Beowulf-Urtext im Vergleich mit verschiedenen Übersetzungen

Hinweis: Diese Tabelle der verschiedenen Beowulf-Übersetzungen im Vergleich mit dem altenglischen Urtext haben wir als wichtigstes Arbeitsmittel für unsere Prosa-Übersetzung unter „Beowulf-Sage (nach Urtext)“ genutzt.

Inhaltsverzeichnis mit Überschiften nach Karl Simrock -- Veröffentlichung: 10. August 2025

Schild der Schefing	1. Heorot	2. Grendel	3. Beowulf	4. Der Buchtwart
5. Wulfgar	6. Begrüßung	7. Ecgtheow	8. Hunferd	9. Wealchtheow
10. Gelfspruch	11. Nächtlicher Kampf	12. Arm und Achsel	13. Siegmund und Fitela	14. Danksagung
15. Gabenspende	16. Hildeburg	Der Überfall in Finnsburg (Bruchstück)	17. Hengest	18. Der Königin Gaben
19. Grendels Mutter – Neue Fehde	20. Das Moor	21. Hrunting	22. Der Meersaal	23. Grendels Haupt
24. Heremod	25. Betrachtungen	26. Abschied	27. Hygd und Offa	28. Freaware
29. Ingeld	30. Hygelak	31. Drachenkampf	32. Heardred	33. Hredel
34. Beginn des Kampfes	35. Wiglaf	36. Der Wurm gefällt	37. Beowulfs Tod	38. Der Verzagten Verfehmung
39. Ongentheow	40. Wulf und Eofur	41. Bestattung	42. Leichenbrand und Todtenmal	Quellenverzeichnis

Schild der Schefing (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1	Hwæt! Wé Gárdena in géardagum	Wie Großes hören wir von den Geerdänen	Hört! Denkwürd'ger Taten von Dänenhelden	Listen! We --of the Spear-Danes in the days of yore,	So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by	1	Ay, we the Gar-Danes', in days of yore,	Lo! the Spear-Danes' glory through splendid achievements	LO, praise of the prowess of people-kings
2	þéodcyninga þrym gefrúnon·	Den Volksfürsten aus der Vorzeit Tagen,	Ward uns viel fürwahr aus der Vorzeit berichtet,	of those clan-kings-- heard of their glory.	and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness.	2	the great kings ', renown have heard of:	The folk-kings' former fame we have heard of,	of spear-armed Danes, in days long sped,
3	hú ðá æþelingas ellen fremedon.	Wie diese Edlinge sich eifrig erprobten!	Wie Könige kühn ihre Kraft erprobten.	how those nobles performed courageous deeds.	We have heard of those princes’ heroic campaigns.	3	how those princes valour display'd.	How princes displayed then their prowess-in-battle.	we have heard, and what honor the athelings won!
4	Oft Scyld Scéfing sceaþena þréatum	So hat Schild der Schefing mit schädlichen Rotten	Der Garbensohn Scyld hat oft grimme Feinde,	Often Scyld, Scef's son, from enemy hosts	There was Shield Sheafson, scourge of many tribes,	4	Oft Scyld Scef's son from bands of robbers,	Oft Scyld the Scefing from scathers in numbers	Oft Scyld the Scefing from squadroned foes,
5	monegum maégþum meodosetla oftéah·	Mancher Sippschaft die Methbänk entrißen,	Viel mutige Krieger vom Metsitz verjagt	from many peoples seized mead-benches;	a wrecker of mead-benches, rampaging among foes.	5	from many tribes, their mead-benches drag'daway:	From many a people their mead-benches tore.	from many a tribe, the mead-bench tore,
6	egsode Eorle syððan aérest wearð	Der gefürchtete Fürst, der in frühster Jugend	Und Furcht verbreitet. In früher Jugend	and terrorised the fearsome Heruli after first he was	This terror of the hall-troops had come far.	6	inspired earls with fear, after he first was	Since first he found him friendless and wretched,	awing the earls. Since erst he lay
7	féasceaft funden hé þæs frófre gebád·	Entblößt herbeitrieb; doch bald ward ihm Ersatz:	Fand man hilflos ihn auf, doch Heil ersproß ihm:	found helpless and destitute, he then knew recompense for that:-	A foundling to start with, he would flourish later on	7	found destitute: he thence look'd for comfort,	The earl had had terror: comfort he got for it,	friendless, a foundling, fate repaid him:
8	wéox under wolcnum· weorðmyndum þáh	Er wuchs unter Wolken an Würde gedeihend	Unterm Wolkendach wuchs er, an Würden reich,	he waxed under the clouds, throve in honours,	as his powers waxed and his worth was proved.	8	flourished under the clouds, in dignities throve,	Waxed 'neath the welkin, world-honor gained,	for he waxed under welkin, in wealth he throve,
9	oð þæt him aéghwylc þára ymbsittendra	Bis ihm die Umsitzenden allzumal	Bis alle endlich ihm untertan wurden,	until to him each of the bordering tribes	In the end each clan on the outlying coasts	9	until him every one of those sitting around	Till all his neighbors o'er sea were compelled to	till before him the folk, both far and near,
10	ofer hronráde hýran scolde,	Zu Willen wurden über der Wallfische Bahn	Die am Wege des Wals ihren Wohnsitz hatten,	beyond the whale-road had to submit,	beyond the whale-road had to yield to him	10	over the whale- road must obey,	Bow to his bidding and bring him their tribute:	who house by the whale-path, heard his mandate,
11	gomban gyldan· þæt wæs gód cyning.	Und Gülte gaben: das war ein guter König!	Und Zins dem Herrlichen zollen mußten.	and yield tribute:- that was a good king!	and begin to pay tribute. That was one good king.	11	tribute pay: that was a good king!	An excellent atheling! After was borne him	gave him gifts: a good king he!
12	Ðaém eafera wæs æfter cenned	Dem ward ein Sprößling später geboren,	Ein Sprößling ward ihm später geboren,	To him an heir was born then	Afterwards a boy-child was born to Shield,	12	To him a son, was afterwards born,	A son and heir, young in his dwelling,	To him an heir was afterward born,
13	geong in geardum þone god sende	Im Gadem jung, den Gott aussendete	Ein holder Knabe, vom Herrgott gesendet	young in the yards, God sent him	a cub in the yard, a comfort sent	13	a young one in his courts, whom God sent	Whom God-Father sent to solace the people.	a son in his halls, whom heaven sent
14	folce tó frófre· fyrenðearfe ongeat·	Einem Volk zum Troste. Er sah die furchtbare Noth,	Dem Lande zum Trost: das Leid erbarmt' ihn,	to comfort the people; He had seen the dire distress	by God to that nation. He knew what they had tholed,	14	for comfort to the people: he the dire need felt	He had marked the misery malice had caused them,	to favor the folk, feeling their woe
15	þæt híe aér drugon aldorléase	Die es lange gelitten, denn leider konnt ihm	Das die Dänen lange erduldet hatten,	that they suffered before, leader-less	the long times and troubles they’d come through	15	that they ere had suffered while princeless,	That reaved of their rulers they wretched had erstwhile	that erst they had lacked an earl for leader
16	lange hwíle· him þæs líffréä	Sein König nicht helfen: da gab der Herr des Lebens	Eines Oberhaupts ledig. Dem Erben Scylds	a long while; them for that the Life-Lord,	without a leader; so the Lord of Life,	16	for a long while. To him therefore the Lord of life,	Long been afflicted. The Lord, in requital,	so long a while; the Lord endowed him,
17	wuldres wealdend woroldáre forgeaf:	Der aller Wunder waltet, ihm weltliche Ehre.	Verlieh der leuchtende Lebensspender	Ruler of Glory, granted honour on earth:	the glorious Almighty, made this man renowned.	17	Prince of glory, gave worldly honour.	Wielder of Glory, with world-honor blessed him.	the Wielder of Wonder, with world's renown.
18	Béowulf wæs bréme --blaéd wíde sprang--	Berühmt ward Beowulf: der Ruf drang weithin	Blühende Ehren und Beowulfs Ruhm	Beowulf (Beaw) was famed --his renown spread wide--	Shield had fathered a famous son:	18	Beowulf was renown'd, the glory widely sprang	Famed was Beowulf, far spread the glory	Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him,
19	Scyldes eafera Scedelandum in.	Des Nachkommen Schilds in den Scheidelanden	Erscholl weithin in Schonens Gauen.	Scyld's heir, in Northern lands.	Beow’s name was known through the north.	19	of Scyld's offspring in the Scanian lands:	Of Scyld's great son in the lands of the Danemen.	son of Scyld, in the Scandian lands.
20	Swá sceal geong guma góde gewyrcean	So soll ein Kriegsfürst die Kleinode brauchen	So schenke in jungen Jahren der Mann	So ought a young man by good deeds deserve,	And a young prince must be prudent like that,	20	So shall a warlike chief work with good,	So the carle that is young, by kindnesses rendered	So becomes it a youth to quit him well
21	fromum feohgiftum on fæder bearme	Zu vollen Festgaben an des Vaters Busen schon,	Vom Hort freigebig im Hause des Vaters,	(and) by fine treasure-gifts, while in his father's keeping,	giving freely while his father lives	21	with bounteous money-gifts, in his paternal home,	The friends of his father, with fees in abundance	with his father's friends, by fee and gift,
22	þæt hine on ylde eft gewunigen	Daß ihm im Alter dereinst verbleiben	Daß willig im Alter ihn wiederum stützen	that him in old age shall again stand by,	so that afterwards in age when fighting starts	22	that it in his age again inhabit	Must be able to earn that when age approacheth	that to aid him, aged, in after days,
23	wilgesíþas þonne wíg cume·	Frohe Gefährten, und wenn Fehde sich hebt,	Die kühnen Kämpen, wenn Krieg entbrennt,	willing companions, when war comes,	steadfast companions will stand by him	23	his welcome comrades; and when war comes,	Eager companions aid him requitingly,	come warriors willing, should war draw nigh,
24	léode gelaésten: lofdaédum sceal	Ihn Leute geleiten. Mit Lobthaten mag	Und mutig ihm folgen: die milde Hand	people serve him: by glorious deeds must,	and hold the line. Behaviour that’s admired	24	for the people act: by praiseworthy deeds shall,	When war assaults him serve him as liegemen:	liegemen loyal: by lauded deeds
25	in maégþa gehwaére man geþéön.	Ein Jüngling gedeihen in jeder Sippe.	Wird überall dem Edling frommen.	amongst his people, everywhere, one prosper.	is the path to power among people everywhere.	25	in every tribe, a man flourish.	By praise-worthy actions must honor be got	shall an earl have honor in every clan.
26	Him ðá Scyld gewát tó gescæphwíle	Schild aber schied zur Schicksalstunde:	Für Scyld auch kam die Schicksalsstunde,	Then Scyld departed at the destined time,	Shield was still thriving when his time came	26	Scyld then departed at his fated time,	'Mong all of the races. At the hour that was fated	Forth he fared at the fated moment,
27	felahrór féran on fréan waére·	Viel versucht fuhr er in den Frieden Gottes.	Es ging der Held in Gottes Hut.	still in his full-strength, to fare in the protection of the Lord Frea;	and he crossed over into the Lord’s keeping.	27	the much strenuous, to go into the Lord's keeping.	Scyld then departed to the All-Father's keeping	sturdy Scyld to the shelter of God.
28	hí hyne þá ætbaéron tó brimes faroðe	Da brachten alsbald ihn ans brandende Ufer	Da trugen die Treuen den toten Fürsten	he they carried to the sea's surf,	His warrior band did what he bade them	28	They him then bore away to the sea -shore,	Warlike to wend him; away then they bare him	Then they bore him over to ocean's billow,
29	swaése gesíþas swá hé selfa bæd	Die süßen Gesinden wie er selber gebeten,	Zum Seegestade, wie selbst er bestimmt,	his dear comrades, as he himself had bid,	when he laid down the law among the Danes:	29	his dear companions, as he had himself enjoin'd	To the flood of the current, his fond-loving comrades,	loving clansmen, as late he charged them,
30	þenden wordum wéold wine Scyldinga	Als des Worts noch waltete der Wirth der Schildinge,	Als der Recke noch mächtig der Rede war,	when he yet wielded words, that friend of the Scyldings,	they shouldered him out to the sea’s flood,	30	while with words had sway the Scyldings' friend;	As himself he had bidden, while the friend of the Scyldings	while wielded words the winsome Scyld,
31	léof landfruma lange áhte·	Der liebe Landesfürst; lange besaß ers.	Der liebe Scylding, der Landesgebieter.	beloved ruler of the land, had ruled for a long time;	the chief they revered who had long ruled them.	31	the beloved land's chief had long possessed it.	Word-sway wielded, and the well-lovèd land-prince	the leader beloved who long had ruled....
32	þaér æt hýðe stód hringedstefna	Da ruhte bereit der geringte Steven	Vereist im Hafen lag erzbeschlagen	there at the harbour stood with a ringed-prow,	A ring-whorled prow rode in the harbour,	32	There at the hithe stood the ring-prow'd ship	Long did rule them. The ring-stemmèd vessel,	In the roadstead rocked a ring-dight vessel,
33	ísig ond útfús æþelinges fær·	Zu eiliger Ausfahrt, des Edlings Fahrzeug.	Das Flutroß des Fürsten, zur Fahrt bereit;	icy and keen to sail, a hero's vessel;	ice-clad, outbound, a craft for a prince.	33	icy and eager to depart, the prince's vehicle.	Bark of the atheling, lay there at anchor,	ice-flecked, outbound, atheling's barge:
34	álédon þá léofne þéoden	Die Leute legten den geliebten König,	Und es legten die Mannen den lieben König,	they then laid down the beloved prince,	They stretched their beloved lord in his boat,	34	They laid then the beloved chief	Icy in glimmer and eager for sailing;	there laid they down their darling lord
35	béaga bryttan on bearm scipes	Den Schatzspender in des Schiffes Busen,	Den Brecher der Ringe, an Bord des Schiffes	the giver of rings and treasure, in the bosom of the boat,	laid out by the mast, amidships,	35	the dispenser of rings, in the ship's bosom,	The belovèd leader laid they down there,	on the breast of the boat, the breaker-of-rings,
36	maérne be mæste· þaér wæs mádma fela	An den Mast den Mächtigen. Da war Menge der Schätze	Beim Maste nieder. Gar manches Kleinod	the mighty by the mast; many riches were there,	the great ring-giver. Far-fetched treasures	36	the great one by the mast: there were treasures many	Giver of rings, on the breast of the vessel,	by the mast the mighty one. Many a treasure
37	of feorwegum frætwa gelaéded·	Viel fernen Küsten entführter Schmuck.	Und funkelnder Schmuck ward fernher gebracht:	from far-off lands ornate armour and baubles were brought;	were piled upon him, and precious gear.	37	from far ways, ornaments brought.	The famed by the mainmast. A many of jewels,	fetched from far was freighted with him.
