,

Whose foundation is in the dust—

Since Thou art holy, dwelling

Amid their praises and their glory?

Angels adore Thy wonder,

Standing in the everlasting height;

Over their heads is Thy throne,

And Thou upholdest them all!