38	ne hýrde ic cýmlícor céol gegyrwan	Nie sah man schöner ein Schiff gerüstet	Nie hört' ich schöner ein Schiff ausrüsten	I have not heard of a comelier keel adorned	I never heard before of a ship so well furbished	38	I have not heard of a comelier keel adorn'd	Of fretted embossings, from far-lands brought over,	No ship have I known so nobly dight
39	hildewaépnum ond heaðowaédum	Mit kampflichen Waffen und Kriegsgewanden,	Mit Kriegswaffen und Kampfgewändern,	with weapons of battle and war-dress,	with battle tackle, bladed weapons	39	with war-weapons and martial weeds,	Was placed near at hand then; and heard I not ever	with weapons of war and weeds of battle,
40	billum ond byrnum· him on bearme læg	Borten und Brünnen. Ihm am Busen lagen	Mit Hieber und Harnisch; dem Helden im Schoß	bill-blades and byrnies; there lay on his breast	and coats of mail. The massed treasure	40	with glaves and byrnies. On his bosom lay	That a folk ever furnished a float more superbly	with breastplate and blade: on his bosom lay
41	mádma mænigo þá him mid scoldon	Viel köstliche Kleinode, die den König sollten	Lag edles Gestein, das hinaus mit ihm	many treasures, which with him must,	was loaded on top of him: it would travel far	41	treasures many, which were with him to go	With weapons of warfare, weeds for the battle,	a heaped hoard that hence should go
42	on flódes aéht feor gewítan·	In der Wogen Gewalt weithin begleiten.	In der Flut Bereich fahren sollte.	in the power of the waves, drift far off;	on out into the ocean’s sway.	42	into the flood's possession, far depart.	Bills and burnies; on his bosom sparkled	far o'er the flood with him floating away.
43	nalæs hí hine laéssan lácum téodan	Sie rüsteten den Recken nicht mit geringerm Gut,	Mit Spenden waren sie sparsamer nicht,	in no way had they upon him fewer gifts bestowed	They decked his body no less bountifully	43	They him not with less gifts provided,	Many a jewel that with him must travel	No less these loaded the lordly gifts,
44	þéodgestréonum þonne þá dydon	Mit schlechterm Geschmeid, als er geschmückt war einst,	Die dänischen Recken, als die es waren,	with the wealth of a nation, than those did	with offerings than those first ones did	44	lordly treasures, than they did,	On the flush of the flood afar on the current.	thanes' huge treasure, than those had done
45	þe hine æt frumsceafte forð onsendon	Da er zu Anfang ausgesendet worden	Die einst übers Meer ihn ausgesendet	who him in the beginning had sent forth	who cast him away when he was a child	45	who him at the beginning sent forth	And favors no fewer they furnished him soothly,	who in former time forth had sent him
46	aénne ofer ýðe umborwesende·	Allein über Meer, der ungeborene.	Im Nachen allein, den Neugebornen.	alone upon the waves being but a child;	and launched him alone out over the waves.	46	alone o'er the wave, being a child.	Excellent folk-gems, than others had given him	sole on the seas, a suckling child.
47	þá gýt híe him ásetton segen gyldenne	Ein golden Banner banden sie ihm	Sie hißten ihm noch zu Häupten ein Banner,	yet then they set up the standard of gold,	And they set a gold standard up	47	They moreover set a golden ensign	Who when first he was born outward did send him	High o'er his head they hoist the standard,
48	héah ofer héafod· léton holm beran·	Hoch zu Häupten, und hießen die Woge,	Ein goldgefärbtes, dann gab man ihn preis	high over head; they let the sea bear,	high above his head and let him drift	48	high o'er his head; let the sea bear him,	Lone on the main, the merest of infants:	a gold-wove banner; let billows take him,
49	géafon on gársecg· him wæs geómor sefa	Das Meer ihn tragen. Ihr Gemüth war traurig,	Den tosenden Wogen mit traurigem Herzen,	gave to the ocean, in them were troubled hearts,	to wind and tide, bewailing him	49	gave him to ocean. Their mind was sad,	And a gold-fashioned standard they stretched under heaven	gave him to ocean. Grave were their spirits,
50	murnende mód· men ne cunnon	Ihr Sinn voll Sorgen. Nicht sicher mögen	Mit sorgendem Sinn. Zu sagen vermag	mourning minds; men cannot	and mourning their loss. No man can tell,	50	mourning their mood: men cannot	High o'er his head, let the holm-currents bear him,	mournful their mood. No man is able
51	secgan tó sóðe seleraédenne	Nun Menschen melden, Männer des Raths,	Der Helden keiner, der Hallenbewohner	say for certain, (neither) court-counsellors	no wise man in hall or weathered veteran	51	say for sooth, counsellors in hall,	Seaward consigned him: sad was their spirit,	to say in sooth, no son of the halls,
52	hæleð under heofenum hwá þaém hlæste onféng.	Helden unterm Himmel, wer die Hab empfieng.	Unterm leuchtenden Himmel, wo die Landung stattfand.	(nor) heroes under heaven, who received that cargo.	knows for certain who salvaged that load.	52	heroes under heaven, who that lading received.	Their mood very mournful. Men are not able Soothly to tell us, they in halls who reside, Heroes under heaven, to what haven he hied.	no hero 'neath heaven, — who harbored that freight!

1. Heorot (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
53	Ðá wæs on burgum Béowulf Scyldinga	Da blieb in der Burgen Beow(ulf)	Nun schirmte Beowulf der Scyldinge Burgen,	Then was in boroughs, Beowulf the Scylding (Beaw),	Then it fell to Beow to keep the forts.	53	Then was in the towns Beowulf, the Scyldings'	In the boroughs then Beowulf, bairn of the Scyldings,	Now Beowulf bode in the burg of the Scyldings,
54	léof léodcyning longe þráge	Als lieber Leutefürst lange Jahre	Der liebe Herrscher, lange Jahre,	beloved king of the people a long age	He was well regarded and ruled the Danes	54	beloved sovereign for a long time,	Belovèd land-prince, for long-lasting season	leader beloved, and long he ruled
55	folcum gefraége --fæder ellor hwearf	Den Völkern ferne kund, da sein Vater längst	Gefeiert vom Volk, seit der Vater heimging,	famed among the folk --his father having gone elsewhere,	for a long time after his father took leave	55	fam'd among nations: (his father had passed away,	Was famed mid the folk (his father departed,	in fame with all folk, since his father had gone
56	aldor of earde-- oþ þæt him eft onwóc	Sich weggewendet. Derweil erwuchs ihm	Den Erbsitz aufgab; von ihm entsproß	elder on earth-- until unto him in turn was born	of his life on earth. And then his heir,	56	the prince from his dwelling), until from him in turn sprang forth	The prince from his dwelling), till afterward sprang	away from the world, till awoke an heir,
57	héah Healfdene héold þenden lifde	Der hohe Healfdene: der beherschte spät noch	Der hehre Healfdene, der hochbetagt	high Half-Dane, he ruled so long as he lived	the great Halfdane, held sway	57	the lofty Healfdene; he ruled while he liv'd,	Great-minded Healfdene; the Danes in his lifetime	haughty Healfdene, who held through life,
58	gamol ond gúðréouw glæde Scyldingas·	Ein grimmkühner Greis die guten Schildinge.	Noch schlachtgewaltig die Scyldinge lenkte.	old and battle-fierce, the glad Scyldings;	for as long as he lived, their elder and warlord.	58	old and war- fierce, the glad Scyldings.	He graciously governed, grim-mooded, agèd.	sage and sturdy, the Scyldings glad.
59	ðaém féower bearn forðgerímed	Dem Könige waren der Kinder vier	Dem Recken erwuchsen in rascher Folge	to him four sons in succession	He was four times a father, this fighter prince:	59	From him four children numbered forth	Four bairns of his body born in succession	Then, one after one, there woke to him,
60	in worold wócun weoroda raéswan:	Zur Welt erwacht, die Wehrscharführer	Vier der Kinder, dem Volksgebieter,	woke in the world, the leader of the legions:	one by one they entered the world,	60	sprang in the world, heads of hosts,	Woke in the world, war-troopers' leader	to the chieftain of clansmen, children four:
61	Heorogár ond Hróðgár ond Hálga til·	Heorogar, Hrodgar und Halga der gute.	Heorogar und Hrodgar und Halga der wackre;	Heorogar and Hrothgar and good Halga;	Heorogar, Hrothgar, the good Halga	61	Heorogar and Hrothgar and Halga the good	Heorogar, Hrothgar, and Halga the good;	Heorogar, then Hrothgar, then Halga brave;
62	hýrde ic þæt Ýrse wæs Onelan cwén	Elan, hört ich, hieß des Königs Tochter,	Auch Yrse, die als Gattin den Helden Onela,	I heard that Yrse was Onela's queen,	and a daughter, I have heard, who was Onela’s queen,	62	* * * I have heard that Ela's queen,	Heard I that Elan was Ongentheow's consort,	and I heard that — was — 's queen,
63	Heaðo-Scilfingas healsgebedda.	Die Bettgehalsin des Headoschilfings.	Den edlen Scylfing (Schwede) umarmen sollte.	the War-Scylfing's belovèd embraced in bed.	a balm in bed to the battle-scarred Swede.	63	the martial Scylfing's bed-partaker.	The well-beloved bedmate of the War-Scylfing leader.	the Heathoscylfing's helpmate dear.
64	Þá wæs Hróðgáre herespéd gyfen	Dem Hrodgar wurde Heerglück verliehen,	Dem Könige Hrodgar ward Kriegsglück beschert,	Then was to Hrothgar success in warcraft given,	The fortunes of war favoured Hrothgar.	64	Then was to Hrothgar martial prowess given,	Then glory in battle to Hrothgar was given,	To Hrothgar was given such glory of war,
65	wíges weorðmynd þæt him his winemágas	Erwünschter Waffenruhm, daß die werthen Sippen	Waffenehre, daß ihm folgten	honour in war, so that his retainers	Friends and kinsmen flocked to his ranks,	65	warlike glory, so that him his dear kinsmen	Waxing of war-fame, that willingly kinsmen	such honor of combat, that all his kin
66	georne hýrdon oðð þæt séo geogoð gewéox	Ihm gerne gehorchten bis die Jugend erwuchs,	Die Stammverwandten, bis stattlich aufwuchs	eagerly served him until the young war-band grew	young followers, a force that grew	66	willingly obey'd, until the youth grew up,	Obeyed his bidding, till the boys grew to manhood,	obeyed him gladly till great grew his band
67	magodriht micel· him on mód bearn	Der Männer Menge. Ins Gemüth kam ihm,	Kampftüchtige Jugend. Da kam ihm der Wunsch	into a mighty battalion; it came into his mind	to be a mighty army. So his mind turned	67	a great kindred train. It ran through his mind	A numerous band. It burned in his spirit	of youthful comrades. It came in his mind
68	þæt healreced hátan wolde	Daß er ein Hallgebäude gebieten wollte,	Zu schaffen ein herrliches Hallengebäude,	that a hall-house, he wished to command,	to hall-building: he handed down orders	68	that [he] a hall-house would command,	To urge his folk to found a great building,	to bid his henchmen a hall uprear,
69	medoærn micel men gewyrcean	Einen mächtigen Methsaal den Männern zu bauen,	Einen mächtigen Metsaal, wie Menschenkinder	a grand mead-hall, be built by men	for men to work on a great mead-hall	69	a great mead -house, men to make,	A mead-hall grander than men of the era	a master mead-house, mightier far
70	þone yldo bearn aéfre gefrúnon	Des Gleichen nimmer noch vernommen ward.	Schöner ihn niemals erschauet hatten,	which the sons of men should hear of forever,	meant to be a wonder of the world forever;	70	which the sons of men should ever hear of;	Ever had heard of, and in it to share	than ever was seen by the sons of earth,
71	ond þaér on innan eall gedaélan	So wollt er darinnen Alles vertheilen,	Um alles darin an Alt und Jung	and there within share out all	it would be his throne-room and there he would dispense	71	and there within all distribute	With young and old all of the blessings	and within it, then, to old and young
72	geongum ond ealdum swylc him god sealde	Jungen und Alten was Gott ihm schenkte	Als Gabe zu spenden, was Gott ihm verlieh'n	to young and old, such as God gave him,	his God-given goods to young and old—	72	to young and old, as to him God had given,	The Lord had allowed him, save life and retainers.	he would all allot that the Lord had sent him,
73	búton folcscare ond feorum gumena·	Außer den Leuten und dem Leben der Männer.	Neben Landgebiet und lebendem Volke.	except the common land and the lives of men;	but not the common land or people’s lives.	73	except the people's share, and the lives of men.	Then the work I find afar was assigned	save only the land and the lives of his men.
74	ða ic wíde gefrægn weorc gebannan	Da wurde weithin das Werk geboten	Befohlen, so hört' ich, ward fern und nah	Then, I heard, widely was the work commissioned	Far and wide through the world, I have heard,	74	Then I heard that widely the work was proclaim'd	To many races in middle-earth's regions,	Wide, I heard, was the work commanded,
75	manigre maégþe geond þisne middangeard·	Ueber den Mittelkreiß mancher Gilde,	Mancher Magschaft im Mittelgarten	from many peoples throughout this middle-earth,	orders for work to adorn that wallstead	75	to many a tribe through this mid-earth,	To adorn the great folk-hall. In due time it happened	for many a tribe this mid-earth round,
76	folcstede frætwan. Him on fyrste gelomp	Die Volkstatt zu zieren. Zu fördern gelang es ihm	Des Volkssaals Förd'rung. Dem Fürsten gelang's	to furnish this hall of the folk. For him in time it came to pass,	were sent to many peoples. And soon it stood there,	76	that a public place was building. Him it in time befel,	Early 'mong men, that 'twas finished entirely,	to fashion the folkstead. It fell, as he ordered,
77	aédre mid yldum þæt hit wearð ealgearo	An den Erdensöhnen, daß endlich errichtet stand	In weniger Frist das Werk zu vollenden,	early, through the men, that it was fully finished,	finished and ready, in full view,	77	soon among men, that it was all ready,	The greatest of hall-buildings; Heorot he named it	in rapid achievement that ready it stood there,
78	healærna maést· scóp him Heort naman	Der Hallhäuser gröstes. Hirsch nannt' er es,	Die hohe Halle: Heort mit Namen	the best of royal halls; he named it Heorot,	the hall of halls. Heorot was the name	78	of hall -houses greatest. Gave it the name of Heort,	Who wide-reaching word-sway wielded 'mong earlmen.	of halls the noblest: Heorot he named it
79	sé þe his wordes geweald wíde hæfde·	Der weithin des Wortes Gewalt besaß.	Hieß sie des waltenden Herrschers Wille.	he whose words weight had everywhere;	he had settled on it, whose utterance was law.	79	he who power of his word widely had.	His promise he brake not, rings he lavished,	whose message had might in many a land.
80	hé béot ne áléh· béagas daélde	Er brach sein Erbieten nicht: Bauge (Ringe) vertheilt' er,	Sein Versprechen nicht brach er: er spendete Gold,	he did not lie when he boasted; rings he dealt out,	Nor did he renege, but doled out rings	80	He belied not his promise, bracelets distributed,	Treasure at banquet. Towered the hall up	Not reckless of promise, the rings he dealt,
81	sinc æt symle. Sele hlífade	Schätze beim Schmaus. Der Saal hob sich	Ringe beim Mahle. Es ragte der Saal,	riches at his feasts. The hall towered,	and torques at the table. The hall towered,	81	treasure at the feast. The hall rose	High and horn-crested, huge between antlers:	treasure at banquet: there towered the hall,
82	héah ond horngéap· heaðowylma bád	Hoch und hornreich als hätt er nicht zu scheun	Der horngeschmückte, den heiße Lohe	high and horn-gabled; it awaited the cruel surges	its gables wide and high and awaiting	82	high and horn- curv'd; heat intense awaited it	It battle-waves bided, the blasting fire-demon;	high, gabled wide, the hot surge waiting
83	láðan líges· ne wæs hit lenge þá gén	Der leiden Lohe Grimm. Nicht lange währt' es noch,	Verzehren sollte: die Zeit war nicht fern,	of hateful flames; nor was the time yet nigh	a barbarous burning. That doom abided,	83	of hostile flame. Nor was it yet long,	Ere long then from hottest hatred must sword-wrath	of furious flame. Nor far was that day
84	þæt se ecghete áþumswéoran	Daß den Edlingen zu eifrigem Kampf	Da offner Streit zwischen Eidam und Schwäher	that the furious edge-malice of son-in-law and father-in-law,	but in time it would come: the killer instinct	84	when the warrior promis'd with oaths to swear,	Arise for a woman's husband and father.	when father and son-in-law stood in feud
85	æfter wælníðe wæcnan scolde.	Des Walfeldes Wuth erwachen sollte,	Durch Zorn und Haß entzündet wurde.	arising from deadly enmity would inevitably awaken.	unleashed among in-laws, the blood-lust rampant.	85	that after from deadly enmity he would cease.	Then the mighty war-spirit endured for a season,	for warfare and hatred that woke again.
86	Ðá se ellengaést earfoðlíce	Da ein ungeheurer Geist gar ungern länger	Doch grollend ertrug's der grimme Unhold,	Then the bold spirit, impatiently	Then a powerful demon, a prowler through the dark,	86	Then the potent guest with difficulty	Bore it bitterly, he who bided in darkness,	With envy and anger an evil spirit
87	þráge geþolode sé þe in þýstrum bád	Das erduldete in der düstern Wohnung,	Der ferne hauste in finstrer Höhle.	endured dreary time, he who dwelt in darkness,	nursed a hard grievance. It harrowed him	87	for a time endur'd, (he who in darkness dwelt, )	That light-hearted laughter loud in the building	endured the dole in his dark abode,
88	þæt hé dógora gehwám dréam gehýrde	Daß er den Jubel jeglichen Tag	Daß an jeglichem Tage Jubel erscholl	he that every day heard noise of revelry	to hear the din of the loud banquet	88	that he each day heard merriment	Greeted him daily; there was dulcet harp-music,	that he heard each day the din of revel
89	hlúdne in healle· þaér wæs hearpan swég	In der Halle hörte. Da war Harfenklang,	In der Halle hell und die Harfe ertönte	loud in the hall; there was the harmony of the harp,	every day in the hall, the harp being struck	89	loud in the hall. There was sound of harp,	Clear song of the singer. He said that was able	high in the hall: there harps rang out,
90	swutol sang scopes· sægde sé þe cúþe	Des Sängers lautes Singen. Es sagte der Kundige	Zu des Dichters Sang. Von dunkler Vorzeit	the sweet song of the poet; he spoke who knew how	and the clear song of a skilled poet	90	loud the gleeman's song: he said, who could	To tell from of old earthmen's beginnings,	clear song of the singer. He sang who knew
91	frumsceaft fíra feorran reccan·	Der Menschen Ursprung in alten Zeiten,	Zu melden wußt' er, von der Menschheit Ursprung,	the origin of men to narrate from afar;	telling with mastery of man’s beginnings,	91	the origin of men from far back relate,	That Father Almighty earth had created,	tales of the early time of man,
92	cwæð þæt se ælmihtiga eorðan worhte	Wie der Allmächtige die Erde schuf,	Wie der Allgewalt'ge die Erde schuf	said he that the almighty one wrought the earth,	how the Almighty had made the earth	92	told that the Almighty wrought the earth,	The winsome wold that the water encircleth,	how the Almighty made the earth,
93	wlitebeorhtne wang swá wæter bebúgeð·	Die frischen Gefilde von der Flut gegürtet,	Den wonnigen Anger vom Wasser umgürtet,	(that) fair, sublime field bounded by water;	a gleaming plain girdled with waters;	93	the plain in beauty bright, which water embraces;	Set exultingly the sun's and the moon's beams	fairest fields enfolded by water,
94	gesette sigehréþig sunnan ond mónan	Dann siegsfroh setzte Sonne und Mond	Wie der Siegberühmte Sonne und Mond	set up triumphant the sun and moon,	in His splendour He set the sun and the moon	94	set, in victory exulting, sun and moon,	To lavish their lustre on land-folk and races,	set, triumphant, sun and moon
95	léoman tó léohte land-búendum	Als leuchtende Lichter den Landbewohnern,	Als Leuchten setzte den Landbewohnern,	luminaries as lamps for the land-dwellers	to be earth’s lamplight, lanterns for men,	95	beams for light to the dwellers on land,	And earth He embellished in all her regions	for a light to lighten the land-dwellers,
96	ond gefrætwade foldan scéatas	Und zum Schmuck die weiten Gewannen zierte	Wie er herrlich schmückte der Heide Säume	and adorned the corners of the earth	and filled the broad lap of the world	96	and adorn'd earth's regions	With limbs and leaves; life He bestowed too	and braided bright the breast of earth
97	leomum ond léafum· líf éac gesceóp	Mit Laub und Zweigen, Leben auch schenkte	Mit belaubtem Geäst und Leben verlieh	with limbs and leaves; life too He formed	with branches and leaves; and quickened life	97	with boughs and leaves: life eke created	On all the kindreds that live under heaven.	with limbs and leaves, made life for all
98	cynna gehwylcum þára ðe cwice hwyrfaþ·	Allem was athmet auf der Erde Breiten.	Allen den Wesen, die atmend sich regen.	for each of the species which lives and moves.	in every other thing that moved.	98	for every kind of those that quick go to and fro.	So blessed with abundance, brimming with joyance,	of mortal beings that breathe and move.
99	Swá ðá drihtguman dréamum lifdon	So lebten die Leute in Lust und Frieden	Froh nun lebten des Fürsten Krieger	So the lord's men lived in joys,	So times were pleasant for the people there	99	Thus the retainers lived in delights	The warriors abided, till a certain one gan to	So lived the clansmen in cheer and revel
100	éadiglice oð ðæt án ongan	Aller Sorgen ohne bis Einer begann	In üppiger Fülle, bis einer begann	happily, until one began	until finally one, a fiend out of hell,	100	happily, till that one began	Dog them with deeds of direfullest malice,	a winsome life, till one began
101	fyrene fremman féond on helle·	Frevel zu stiften, ein Feind aus der Hölle.	Als Feind in der Hölle Frevel zu üben.	to execute atrocities, a fiend in hell;	began to work his evil in the world.	101	crime to perpetrate, a fiend in hell.	A foe in the hall-building: this horrible stranger	to fashion evils, that field of hell.
102	wæs se grimma gaést Grendel háten	Der grimme Gast war Grendel geheißen,	Der grimme Unhold war Grendel geheißen,	this ghastly demon was named Grendel,	Grendel was the name of this grim demon	102	The grim guest was Grendel hight,	Was Grendel entitled, the march-stepper famous	Grendel this monster grim was called,
103	maére mearcstapa sé þe móras héold	Der berüchtigte Markgänger, der im Moore hauste	Durch Markbruch verrufen, im Moor sonst wohnhaft,	infamous stalker in the marches, he who held the moors,	haunting the marches, marauding round the heath	103	the great traverser of the mark, that held the moors,	Who dwelt in the moor-fens, the marsh and the fastness;	march-riever mighty, in moorland living,
104	fen ond fæsten· fífelcynnes eard	In des Sumpfes Abgrund. Der Unthiere Sitz	Im kotigen Sumpf, in der Kobolde Reich,	fen and desolate strong-hold; the land of marsh-monsters,	and the desolate fens; he had dwelt for a time	104	the fen and fastness; the Fifel -race's dwelling	The wan-mooded being abode for a season	in fen and fastness; fief of the giants
105	wonsaélí wer weardode hwíle	Behauptete lange der leidige Wicht,	Wo der heillose Wicht gehaust schon lange,	the wretched creature ruled for a time	in misery among the banished monsters,	105	the unbless'd man inhabited a while,	In the land of the giants, when the Lord and Creator	the hapless wight a while had kept
106	siþðan him scyppend forscrifen hæfde	Welchen der Schöpfer verworfen hatte.	Seit ihn verworfen des Weltalls Schöpfer.	since him the Creator had condemned	Cain’s clan, whom the Creator had outlawed	106	after the Creator him had proscribed.	Had banned him and branded. For that bitter murder,	since the Creator his exile doomed.
107	in Caines cynne þone cwealm gewræc	So rächt' an Kains Kindern	Es rächte an Kains Kindern den Mord	with the kin of Cain; that killing avenged	and condemned as outcasts. For the killing of Abel	107	On Cain's race that death avenged	The killing of Abel, all-ruling Father	On kin of Cain was the killing avenged
108	éce drihten þæs þe hé Ábel slóg·	Der ewige König, daß er Abeln erschlug.	Der ewige Herr, den an Abel verübten:	the eternal Lord, in which he slew Abel;	the Eternal Lord had exacted a price:	108	the eternal Lord, for that he Abel slew.	The kindred of Cain crushed with His vengeance;	by sovran God for slaughtered Abel.
109	ne gefeah hé þaére faéhðe ac hé hine feor forwræc	Des genoß er nicht: aus der Nähe der Menschen	Nicht frommt' ihm der Frevel, denn fernhin scheucht' ihn	this feud he did not enjoy, for He drove him far away,	Cain got no good from committing that murder	109	He joy'd not in that enmity, for he him far banish'd,	In the feud He rejoiced not, but far away drove him	Ill fared his feud, and far was he driven,
110	metod for þý máne mancynne fram·	Verwies ihn der Schöpfer für die unselge That.	Ob der Missetat Gott aus der Menschen Kreisen.	the Ruler, for this crime, from mankind;	because the Almighty made him anathema	110	the Creator for that crime from mankind.	From kindred and kind, that crime to atone for,	for the slaughter's sake, from sight of men.
111	þanon untýdras ealle onwócon	Ihm sind die Unholde all entstammt,	Von dort sind alle Unholde entstammt,	thence unspeakable offspring all awoke:	and out of the curse of his exile there sprang	111	Thence monstrous births all sprang forth,	Meter of Justice. Thence ill-favored creatures,	Of Cain awoke all that woful breed,
112	eotenas ond ylfe ond orcnéäs	Eoten und Elfen und der Orken Scharen,	Die Elbe und Riesen, die Unterird'schen,	ogres and elves and spirits from the underworld;	ogres and elves and evil phantoms	112	eotens, and elves, and orkens,	Elves and giants, monsters of ocean,	Etins and elves and evil-spirits,
113	swylce gígantas þá wið gode wunnon	Die Giganten zugleich, die Gott widerstrebten	Die Giganten auch, die mit Gott gekämpft	also giants, who strove with God	and the giants too who strove with God	113	so likewise the giants, who against God war'd	Came into being, and the giants that longtime	as well as the giants that warred with God
114	lange þráge· hé him ðæs léan forgeald.	Jahrhunderte lang; doch lohnt' er es ihnen.	In langer Fehde -- er lohnt' es ihnen.	for an interminable season; He gave them their reward for that.	time and again until He gave them their reward.	114	for a long space: He for that gave them their reward.	Grappled with God; He gave them requital.	weary while: but their wage was paid them!

2. Grendel (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
115	Gewát ðá néosian syþðan niht becóm	Bei nahender Nacht eilt' er nachzuspüren	Nun macht' er sich auf in der Mitternacht,	He then went to visit and see --when night came--	So, after nightfall, Grendel set out	115	He departed then to visit, after night had come,	When the sun was sunken, he set out to visit	WENT he forth to find at fall of night
116	héän húses· hú hit Hring-Dene	In dem hohen Hause, wie die Hringdänen	Die Halle der Dänen heimzusuchen,	the high house how it, the Ring-Danes	for the lofty house, to see how the Ring-Danes	116	the lofty house, how it the Ring-Danes,	The lofty hall-building, how the Ring-Danes had used it	that haughty house, and heed wherever
117	æfter béorþege gebún hæfdon·	Nach dem Aelgelage sich darin gebettet.	Wo gebettet sie nach dem Biertrunk ruhten.	after the beer-feast, had occupied;	were settling into it after their drink,	117	after their beer potation, had occupied.	For beds and benches when the banquet was over.	the Ring-Danes, outrevelled, to rest had gone.
118	fand þá ðaér inne æþelinga gedriht	Da fand er auf dem Estrich der Edelinge Schar	Im Innern fand er der Edlinge Schar	he found then therein the nobles' company	and there he came upon them, a company of the best	118	He then found therein a company of nobles	Then he found there reposing many a noble	Found within it the atheling band
119	swefan æfter symble· sorge ne cúðon	Nach dem Schmause schlafend. Sie kannten Sorge nicht,	Nach dem Schmause im Schlaf; sie beschwerte kein Kummer,	slumbering after the feast; they did not know sorrow,	asleep from their feasting, insensible to pain	119	sleeping after their feast; sorrow they knew not,	Asleep after supper; sorrow the heroes,	asleep after feasting and fearless of sorrow,
120	wonsceaft wera· wiht unhaélo	Kein lastendes Leid, das die Leute drückt.	Noch drückte sie Sorge. Der verderbliche Unhold,	misery of men; that damned creature,	and human sorrow. Suddenly then	120	misery of men, aught of unhappiness.	Misery knew not. The monster of evil	of human hardship. Unhallowed wight,
121	grim ond graédig gearo sóna wæs	In grausamem Grimme war er gleich bereit,	Der grimme und gierige, gar nicht säumt' er,	grim and greedy, soon was ready,	the God-cursed brute was creating havoc:	121	Grim and greedy, he was soon ready,	Greedy and cruel tarried but little,	grim and greedy, he grasped betimes,
122	réoc ond réþe ond on ræste genam	Und entriß der Rast mit raffender Gier	Der ruchlose Wütrich, er raffte vom Lager	savage and cruel and from their rest seized	greedy and grim, he grabbed thirty men	122	rugged and fierce, and in their rest took	Fell and frantic, and forced from their slumbers	wrathful, reckless, from resting-places,
123	þrítig þegna· þanon eft gewát	Der Degen dreißig. Von dannen eilt' er dann,	Der Degen dreißig: von dannen drauf zog er,	thirty thanes; thence back he went	from their resting places and rushed to his lair,	123	thirty thanes: thence again departed,	Thirty of thanemen; thence he departed	thirty of the thanes, and thence he rushed
124	húðe hrémig tó hám faran	Sich der Beute brüstend dem Baue zu,	Der Beute stolz, seinem Baue zu	proud in plunder to his home, faring	flushed up and inflamed from the raid,	124	in his prey exulting, to his home to go,	Leaping and laughing, his lair to return to,	fain of his fell spoil, faring homeward,
125	mid þaére wælfylle wíca néosan.	Mit den geraubten Recken zurück in sein Haus.	Und schleppte den reichen Raub nach Hause.	with the banquet of bodies to seek his shelter.	blundering back with the butchered corpses.	125	with the slaughter'd corpses, his quarters to visit.	With surfeit of slaughter sallying homeward.	laden with slaughter, his lair to seek.
126	Ðá wæs on úhtan mid aérdæge	Da ward um die Uchte, beim ersten Tagen,	Die Männer nun lernten in der Morgendämm'rung	Then was in the dark of dawn before the day	Then as dawn brightened and the day broke	126	Then in the morning was, at early day,	In the dusk of the dawning, as the day was just breaking,	Then at the dawning, as day was breaking,
127	Grendles gúðcræft gumum undyrne·	Grendels grause Kraft den Geerdänen kund.	Grendels Kampfkraft mit Grausen kennen:	Grendel's war-might revealed to the men;	Grendel’s powers of destruction were plain:	127	Grendel's war- craft to men manifest.	Was Grendel's prowess revealed to the warriors:	the might of Grendel to men was known;
128	þá wæs æfter wiste wóp up áhafen	Auf des Festmals Freude folgte Wehruf,	Wehruf erscholl, ein wüster Frühsang,	then it was after their feasting they raised up lament	their wassail was over, they wept to heaven	128	Then was after the repast a whoop up - rais'd,	Then, his meal-taking finished, a moan was uplifted,	then after wassail was wail uplifted,
129	micel morgenswég. Maére þéoden	Lauter Morgenschrei. Der erlauchte König,	Ob all der Opfer. Der edle Herrscher,	in a great morning-cry. The mighty chieftain,	and mourned under morning. Their mighty prince,	129	a great morning sound. The great prince,	Morning-cry mighty. The man-ruler famous,	loud moan in the morn. The mighty chief,
130	æþeling aérgod unblíðe sæt·	Der fromme Fürst unfreudig saß,	Der treffliche König saß traurig da,	the prince, old and good, sat in sorrow,	the storied leader, sat stricken and helpless,	130	the noble excellent, unblithe sat,	The long-worthy atheling, sat very woful,	atheling excellent, unblithe sat,
131	þolode ðrýðswýð þegnsorge dréah	Drangsal duldend: um die Degen sorgt' er,	In Kummer und Harm ob der Krieger Verlust,	The great mighty one suffered, anguish of thane-loss oppressed him	humiliated by the loss of his guard,	131	suffered the strong in hosts, the thane endur'd sorrow,	Suffered great sorrow, sighed for his liegemen,	labored in woe for the loss of his thanes,
132	syðþan híe þæs láðan lást scéawedon,	Als sie des Leidigen Laufspur ersahen,	Als die Spuren des Feindes erspähet waren,	when they the foe's tracks beheld,	bewildered and stunned, staring aghast	132	when they the foe's traces beheld,	When they had seen the track of the hateful pursuer,	when once had been traced the trail of the fiend,
133	wergan gástes· wæs þæt gewin tó strang	Des verwünschten Geistes. Zu groß war das Unheil,	Des friedlosen Scheusals; der Schlag war zu furchtbar,	of the wicked ghoul; that strife was too strong,	at the demon’s trail, in deep distress.	133	the accursed sprite's: that strife was too strong,	The spirit accursèd: too crushing that sorrow,	spirit accurst: too cruel that sorrow,
134	láð ond longsum. Næs hit lengra fyrst	Zu leidvoll lastend. Doch lange ruht' er nicht:	Nicht leicht zu verwinden. Doch längre Frist	loathsome and lingering. Nor was it a longer time	He was numb with grief, but got no respite	134	loathsome and tedious. It was no longer space,	Too loathsome and lasting. Not longer he tarried,	too long, too loathsome. Not late the respite;
135	ac ymb áne niht eft gefremede	In der nächsten Nacht naht' er wieder und übte	Gab's nicht: denn die Nacht, die nächste schon,	but after a single night again he perpetuated	for one night later merciless Grendel	135	but after one night he again perpetrated	But one night after continued his slaughter	with night returning, anew began
136	morðbeala máre ond nó mearn fore,	Der Mordübel mehr; ihn ermüdete nicht	Bracht' schlimmeren Mord, nicht scheute der Böse	more brutal slaughter, and it grieved him not,	struck again with more gruesome murders.	136	greater mortal harms, and regretted not for	Shameless and shocking, shrinking but little	ruthless murder; he recked no whit,
137	faéhðe ond fyrene· wæs tó fæst on þám.	Gefährd und Frevel: er war zu fest darin.	Tücke und Frevel, vertraut war ihm beides.	violence and viciousness, he was too entrenched in these.	Malignant by nature, he never showed remorse.	137	his enmity and crime; he was too firm in them.	From malice and murder; they mastered him fully.	firm in his guilt, of the feud and crime.
138	Þá wæs éaðfynde þé him elles hwaér	Da war unschwer zu finden dem der anderwärts	Da war unschwer zu finden, wer anderswo	Then was it easily found, one who would somewhere else,	It was easy then to meet with a man	138	Then was easily found who elsewhere	He was easy to find then who otherwhere looked for	They were easy to find who elsewhere sought
139	gerúmlícor ræste sóhte	Gerne geruhiger rasten wollte,	Und reichlich fern eine Ruhestatt suchte,	further away, seek rest:	shifting himself to a safer distance	139	more commodiously would rest,	A pleasanter place of repose in the lodges,	in room remote their rest at night,
140	bed æfter búrum ðá him gebéacnod wæs	Ein Bett in den Bauten, da ihm entboten war	Im Innern des Burgraums, da angesagt,	a bed among the bowers, when it was made clear to him,	to bed in the bothies, for who could be blind	140	beds along the bowers, when it was indicated to him.	A bed in the bowers. Then was brought to his notice	bed in the bowers, when that bale was shown,
141	gesægd sóðlíce sweotolan tácne	Und für sicher gesagt mit sichtlichen Zeichen	Durch klare Zeichen verkündet worden	truly told, by an unmistakable token	to the evidence of his eyes, the obviousness	141	Said truly, by a manifest token,	Told him truly by token apparent	was seen in sooth, with surest token, —
142	healðegnes hete· héold hyne syðþan	Des Höllengeistes Haß: wer hielte sich da	Des Höllensohns Haß: es hielt fortan sich	the enmity of the hall's occupier; he held himself then	of that hall-watcher’s hate? Whoever escaped	142	the hall-thane's hate: held himself afterwards	The hall-thane's hatred: he held himself after	the hall-thane's hate. Such held themselves
143	fyr ond fæstor sé þaém féonde ætwand.	Nicht fern hinfort, dem Feind zu entweichen?	Seitwärts im Sichern, wer dem Satan entrann.	further and safer, he who shunned that fiend.	kept a weather-eye open and moved away.	143	farther and faster, he who from the fiend escap'd.	Further and faster who the foeman did baffle.	far and fast who the fiend outran!
144	Swá ríxode ond wið rihte wan	So schaltete schonungslos und scheute das Recht nicht	Die Oberhand blieb dem Ungerechten,	Thus he ruled and challenged justice,	So Grendel ruled in defiance of right,	144	So Grendel rul'd, and against right war'd,	So ruled he and strongly strove against justice	Thus ruled unrighteous and raged his fill
145	ána wið eallum oð þæt ídel stód	Der Eine wider Alle, bis eitel stand	Der als einzelner Kämpfer allen trotzte,	one against all, until empty stood	one against all, until the greatest house	145	alone against all, until empty stood	Lone against all men, till empty uptowered	one against all; until empty stood
146	húsa sélest· wæs séo hwíl micel,	Der Häuser wonnigstes. Es währte lange so:	Und lang' stand die höchste der Hallen leer,	that finest of houses; the time was long	in the world stood empty, a deserted wallstead.	146	Great was the while, of houses best.	The choicest of houses. Long was the season:	that lordly building, and long it bode so.
147	twelf wintra tíd torn geþolode	Seinen Zorn erduldete zwölf Winter lang	Zwölf volle Winter. In Zorn und Scham	--the space of twelve winters-- that bitter anguish endured	For twelve winters, seasons of woe,	147	twelve winters' tide his rage endur'd	Twelve-winters' time torture suffered	Twelve years' tide the trouble he bore,
148	wine Scyldenda, wéana gehwelcne	Der Freund der Schildinge, schwere Trübsal	Trug schwere Sorge der Scyldinge Freund,	the friend, the shielder, --every woe,	the lord of the Shieldings suffered under	148	the Scyldings' friend, every woe,	The friend of the Scyldings, every affliction,	sovran of Scyldings, sorrows in plenty,
149	sídra sorga· forðám secgum wearð	Lastendes Leid. Lautbar ward es bald,	Herben Kummer. Harmvolle Lieder	immense miseries; therefore to men became	his load of sorrow; and so, before long,	149	ample sorrows; for it [after] became	Endless agony; hence it after became	boundless cares. There came unhidden
150	ylda bearnum undyrne cúð,	Unverborgen kund den Kindern der Menschen	Machten bekannt den Menschenkindern	to sons of men, clearly known	the news was known over the whole world.	150	to the children of men openly known,	Certainly known to the children of men	tidings true to the tribes of men,
151	gyddum geómore þætte Grendel wan	In grausigen Liedern, wie Grendel so schwer	Die Gramesnachricht, daß Grendel beständig	in mournful ballads, that Grendel had contended	Sad lays were sung about the beset king,	151	sadly in songs, that Grendel war'd	Sadly in measures, that long against Hrothgar	in sorrowful songs, how ceaselessly Grendel
152	hwíle wið Hróþgár· heteníðas wæg	Wider Hrodgar wüthe: er erwies ihm Haß,	Mit Haß im Herzen wider Hrodgar kämpfte,	long against Hrothgar, sustained fierce enmity,	the vicious raids and ravages of Grendel,	152	awhile 'gainst Hrothgar, waged hateful enmities,	Grendel struggled:--his grudges he cherished,	harassed Hrothgar, what hate he bore him,
153	fyrene ond faéhðe fela misséra,	Fehd und Gefährde in der Halbjahre viel,	Mit feindlichem Frevel schon viele Monden,	felony and feud, for many seasons	his long and unrelenting feud,	153	crime and hostility, for many years,	Murderous malice, many a winter,	what murder and massacre, many a year,
154	singále sæce· sibbe ne wolde	Unversöhnliche Feindschaft. Frieden wollt er	Mit ewiger Fehde. Nicht einen der Dänen	continual strife; he did not want peace	nothing but war; how he would never	154	incessant strife; peace would not have	Strife unremitting, and peacefully wished he	feud unfading, — refused consent
155	wið manna hwone mægenes Deniga,	Der Degen Keinem des Dänenlands gönnen,	Schonte sein Grimm, und Gold ihm zu bieten	with any man of the Danish contingent,	parley or make peace with any Dane	155	with any man of the Danes' power,	Life-woe to lift from no liegeman at all of	to deal with any of Daneland's earls,
156	feorhbealo feorran, féa þingian	Noch gegen Lösegeld ihr Leben schonen.	Für des Hauptes Lösung, geholfen hätt's nie.	to desist in life-destruction, to settle it with payment,	nor stop his death-dealing nor pay the death-price.	156	or mortal bale withdraw, with money compromise;	The men of the Dane-folk, for money to settle,	make pact of peace, or compound for gold:
157	né þaér naénig witena wénan þorfte	So hatt auch Niemand, die Hoffnung wär thöricht.	Noch weniger durften auf Wergeld hoffen	none of the counsellors had any need to hope for	No counsellor could ever expect	157	nor there any wight might hope for	No counsellor needed count for a moment	still less did the wise men ween to get
158	beorhtre bóte tó banan folmum	Wehrgeld zu gewärtigen von des Wüthrichs Hand.	Des Königs Berater, auf klingende Buße	noble recompense from the slayer's hands,	fair reparation from those rabid hands.	158	a lighter penalty at the murderer's hands.	On handsome amends at the hands of the murderer;	great fee for the feud from his fiendish hands.
159	ac se aéglaéca éhtende wæs	Der üble Unhold ängstigte stäts,	Aus des Mörders Hand; der Molch verfolgte,	but the wretch was persecuting	All were endangered; young and old	159	The fell wretch was persecuting,	The monster of evil fiercely did harass,	But the evil one ambushed old and young
160	deorc déaþscua duguþe ond geogoþe	Der traurige Todschatte, Tugend und Jugend	Der arge Todfeind, Alter und Jugend.	--the dark death-shade-- warriors old and young;	were hunted down by that dark death-shadow	160	the dark death -shade, noble and youthful,	The ill-planning death-shade, both elder and younger,	death-shadow dark, and dogged them still,
161	seomade ond syrede· sinnihte héold	Meuchelnd und mordend in den Mitternächten	Er brütete Unheil in der ewigen Nacht,	he lay in wait and set snares, in the endless night he held	who lurked and swooped in the long nights	161	oppress'd and snar'd them. In perpetual night he held	Trapping and tricking them. He trod every night then	lured, or lurked in the livelong night
162	mistige móras· men ne cunnon	Dem Nebelmoor entsteigend. Niemand weiß genau,	Im Moor, dem nebligen; Menschen verbirgt's sich,	the misty moors; men do not know	on the misty moors; nobody knows	162	the misty moors. Men know not	The mist-covered moor-fens; men do not know where	of misty moorlands: men may say not
163	hwyder helrúnan hwyrftum scríþað.	Wo die Geister der Hölle hausen und brüten.	Woher und wohin die Höllischen wandeln.	where such hellish enigmas slink in their haunts.	where these reavers from hell roam on their errands.	163	whither hell - sorcerers at times wander.	Witches and wizards wander and ramble.	where the haunts of these Hell-Runes be.
164	Swá fela fyrena féond mancynnes	So übte der arge Eingänger lange	So übte oft der einsame Wandrer	Thus many offences that foe of mankind,	So Grendel waged his lonely war,	164	Thus many crimes the foe of mankind,	So the foe of mankind many of evils	Such heaping of horrors the hater of men,
165	atol ángengea oft gefremede,	Vielfachen Frevel, der Feind der Menschen,	Viele Frevel, der Feind der Menschen,	that terrible lone traveller, often committed,	inflicting constant cruelties on the people,	165	the fell solitary, oft perpetrated,	Grievous injuries, often accomplished,	lonely roamer, wrought unceasing,
166	heardra hýnða· Heorot eardode	Häßlichen Hohn. Heorot bewohnt' er,	Harte Bedrückung; in Heort weilt' er,	hard humiliations; he dwelt in Heorot,	atrocious hurt. He took over Heorot,	166	cruel injuries. Heorot he occupied,	Horrible hermit; Heort he frequented,	harassings heavy. O'er Heorot he lorded,
167	sincfáge sel sweartum nihtum	Den schmuckreichen Saal, in schwarzen Nächten;	Dem schimmernden Saal, in den schwarzen Nächten,	the richly-adorned hall, in the black nights	haunted the glittering hall after dark,	167	the seat richly variegated, in the dark nights:	Gem-bedecked palace, when night-shades had fallen	gold-bright hall, in gloomy nights;
168	--nó hé þone gifstól grétan móste,	Aber dem Gabenstuhl Gottes durfte,	Der Herr zwang ihn nicht, dem glänzenden Gabenstuhle	--by no means he the gift-throne was compelled to approach respectfully,	but the throne itself, the treasure-seat,	168	not the gift- seat he might touch,	(Since God did oppose him, not the throne could he touch,	and ne'er could the prince approach his throne,
169	máþðum for metode, né his myne wisse--	Der seine Minne misste, der Mörder nicht nahen.	Zu huldigen, und er liebte auch den Sitz nicht.	the treasure, by the Maker, nor did he feel love for it--	he was kept from approaching; he was the Lord’s outcast.	169	that treasure, for the Lord's protection, nor his design knew:	The light-flashing jewel, love of Him knew not).	— 'twas judgment of God, — or have joy in his hall.
170	Þæt wæs wraéc micel wine Scyldinga,	Der Kummer kränkte den König der Schildinge.	Das war schweres Leid für den Scyldingenfürsten,	That was great misery for the Friend of the Scyldings,	These were hard times, heart-breaking	170	that was a great marvel! The Scylding's friend,	'Twas a fearful affliction to the friend of the Scyldings	Sore was the sorrow to Scyldings'-friend,
171	módes brecða. Monig oft gesæt	Mit gebrochenem Muthe manchmal saß er wohl	Herzenskummer. Häufig saßen	a breaking of his spirit. Many often sat	for the prince of the Shieldings; powerful counsellors,	171	in spirit broken, many a time sat,	Soul-crushing sorrow. Not seldom in private	heart-rending misery. Many nobles
172	ríce tó rúne· raéd eahtedon·	Mit den Reichen zu raunen, ob sie ihm Rath ersännen,	Die Mächt'gen im Rate, auf Mittel sinnend,	the mighty at counsel; pondered a plan,	the highest in the land, would lend advice,	172	the powerful one in deliberation, counsel they devis'd,	Sat the king in his council; conference held they	sat assembled, and searched out counsel
173	hwæt swíðferhðum sélest waére	Was die Hochgeherzten am Heilsamsten thäten	Wie am wirksamsten die wackern Helden	what by strong-minded men would be best,	plotting how best the bold defenders	173	what for the strong-soul'd it were best,	What the braves should determine 'gainst terrors unlooked for.	how it were best for bold-hearted men
174	wið faérgryrum tó gefremmanne·	So grimmem Graus entgegen zu wirken.	Dem Wüten des Feindes wehren könnten.	against the sudden horror, to do;	might resist and beat off sudden attacks.	174	against the perilous horrors, to accomplish.	At the shrines of their idols often they promised	against harassing terror to try their hand.
175	hwílum híe gehéton æt hærgtrafum	In Hof und Heiligthum verhießen sie oft auch	Oft gelobten sie Opferspenden	sometimes they pledged at holy temples	Sometimes at pagan shrines they vowed	175	Sometimes they promis'd, at the temples,	Gifts and offerings, earnestly prayed they	Whiles they vowed in their heathen fanes
176	wígweorþunga· wordum baédon	Opfer und Weihen, mit Worten flehend,	In den Häusern der Götzen, um Hilfe flehend,	sacred honouring, in words bid	offerings to idols, swore oaths	176	idolatrous honours; in words prayed,	The devil from hell would help them to lighten	altar-offerings, asked with words
177	þæt him gástbona géoce gefremede	Daß der Geisttilger ihnen gnädig hülfe	Die der Seelenmörder senden möchte	that them the demon-slayer would offer succour	that the killer of souls might come to their aid	177	that them the spirit- slayer would aid afford	Their people's oppression. Such practice they used then,	that the slayer-of-souls would succor give them
178	wið þéodþréaum· swylc wæs þéaw hyra·	Wider den Würger. Das war ihr Gebrauch,	In der großen Not. Ihr Glaube war das,	from the plight of the people; such was their habit:	and save the people. That was their way,	178	against the great afflictions. Such was their custom,	Hope of the heathen; hell they remembered	for the pain of their people. Their practice this,
179	haéþenra hyht· helle gemundon	Die Hoffnung der Heiden: der Hölle gedachten sie	Der Heiden Hoffnung: im Herzen war	the hope of heathens; on hell they pondered	their heathenish hope; deep in their hearts	179	the heathens' hope; hell they remember'd	In innermost spirit, God they knew not,	their heathen hope; 'twas Hell they thought of
180	in módsefan· metod híe ne cúþon	In Geist und Sinn, den Schöpfer verkennend,	Die Hölle noch mächtig, den Herrgott aber,	in the depths of their hearts; the Creator they did not know,	they remembered hell. The Almighty Judge	180	in their mind, the Creator they knew not,	Judge of their actions, All-wielding Ruler,	in mood of their mind. Almighty they knew not,
181	daéda démend· ne wiston híe drihten god	Der die Thaten wägt. Sie wusten von Gott nichts,	Den Ruhmverleiher, den Richter der Taten,	the Judge of deeds, they were not aware of the Lord God,	of good deeds and bad, the Lord God,	181	the Judge of deeds, they knew not the Lord God,	No praise could they give the Guardian of Heaven,	Doomsman of Deeds and dreadful Lord,
182	né híe húru heofena helm herian ne cúþon	Den Herrn der Himmel verherrlichten sie nicht,	Kannten sie nicht, den König des Himmels	nor yet they the Helm of the Heavens were able to honour,	Head of the Heavens and High King of the World,	182	nor, indeed, the heavens' Protector knew they how to praise,	The Wielder of Glory. Woe will be his who	nor Heaven's-Helmet heeded they ever,
183	wuldres waldend. Wá bið þaém ðe sceal	Den Walter der Wonnen! Weh dem, der da soll	Ehrte kein Lied.-- Wie elend ist der,	Glory's Wielder. Woe be to him who must,	was unknown to them. Oh, cursed is he	183	Glory's Ruler. Woe shall be to him who shall,	Through furious hatred his spirit shall drive to	Wielder-of-Wonder. — Woe for that man
184	þurh slíðne níð sáwle bescúfan	Zur Sühne der Bosheit die Seele tauchen	Der verstockten Sinnes die Seele stößt	through dire terror, thrust his soul	who in time of trouble has to thrust his soul	184	through cruel malice, thrust a soul	The clutch of the fire, no comfort shall look for,	who in harm and hatred hales his soul
185	in fýres fæþm, frófre ne wénan,	In Feuerflammen; er freue sich nicht,	Ins lodernde Feuer, Erlösung nimmer	into fire's embrace; hope not for relief,	in the fire’s embrace, forfeiting help;	185	into the fire's embrace; of comfort let him not expect	Wax no wiser; well for the man who,	to fiery embraces; — nor favor nor change
186	wihte gewendan· wél bið þaém þe mót	Daß ein Ende werde. Wohl ihm, der da darf	Erhoffen darf; doch Heil dem andern,	or to change at all; well be he who may	he has nowhere to turn. But blessed is he	186	aught to betide him. Well shall it be to him who may,	Living his life-days, his Lord may face	awaits he ever. But well for him
187	æfter déaðdæge drihten sécean	Nach des Hingangs Tag den Herren suchen,	Der vom Tod erstanden den Tröster aufsucht	after death-day seek the Lord	who after death can approach the Lord	187	after his death-day, seek the Lord,	And find defence in his Father's embrace!	that after death-day may draw to his Lord,
188	ond tó fæder fæþmum freoðo wilnian.	Und Frieden finden an Vaters Busen!	Und Frieden findet am Vaterbusen.	and in his Father's arms yearn towards Nirvana.	and find friendship in the Father’s embrace.	188	and in his Father's bosom desire peace.		and friendship find in the Father's arms!

3. Beowulf (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
189	Swá ðá maélceare maga Healfdenes	So sott die Sorge den Sohn des Healfdene	So quälte Kummer den König stets,	So then over the sorrow of the time the son of Half-Dane	So that troubled time continued, woe	189	So then a time of care Healfdene's son	So Healfdene's kinsman constantly mused on	THUS seethed unceasing the son of Healfdene
190	singála séað· ne mihte snotor hæleð	Jahr aus Jahr ein: der Edle vermochte	Des Healfdene Sohn; dem Helden gelang's nicht,	continually brooded; the wise hero could not	that never stopped, steady affliction	190	constantly seeth'd; the sagacious hero could not	His long-lasting sorrow; the battle-thane clever	with the woe of these days; not wisest men
191	wéan onwendan· wæs þæt gewin tó swýð	Das Weh nicht zu wenden: die Gewalt war zu stark,	Dem Unheil zu wehren: zu arg war die Not,	turn away woe; that strife was too strong,	for Halfdane’s son, too hard an ordeal.	191	the calamity avert: the strife was too strong,	Was not anywise able evils to 'scape from:	assuaged his sorrow; too sore the anguish,
192	láþ ond longsum þe on ðá léode becóm,	Zu leidig lastend, die den Leuten geschah,	Zu dauernd das Leid, das die Leute bedrückte,	hateful and enduring, that on the people came	There was panic after dark, people endured	192	loathsome and tedious, that had come on the people;	Too crushing the sorrow that came to the people,	loathly and long, that lay on his folk,
193	nýdwracu níþgrim nihtbealwa maést.	Die neidgrimme Noth, der Nachtübel gröstes.	Des Neidings Verfolgung, die nächtliche Plage.	fearfully cruel, violent trouble, the greatest night-evil.	raids in the night, riven by the terror.	193	force-misery with malice grim, of night- evils greatest.	Loathsome and lasting the life-grinding torture,	most baneful of burdens and bales of the night.
194	syd-journey Þæt fram hám gefrægn Higeláces þegn	Da hörte daheim Hygelaks Degen,	Nun hörte daheim des Hygelac Dienstmann,	That from home heard Hygelac's thane,	When he heard about Grendel, Hygelac’s thane	194	When from home had heard Hygelac's thane,	Greatest of night-woes. So Higelac's liegeman,	This heard in his home Hygelac's thane,
195	gód mid Géatum, Grendles daéda·	Der gute Geatenheld von Grendels Thaten,	Der treffliche Gaute, vom Treiben Grendels	a good man of the Geats, of Grendel's deeds;	was on home ground, over in Geatland.	195	(a good man among the Goths, ) of Grendel's deeds;	Good amid Geatmen, of Grendel's achievements	great among Geats, of Grendel's doings.
196	sé wæs moncynnes mægenes strengest	Er aller Männer machtgestrengster,	Der war von den Männern des Menschengeschlechtes	he was of mankind of the greatest strength,	There was no one else like him alive.	196	who of mankind was in power strongest	Heard in his home: of heroes then living	He was the mightiest man of valor
197	on þaém dæge þysses lífes	Die dieses Lebens Licht überschien,	An Körperstärke der kräftigste damals,	on that day in this life,	In his day, he was the mightiest man on earth,	197	in that day of this life,	He was stoutest and strongest, sturdy and noble.	in that same day of this our life,
198	æþele ond éacen· hét him ýðlidan	Hehr und edel. Er hieß den Wogengänger,	Ein gewaltiger Edling. Ein Wogenroß ließ er,	noble and mighty; he ordered them a wave-crosser	high-born and powerful. He ordered a boat	198	noble and vigorous, he bade for him a wave - traverser	He bade them prepare him a bark that was trusty;	stalwart and stately. A stout wave-walker
199	gódne gegyrwan· cwæð: hé gúðcyning	Den raschen, rüsten, da er den berühmten Fürsten	Ein tüchtiges, rüsten: 'Mich treibt es', sprach er,	--a good one-- prepare; he said: the war-king	that would ply the waves. He announced his plan:	199	good be prepar'd; said that he the war-king	He said he the war-king would seek o'er the ocean,	he bade make ready. Yon battle-king, said he,
200	ofer swanráde sécean wolde	Ueber des Schwanes Pfad zu suchen gedächte,	'Im Schiff zu durchschwimmen die Schwanenstraße,	over swan-road he wished to seek,	to sail the swan’s road and search out that king,	200	over the swan - road would seek,	The folk-leader noble, since he needed retainers.	far o'er the swan-road he fain would seek,
201	maérne þéoden þá him wæs manna þearf·	Den erlauchten Herrn, dem eines Helden Noth sei.	Dem Herrscher zu helfen: ein Held tut ihm not.'	that mighty clan-chief, since he was in need of men;	the famous prince who needed defenders.	201	the renowned prince, as he had need of men.	For the perilous project prudent companions	the noble monarch who needed men!
202	ðone síðfæt him snotere ceorlas	Ihm hatten die Fahrt erfahrene Männer	Die Reise wußten die weisen Recken	that adventure him, the clear-headed chaps,	Nobody tried to keep him from going,	202	That voyage to him prudent men	Chided him little, though loving him dearly;	The prince's journey by prudent folk
203	lýt hwón lógon þéah hé him léof waére	Lange verleidet, so lieb er ihnen war;	Wenig zu lästern, obwohl sie ihn liebten;	very little begrudged though he was dear to them,	no elder denied him, dear as he was to them.	203	somewhat blam'd, though he was dear to them;	They egged the brave atheling, augured him glory.	was little blamed, though they loved him dear;
204	hwetton higerófne· haél scéawedon.	Jetzt ermunterten sie ihn: sie bemerkten günstge Zeichen.	Den Mutigen lieber ermunterten sie,	they urged on the valiant-hearted one, and observed the omens.	Instead, they inspected omens and spurred	204	they whetted the renowned chief, observed the omen;	The excellent knight from the folk of the Geatmen	they whetted the hero, and hailed good omens.
205	Hæfde se góda Géata léoda	Der Gute hatte aus den Geatenleuten	Des Erfolges gewiß. Vom Volke der Gauten	The worthy one had, from the Geatish peoples,	his ambition to go, whilst he moved about	205	the good chief had of the Goths' people	Had liegemen selected, likest to prove them	And now the bold one from bands of Geats
206	cempan gecorone þára þe hé cénoste	Sich Kämpen gekoren, die kühnsten von allen,	Erkor er sich Kämpen, die kühnsten Männer,	chosen champions, those who were the boldest he	like the leader he was, enlisting men,	206	chosen champions, of those whom he the bravest	Trustworthy warriors; with fourteen companions	comrades chose, the keenest of warriors
207	findan mihte· fíftýna sum	Die er finden mochte. Der funfzehnte selber	Die er finden konnte: mit vierzehn Genossen	could find; fifteen together,	the best he could find; with fourteen others	207	could find; with some fifteen	The vessel he looked for; a liegeman then showed them,	e'er he could find; with fourteen men
208	sundwudu sóhte· secg wísade	Sucht' er das Sundholz. Ein seekundger Lootse	Zum Segelschiff eilt' er, der Seebefahrne	they sought the sea-wood, he led the warriors,	the warrior boarded the boat as captain,	208	the floating wood he sought. A warrior pointed out,	A sea-crafty man, the bounds of the country.	the sea-wood he sought, and, sailor proved,
209	lagucræftig mon landgemyrcu.	Steuerte das Schiff über Scheren und Klippen.	Leitete sie zu des Landes Grenzen.	that sea-skilled man, to the boundary of the shore.	a canny pilot along coast and currents.	209	a water- crafty man, the land- boundaries.	Fast the days fleeted; the float was a-water,	led them on to the land's confines.
210	Fyrst forð gewát· flota wæs on ýðum	Die Frist schritt fürder, das Floß war auf der See,	Nach kurzer Frist war der Kiel im Wasser	Time passed by; the ship was on the waves,	Time went by, the boat was on water,	210	A time passed on, the floater was on the waves,	The craft by the cliff. Clomb to the prow then	Time had now flown; afloat was the ship,
211	bát under beorge· beornas gearwe	Das Boot geborgen; die Biedern eilten,	An steilem Ufer. Es stiegen die Krieger	the boat under the cliffs; the ready warriors	in close under the cliffs.	211	the boat under the mountain; the ready warriors	Well-equipped warriors: the wave-currents twisted	boat under bluff. On board they climbed,
212	on stefn stigon --stréamas wundon,	Den Steven zu besteigen: die Strömung schwoll	An Bord gerüstet; brandend wühlte	stepped up into the prow --the currents curled round,	Men climbed eagerly up the gangplank,	212	on the prow stept; the streams roll'd	The sea on the sand; soldiers then carried	warriors ready; waves were churning
213	sund wið sande-- secgas baéron	Ans Ufer zurück. Die Edlinge trugen	Im Sande die See; die Gesellen trugen	sea against sand-- the men bore	sand churned in surf, warriors loaded	213	the sea against the sand; the warriors bare,	On the breast of the vessel bright-shining jewels,	sea with sand; the sailors bore
214	on bearm nacan beorhte frætwe	In der Barke Busen die blinkenden Zierden,	In des Bootes Bauch die blitzenden Waffen;	into the bosom of boat bright arms and armour,	a cargo of weapons, shining war-gear	214	into the bark's bosom, bright arms,	Handsome war-armor; heroes outshoved then,	on the breast of the bark their bright array,
215	gúðsearo geatolíc· guman út scufon	Die kostbare Kriegswehr. Als die Kielmänner nun	In die Wogen dann schob man zur erwünschten Reise	noble war-gear; the fellows shoved off,	in the vessel’s hold, then heaved out,	215	a sumptuous war-equipment: the men shov'd out,	Warmen the wood-ship, on its wished-for adventure.	their mail and weapons: the men pushed off,
216	weras on wilsíð wudu bundenne.	Zur Wunschfahrt trieben das wohlgebundene Holz,	Das festgefügte Fahrzeug hinaus.	men on a welcome voyage, in a well-braced ship.	away with a will in their wood-wreathed ship.	216	the people, on the welcome voyage, the bound wood.	The foamy-necked floater fanned by the breeze,	on its willing way, the well-braced craft.
217	Gewát þá ofer waégholm winde gefýsed	Da flog über Flut, einem Vogel vergleichbar,	Die Wellen durchflog, vom Winde beflügelt	Then they went over the water-waves urged by the wind,	Over the waves, with the wind behind her	217	Departed then o'er the wavy sea, by the wind impell'd,	Likest a bird, glided the waters,	Then moved o'er the waters by might of the wind
218	flota fámíheals fugle gelícost	Das schaumhalsge Schiff, geschoben vom Winde,	Das Schiff wie ein Vogel, das schaumhalsige,	the foamy-necked floater, remarkably bird-like	and foam at her neck, she flew like a bird	218	the floater foamy-neck'd, to a bird most like,	Till twenty and four hours thereafter	that bark like a bird with breast of foam,
219	oð þæt ymb ántid óþres dógores	Bis daß zur Ebenzeit des andern Tages	Bis am nächsten Tage zur nämlichen Zeit	until in due time, on the second day,	until her curved prow had covered the distance	219	till that about an hour of the second day	The twist-stemmed vessel had traveled such distance	till in season due, on the second day,
220	wundenstefna gewaden hæfde	So weit der gewundene Steven gewatet war,	Der gewund'ne Steven so weit gelangte,	the curved-prow had made the journey,	and on the following day, at the due hour,	220	the twisted prow had sail'd,	That the sailing-men saw the sloping embankments,	the curved prow such course had run
221	þæt ða líðende land gesáwon,	Daß Land ersahen die Seefahrenden.	Daß Land die Segler erlugen konnten,	so that the sailors sighted land,	those seafarers sighted land,	221	so that the voyagers saw land,	The sea cliffs gleaming, precipitous mountains,	that sailors now could see the land,
222	brimclifu blícan, beorgas stéape	Die Brandungsklippen blinkten, die Berge ragten	Flutumbrandete Vorgebirge,	bright sea-cliffs, towering shores,	sunlit cliffs, sheer crags	222	the ocean-shores shine, mountains steep,	Nesses enormous: they were nearing the limits	sea-cliffs shining, steep high hills,
223	side saénæssas· þá wæs sund liden	Hinter langen Höhen. Da war der Lauf vollbracht,	Ragende Felsen. Erreicht war das Ziel	wide headlands; then was the sea traversed,	and looming headlands, the landfall they sought.	223	spacious sea-nesses. Then was the sea-sailer	At the end of the ocean. Up thence quickly	headlands broad. Their haven was found,
224	éoletes æt ende. Þanon up hraðe	Das Meer durchmeßen. Muthig alsbald	Der weiten Reise. Der Wettermark Helden	their sea-voyage at an end. Thence up quickly	It was the end of their voyage and the Geats vaulted	224	at the end of its watery way. Thence up quickly	The men of the Weders clomb to the mainland,	their journey ended. Up then quickly
225	Wedera léode on wang stigon·	Erstiegen den Strand die stattlichen Gäste,	Stiegen nun eilends zum Strande hinab,	the Wederas-warriors stepped onto land;	over the side, out on to the sand,	225	the Weders ' people stept on the plain;	Fastened their vessel (battle weeds rattled,	the Weders' clansmen climbed ashore,
226	saéwudu saéldon· syrcan hrysedon	Und seilten den Seebaum. Die Schlachtkleider klangen,	Das Boot zu vertauen; die Brünnen klirrten,	moored their vessel; their mail-shirts clanked	and moored their ship. There was a clash of mail	226	the sea-wood tied, their mail- shirts shook,	War burnies clattered), the Wielder they thanked	anchored their sea-wood, with armor clashing
227	gúðgewaédo· gode þancedon	Helm und Harnisch. Dem Herrn dankten sie,	Der Degen Rüstzeug; sie dankten Gott,	those war-garments; they thanked God	and a thresh of gear. They thanked God	227	their martial weeds; they thanked God,	That the ways o'er the waters had waxen so gentle.	and gear of battle: God they thanked
228	þæs þe him ýþláde éaðe wurdon.	Daß sie die Wellenwege so leicht durchwandelt hatten.	Der nach Wunsch gestaltet die Wogenfahrt.	that for them the wave-paths had been smooth.	for that easy crossing on a calm sea.	228	for that to them the wave-paths had been easy.	Then well from the cliff edge the guard of the Scyldings	for passing in peace o'er the paths of the sea.
229	Þá of wealle geseah weard Scildinga	Da gewahrte vom Walle der Wächter der Schildinge,	Da schaute vom Walle der Scyldinge Wächter,	Then from the wall saw the ward of the Scyldings,	When the watchman on the wall, the Shieldings’ lookout	229	When from the wall saw the Scyldings' warder,	Who the sea-cliffs should see to, saw o'er the gangway	Now saw from the cliff a Scylding clansman,
230	sé þe holmclifu healdan scolde·	Der hier der Seeküsten hüten sollte,	Der an steiler Küste als Strandwart hauste,	he who the sea-cliffs had the duty to guard,	whose job it was to guard the sea-cliffs,	230	who the sea- shores had to keep,	Brave ones bearing beauteous targets,	a warden that watched the water-side,
231	beran ofer bolcan beorhte randas	Wie sie die blanken Schilde vom Schiffe trugen	Wie man glänzende Schilde zum Gangbrett trug,	borne over the gang-plank, bright bossed-shields,	saw shields glittering on the gangplank	231	borne o'er the ship's bulwark bright shields,	Armor all ready, anxiously thought he,	how they bore o'er the gangway glittering shields,
232	fyrdsearu fúslicu· hine fyrwyt bræc	Und die guten Harnische. Er hätte gern erkannt	Wehr und Waffen. Nun wachte die Neugier	eager war-devices; in him curiosity broke	and battle-equipment being unloaded	232	a war-equipment ready, him curiosity brake	Musing and wondering what men were approaching.	war-gear in readiness; wonder seized him
233	módgehygdum hwæt þá men waéron·	In seinen Muthgedanken, wer die Männer wären.	Im Herzen ihm auf, wer die Helden wären.	the thoughts of his heart: what these men were;	he had to find out who and what	233	in his mind's thoughts, as to what those men were.	High on his horse then Hrothgar's retainer	to know what manner of men they were.
234	gewát him þá tó waroðe wicge rídan	Auf dem Streitross stapfte zum Strande da	Das Streitroß lenkte zum Strande hinunter	then he went to the shore riding his horse,	the arrivals were. So he rode to the shore,	234	Went then to the shore, on his horse riding,	Turned him to coastward, mightily brandished	Straight to the strand his steed he rode,
235	þegn Hróðgáres· þrymmum cwehte	Der Held Hrodgars, in den Händen kräftig	Der Degen Hrodgars -- dräuend schwenkte	the thane of Hrothgar; he forcefully shook	this horseman of Hrothgar’s, and challenged them	235	Hrothgar's thane, violently quak'd	His lance in his hands, questioned with boldness.	Hrothgar's henchman; with hand of might
236	mægenwudu mundum· meþelwordum frægn:	Wägt' er des Speres Wucht, diese Worte rufend:	Die Faust den Speer -- und die Frage stellt' er:	his mighty wooden shaft, and with formal words asked:	in formal terms, flourishing his spear:	236	the mighty wood in his hands, in formal words he ask'd:	„Who are ye men here, mail-covered warriors	he shook his spear, and spake in parley.
237	Hwæt syndon gé searohæbbendra	»Wer seid ihr, wackere Waffenträger	'Wer seid ihr, schimmernd im Schmuck der Waffen,	'What are you armour-wearers	“What kind of men are you who arrive	237	„What are ye of arm-bearing men,	Clad in your corslets, come thus a-driving	“Who are ye, then, ye armed men,
238	byrnum werede þe þus brontne céol	In den blanken Brünnen, die den brandenden Kiel	Ihr Harnischträger, die das hohe Schiff	bound in byrnies, who thus your tall keel	rigged out for combat in coats of mail,	238	with byrnies protected, who thus a surgy keel	A high riding ship o'er the shoals of the waters,	mailed folk, that yon mighty vessel
239	ofer lagustraéte laédan cwómon	Ueber die Waßerwege sich wiegen ließet	Durch die Straße der Wasser gesteuert habt,	over the sea-street leading came,	sailing here over the sea-lanes	239	over the water- street come leading,	And hither 'neath helmets have hied o'er the ocean?	have urged thus over the ocean ways,
240	hider ofer holmas?'	Von jenseits der See?	Übers Meer hierher?'	hither over the waters?'	in your steep-hulled boat? I have been stationed	240	hither o'er the seas?	I have been strand-guard, standing as warden,	here o'er the waters? A warden I,
241	Hé wæs endesaéta· aégwearde héold	Dieses Ufers Hüter hab ich Acht des Strandes,	Er war der Markwart, hielt die Meerwacht	He was the coast-guardian, he held the sea-watch,	as lookout on this coast for a long time.	241	I for this, placed at the extremity, sea-ward have held,	Lest enemies ever anywise ravage	sentinel set o'er the sea-march here,
242	þé on land Dena láðra naénig	Daß der Dänen Land kein leidiger Feind	Damit Feinde nicht den Fluren der Dänen	so that on Danish land no enemies at all	My job is to watch the waves for raiders,	242	that on the Danes' land no enemies	Danish dominions with army of war-ships.	lest any foe to the folk of Danes
243	mid scipherge sceðþan ne meahte·	Mit fernem Schiffsheer zu schädigen komme.	Mit bemannten Schiffen schaden möchten;	with a navy would not be able to ravage.	any danger to the Danish shore.	243	with a ship-army might do injury.	More boldly never have warriors ventured	with harrying fleet should harm the land.
244	Nó hér cúðlícor cuman ongunnon	Nie sah ich offener hier Anfahrt halten	'Doch landeten Männer mit Lindenschilden	'Not here more openly began to come	Never before has a force under arms	244	Not here more openly to come have attempted	Hither to come; of kinsmen's approval,	No aliens ever at ease thus bore them,
245	lindhæbbende né gé léafnesword	Lindenschildträger, die Erlaubniss doch	So öffentlich nie -- noch ungewiß war's,	lindenwood shield-bearers, nor you the leave-word	disembarked so openly—not bothering to ask	245	shield -bearers, nor who the credence word	Word-leave of warriors, I ween that ye surely	linden-wielders: yet word-of-leave
246	gúðfremmendra gearwe ne wisson	Noch schwerlich erlangten von des Landes Beschützern,	Ob euch Einlaß gewährten die edlen Krieger,	of our war-makers certainly don't know	if the sentries allowed them safe passage	246	of warriors ready knew not,	Nothing have known. Never a greater one	clearly ye lack from clansmen here,
247	mága gemédu· naéfre ic máran geseah	Noch der Männer Mitwißen. Nie sah ich mächtigern	Meine Stammgenossen. Doch stattlicher sah ich	our kinsmen's consent; never have I seen greater	or the clan had consented. Nor have I seen	247	the observances of kinsmen. Never have I seen a greater	Of earls o'er the earth have I had a sight of	my folk's agreement. — A greater ne'er saw I
248	eorla ofer eorþan ðonne is éower sum,	Edling auf Erden, als den Einen unter euch,	Auf Erden keinen als in eurer Mitte	noble on earth than the one that you are,	a mightier man-at-arms on this earth	248	earl on earth than is one of you,	Than is one of your number, a hero in armor;	of warriors in world than is one of you, —
249	secg on searwum· nis þæt seldguma	Den Helden im Harnisch: ihn hat man heut nicht zuerst	Den Degen im Panzer: kein Dienstmann ist er,	warrior in armour; this is no mere retainer	than the one standing here: unless I am mistaken,	249	a warrior in arms: that is no man seldom	No low-ranking fellow adorned with his weapons,	yon hero in harness! No henchman he
250	waépnum geweorðad· næfne him his wlite léoge,	Der Waffen gewürdigt, wo nicht sein Antlitz lügt,	Der im ehernen Schmuck, wenn sein Antlitz nicht lügt,	made worthy by weapons; unless he is belied by his looks,	he is truly noble. This is no mere	250	honour'd in arms, unless his countenance belie him,	But launching them little, unless looks are deceiving,	worthied by weapons, if witness his features,
251	aénlic ansýn! Nú ic éower sceal	Sein edles Ansehen. Ich aber muß nun	Das adlige Äußre! Von euch nun muß ich	a unique appearance! Now I must your	hanger-on in a hero’s armour.	251	his distinguished aspect. Now I must your	And striking appearance. Ere ye pass on your journey	his peerless presence! I pray you, though, tell
252	frumcyn witan aér gé fyr heonan	Eure Herkunft wißen, eh ihr von hier aus gar	Die Herkunft wissen, eh' weiter von hinnen	lineage learn, ere you far hence,	So now, before you fare inland	252	origin know, ere ye farther hence,	As treacherous spies to the land of the Scyldings	your folk and home, lest hence ye fare
253	léasscéaweras on land Dena	Als lose Späher in das Land der Dänen	Geleites sicher ins Land der Dänen	deceiving spies in the land of the Danes	as interlopers, I have to be informed	253	as false spies, into the Danes' land	And farther fare, I fully must know now	suspect to wander your way as spies
254	furþur féran· Nú gé feorbúend	Vorwärts fahrt. Nun, ihr fernwohnenden	Ihr fürbaß schreitet zu friedlicher Umschau.	further fare; now you far-dwellers	about who you are and where you hail from.	254	further proceed. Now ye far- dwellers,	What race ye belong to. Ye far-away dwellers,	in Danish land. Now, dwellers afar,
255	merelíðende mínne gehýrað	Meerdurchsegler, meine Gedanken,	Nun wißt ihr Fremden, ihr Wogenfahrer,	you sea-sailors, hear my	Outsiders from across the water,	255	sea- farers, hear my	Sea-faring sailors, my simple opinion	ocean-travellers, take from me
256	ánfealdne geþóht: ofost is sélest	Die einfachen, hört: eilends ist Noth,	Die schlichte Meinung, und schleunige Auskunft,	one-fold thought: speed is best	I say it again: the sooner you tell	256	simple thought: haste is best	Hear ye and hearken: haste is most fitting	simple advice: the sooner the better
257	tó gecýðanne hwanan éowre cyme syndon.'	Daß ihr mir verkündet, woher euer Kommen sei.«	Woher ihr gekommen, wird heilsamst sein.'	for reporting, whence your comings are.'	where you come from and why, the better.”	257	to make known whence your coming is.“	Plainly to tell me what place ye are come from.“	I hear of the country whence ye came.”

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
258	Him se yldesta andswarode·	Ihm zur Antwort gab der Anführer dieß,	Von den Fremden gab der Vornehmste Antwort,	He the eldest answered,	The leader of the troop unlocked his word-hoard;	258	Him the chiefest answered,	The chief of the strangers rendered him answer,	To him the stateliest spake in answer;
259	werodes wísa wordhord onléac:	Des Wehrvolks Weiser den Worthort erschloß:	Ihr Häuptling erschloß den Hort der Rede.	the crew's captain, he unlocked his word-hoard:	the distinguished one delivered this answer:	259	the band's director his word-hoard unlock'd:	War-troopers' leader, and word-treasure opened:	the warriors' leader his word-hoard unlocked: —
260	Wé synt gumcynnes Géata léode	»Geermänner sind wir des Geatenvolks,	'Wir sind ein Gruppe der gautischen Stammes,	'We are of the tribe of the Geat people	“We belong by birth to the Geat people	260	„We are of race of the Goths' nation,	„We are sprung from the lineage of the people of Geatland,	“We are by kin of the clan of Geats,
261	ond Higeláces heorðgenéatas·	Die Heerdgenoßen Hygelaks.	Wir sind des Hygelac Herdgenossen.	and Hygelac's hearth-companions;	and owe allegiance to Lord Hygelac.	261	and Hygelac's hearth- enjoyers:	And Higelac's hearth-friends. To heroes unnumbered	and Hygelac's own hearth-fellows we.
262	wæs mín fæder folcum gecýþed	Mein Vater war vielen Völkern kund,	Mein Vater war den Völkern bekannt,	my father was known to the folk,	In his day, my father was a famous man,	262	my father was known to nations,	My father was known, a noble head-warrior	To folk afar was my father known,
263	æþele ordfruma Ecgþéow háten·	Der edle Herscher Ecgtheow geheißen.	Der edle Herrscher, der Ecgtheow hieß;	a noble vanguard-warrior, called Edgetheow,	a noble warrior-lord named Ecgtheow.	263	a noble chieftain, Ecgtheow hight:	Ecgtheow titled; many a winter	noble atheling, Ecgtheow named.
264	gebád wintra worn aér hé on weg hwurfe	Manchen Winter währt' es, da wandt er sich	Viele Winter erlebt' er, eh' Wyrd (Schicksal) ihn wegnahm,	who saw many winters ere he passed away,	He outlasted many a long winter	264	he abode winters many, ere he on his way departed,	He lived with the people, ere he passed on his journey,	Full of winters, he fared away
265	gamol of geardum· hine gearwe geman	Im Alter aus dem Erbsitz; es erinnern sich sein	Den hochbetagten; des Helden gedenken	old, from our courtyards; he is readily recalled	and went on his way. All over the world	265	old from his courts: him well remembers	Old from his dwelling; each of the counsellors	aged from earth; he is honored still
266	witena wélhwylc wíde geond eorþan.	Wohl noch weise Männer weithin auf Erden.	Noch alle Edlen im Erdenrunde.	by each one of the wise widely throughout the world.	men wise in counsel continue to remember him.	266	almost every sage, widely throughout the earth.	Widely mid world-folk well remembers him.	through width of the world by wise men all.
267	Wé þurh holdne hige hláford þínne	Mit holden Herzen gegen deinen Herrn	Den Sohn des Healfdene suchen wir auf,	We, by resolute resolve, your lord,	We come in good faith to find your lord	267	We through kind feeling thy lord,	We, kindly of spirit, the lord of thy people,	To thy lord and liege in loyal mood
268	sunu Healfdenes sécean cwómon	Sind wir Healfdenes Sohn zu suchen gekommen,	Deinen Brotherren, in bester Absicht,	the son of Half-Dane have come to seek,	and nation’s shield, the son of Halfdane.	268	Healfdene's son, have come to seek,	The son of King Healfdene, have come here to visit,	we hasten hither, to Healfdene's son,
269	léodgebyrgean· wes þú ús lárena gód·	Den leutselgen König: belehre du uns.	Des Volkes Schirmer, drum freundlich berat' uns!	that protector of the people; be you a good guide to us;	Give us the right advice and direction.	269	thy prince to defend. Be thou our kind informant.	Folk-troop's defender: be free in thy counsels!	people-protector: be pleased to advise us!
270	habbað wé tó þaém maéran micel aérende	»Wir haben dem hohen Herscher der Dänen	Nichts kleines ist's, was dem König der Dänen	we have, to that grand one, a great errand	We have arrived here on a great errand	270	We have to the illustrious lord of the Danes	To the noble one bear we a weighty commission,	To that mighty-one come we on mickle errand,
271	Deniga fréän· ne sceal þaér dyrne sum	Große Botschaft zu bringen: sie bleibt nicht verhohlen	Wir bieten wollen, verborgen gehalten	to the Danish lord; there shouldn't some secret	to the lord of the Danes, and I believe therefore	271	a great errand. There shall naught secret	The helm of the Danemen; we shall hide, I ween,	to the lord of the Danes; nor deem I right
272	wesan þæs ic wéne. Þú wást gif hit is	Wähn ich, den Weisen. Du weist, ob dem so ist,	Sei nichts davon. Genau wohl weißt du,	be of this, I think. You know if it is	there should be nothing hidden or withheld between us.	272	be, from what I ween: thou knowest if it is	Naught of our message. Thou know'st if it happen,	that aught be hidden. We hear — thou knowest
273	swá wé sóþlíce secgan hýrdon	Was wir für sicher sagen hörten,	Ob die Märe wahr, die gemeldet uns ward,	as we truly have heard said,	So tell us if what we have heard is true	273	as we soothly have heard say;	As we soothly heard say, that some savage despoiler,	if sooth it is — the saying of men,
274	þæt mid Scyldingum sceaðona ic nát hwylc	Daß bei den Schildingen ein Schadenstifter,	Daß ein Schädiger haust in der Scyldinge Reich,	that amongst the Scyldings, some enemy, I know not what,	about this threat, whatever it is,	274	that with the Scyldings a wretch, I know not who,		that amid the Scyldings a scathing monster,
275	déogol daédhata deorcum nihtum	Ein meuchelnder Mörder in den Mitternächten	Ein heimlicher Feind die Hülle der Nacht	a furtive despoiler, in dark nights,	this danger abroad in the dark nights,	275	a secret deed-hater, in the dark nights,	Some hidden pursuer, on nights that are murky	dark ill-doer, in dusky nights
276	éaweð þurh egsan uncúðne níð	Unerhörten Haß und höhnische Bosheit	Arglistig benutzt zu unerhörtem	sickeningly reveals unknown enmity,	this corpse-maker mongering death	276	displays through terror unheard of malice,	By deeds very direful 'mid the Danemen exhibits	shows terrific his rage unmatched,
277	hýnðu ond hráfyl. Ic þæs Hróðgár mæg	Kund that durch Todtschlag. Nun getrau ich Hrodgarn	Mord und Gemetzel. Aus mitleidvollem	suffering and slaughter. I can on this matter, to Hrothgar,	in the Shieldings’ country. I come to proffer	277	injury and slaughter. I for this to Hrothgar may,	Hatred unheard of, horrid destruction	hatred and murder. To Hrothgar I
278	þurh rúmne sefan raéd gelaéran·	Wohl Rath zu geben aus des Geistes Fülle,	Herzen kann ich dem Hrodgar raten,	from a spacious spirit, give counsel,	my wholehearted help and counsel.	278	through my capacious mind, counsel teach,	And the falling of dead. From feelings least selfish	in greatness of soul would succor bring,
279	hú hé fród ond gód, féond oferswýðeþ--	Wie der Alte bald den Unhold bezwinge,	Wie der gute Greis den Gegner beseitigt,	how he, wise and good, overcome the fiend--	I can show the wise Hrothgar a way	279	how he, wise and good, the foe shall overcome,	I am able to render counsel to Hrothgar,	so the Wise-and-Brave may worst his foes, —
280	gyf him edwendan aéfre scolde	Wenn der ihn noch einmal zu ängstigen komme.	Soll irgend einmal Ende finden	if for him a change ever should,	to defeat his enemy and find respite—	280	if to him return he ever should;	How he, wise and worthy, may worst the destroyer,	if ever the end of ills is fated,
281	bealuwa bisigu bót eft cuman--	So mag ers zur Buße noch bringen des Unheils	Die böse Not und in bessern Zeiten	from this suffering of miseries to remedy, come after--	if any respite is to reach him, ever.	281	how for these works of bale reparation may follow,	If the anguish of sorrow should ever be lessened,	of cruel contest, if cure shall follow,
282	ond þá cearwylmas cólran wurðaþ	Und der kochende Kummer ihm kühler werden,	Kühler werden die Kummerwogen.	and his hot wellings of melancholic care grow cooler;	I can calm the turmoil and terror in his mind.	282	and those care-boilings become cooler;	Comfort come to him, and care-waves grow cooler,	and the boiling care-waves cooler grow;
283	oððe á syþðan earfoðþráge	Oder immer muß er unlieber Zeiten	Immer sonst wird er mit arger Drangsal	or else ever after, a time of torment,	Otherwise, he must endure woes	283	or he ever after will a time of tribulation,	Or ever hereafter he agony suffer	else ever afterward anguish-days
284	þréanýd þolað þenden þaér wunað	Druck erdulden, so lange dort besteht	Leidvoll ringen, so lange noch ragt	horrible hardship he will endure, so long as there remains,	and live with grief for as long as his hall	284	oppression suffer, while shall there continue	And troublous distress, while towereth upward	he shall suffer in sorrow while stands in place
285	on héahstede húsa sélest.'	An der Hochstätte der Häuser bestes.«.	Auf hohem Hügel der Häuser schönstes.'	in its high place, that best of houses.	stands at the horizon, on its high ground.”	285	in its high place of houses best.“	The handsomest of houses high on the summit.“	high on its hill that house unpeered!”
286	Weard maþelode ðaér on wicge sæt	Da sprach der Recke, der zu Rosse saß,	Vom Rosse herab, gab der Reiter Antwort,	The guard made a speech, sitting there on his horse,	Undaunted, sitting astride his horse,	286	The warder spake, where on his horse he sat,	Bestriding his stallion, the strand-watchman answered,	Astride his steed, the strand-ward answered,
287	ombeht unforht: 'AÉghwæþres sceal	Der Buchtwart ohne Bangen: »Beides soll	Der streitbare Wächter: 'Zu wägen verstehe	--the unhesistating officer: 'He will --every	the coast-guard answered, “Anyone with gumption	287	a fearless officer: „Of both should	The doughty retainer: „The difference surely	clansman unquailing: “The keen-souled thane
288	scearp scyldwiga gescád witan	Ein bescheidner Schildmann zu schätzen wißen,	Ein biederer Schildknecht beide Dinge,	sharp shield-warrior-- know the distinction	and a sharp mind will take the measure	288	a sharp shield- warrior the difference know,	'Twixt words and works, the warlike shield-bearer	must be skilled to sever and sunder duly
289	worda ond worca sé þe wél þenceð.	Wort und Werke, wenn er wohldenkend ist.	Worte und Werke, mit weisem Urteil.	between words and works, he who reasons rightly.	of two things: what’s said and what’s done.	289	of words and works, who well thinks.	Who judgeth wisely well shall determine.	words and works, if he well intends.
290	Ic þæt gehýre· þæt þis is hold weorod	Ich hab es gehört, dieß sind holde Gäste	Ihr Helden, hör' ich, seid hold gesinnt	I hear it, that this is a legion loyal	I believe what you have told me: that you are a troop	290	I hear, that this is a friendly band	This band, I hear, beareth no malice	I gather, this band is graciously bent
291	fréan Scyldinga· gewítaþ forð beran	Dem Herrn der Schildinge. Schafft denn heraus	Dem Fürsten der Scyldinge; vorwärts also	to the lord of the Scyldings; go forth bearing	loyal to our king. So come ahead	291	to the Scyldings' lord: depart bearing forth	To the prince of the Scyldings. Pass ye then onward	to the Scyldings' master. March, then, bearing
292	waépen ond gewaédu· ic éow wísige·	Waffen und Gewande: ich weise euch.	Führt Waffen und Rüstung: ich weis' euch den Pfad.	weapons and armour; I shall guide you;	with your arms and your gear, and I will guide you.	292	weapons and weeds, I will direct you:	With weapons and armor. I shall lead you in person;	weapons and weeds the way I show you.
293	swylce ic maguþegnas míne háte	Meine Mitwächter mahnen auch will ich,	Den Gefährten auch befehl' ich es an,	likewise, I the kin-thanes of mine will order,	What’s more, I’ll order my own comrades	293	in like manner I my fellow officers will bid,	To my war-trusty vassals command I shall issue	I will bid my men your boat meanwhile
294	wið féonda gehwone flotan éowerne	Vor allen Feinden euer Fahrzeug zu wahren,	Gegen Feinde treu euer Fahrzeug zu schützen,	against any foes your vessel,	on their word of honour to watch your boat	294	against every foe your ship,	To keep from all injury your excellent vessel,	to guard for fear lest foemen come, —
295	níwtyrwydne nacan on sande	Den neugetheerten Nachen am Strande	Den Nachen am Strande der neugeteerten,	--newly tarred, ship on the sand--	down there on the strand—keep her safe	295	new- tarred, your bark on the sand,	Your fresh-tarred craft, 'gainst every opposer	your new-tarred ship by shore of ocean
296	árum healdan oþ ðæt eft byreð	In Ehren zu halten bis aber vielleicht	Bis wiederum trägt übers wogende Meer	to guard in honour, until it bears back,	in her fresh tar, until the time comes	296	honourably to hold, until back shall bear,	Close by the sea-shore, till the curved-neckèd bark shall	faithfully watching till once again
297	ofer lagustréamas léofne mannan	Den theuern Helden trägt über den tiefen Meerstrom	Der gewund'ne Steven zur Wettermark	over the sea-streams, the dear man,	for her curved prow to preen on the waves	297	over the water- streams, the beloved man	Waft back again the well-beloved hero	it waft o'er the waters those well-loved thanes,
298	wudu wundenhals tó Wedermearce·	Der gewundne Baum zur Wedernmarke	Den lieben Gast, ins Land der Heimat.	--the swoop-necked wood -- to Wedermark;	and bear this hero back to Geatland.	298	the wood twisted neck'd to the Weder-march,	O'er the way of the water to Weder dominions.	— winding-neck'd wood, — to Weders' bounds,
299	gódfremmendra swylcum gifeþe bið	Jedem Gutwirkenden gönn ich es billig,	Mit Sieg gekrönt wird ein solcher Held	those who perform noble deeds-- to such as these it shall be granted	May one so valiant and venturesome	299	of the good-doers to such as it shall be given	To warrior so great 'twill be granted sure	heroes such as the hest of fate
300	þæt þone hilderaés hál gedígeð.'	Daß sie heil vollbringen ihr Heldenwerk.«	Aus heißem Kampfe heil hervorgehn.'	that the battle-rush he survive in one piece.'	come unharmed through the clash of battle.”	300	that the rush of war he escape from whole.“	In the storm of strife to stand secure.“	shall succor and save from the shock of war.”
301	Gewiton him þá féran --flota stille bád·	Sie fuhren weiter; das Fahrzeug blieb	Nun brachen sie auf. Das Boot blieb liegen,	Then they went faring --the boat at rest awaited,	So they went on their way. The ship rode the water,	301	They departed then to go, the vessel still abode,	Onward they fared then (the vessel lay quiet,	They bent them to march, — the boat lay still,
302	seomode on sole sidfaéþmed scip	In der Bucht zurück, das weitbusige Schiff	Vertaut mit Trossen, das tiefbauchige,	it rode on the sand the broad-bosomed ship,	broad-beamed, bound by its hawser	302	lay heavy in the mud the wide-bosom'd ship,	The broad-bosomed bark was bound by its cable,	fettered by cable and fast at anchor,
303	on ancre fæst-- eoforlíc scionon	Am Anker gefestigt. Eberbilder	Am Anker befestigt. Die Eber aus Gold,	on anchor fast-- boar-figures shone	and anchored fast. Boar-shapes flashed	303	at anchor fast. A boar's likeness sheen	Firmly at anchor); the boar-signs glistened	broad-bosomed ship. — Then shone the boars
304	ofer hléorberan gehroden golde·	Glänzten goldgeschmückt von der Gäste Schläfen,	Die feuergehärteten, funkelten hell	atop cheekguards adorned with gold;	above their cheek-guards, the brightly forged	304	over their cheeks they bore, adorn'd with gold;	Bright on the visors vivid with gilding,	over the cheek-guard; chased with gold,
305	fáh ond fýrheard ferhwearde héold·	Hell und feuerhart: sie hüteten das Leben.	Ob den Wangenbergen; die Wache am Schiff	glittering and fire-hard; life-guard they held;	work of goldsmiths, watching over	305	variegated and fire-harden'd it held life in ward.	Blaze-hardened, brilliant; the boar acted warden.	keen and gleaming, guard it kept
306	gúþmód grummon· guman ónetton·	Die Kampfmuthgen schritten mit kühnem Muth	Hielt ein tapf'rer Krieger. Der Trupp der Gauten	war-spirits raised; the men hastened,	those stern-faced men. They marched in step,	306	the warlike of mood were fierce; the men hasten'd,	The heroes hastened, hurried the liegemen,	o'er the man of war, as marched along
307	sigon ætsomne oþ þæt hý sæltimbred	Hastig dahin bis sie das Haus	Eilte aufwärts, bis ihr Auge schaute	marched forward together, until they the timbered hall,	hurrying on till the timbered hall	307	descended together, until they all-built,	Descended together, till they saw the great palace,	heroes in haste, till the hall they saw,
308	geatolíc ond goldfáh ongyton mihton·	Das goldzier glänzende jetzt erkannten,	Das glänzende Haus, das goldgezierte,	glorious and gold-trimmed, were able to glimpse;	rose before them, radiant with gold.	308	elegant and with gold variegated, might perceive	The well-fashioned wassail-hall wondrous and gleaming:	broad of gable and bright with gold:
309	þæt wæs foremaérost foldbúendum	Den Erdbewohnern das weitberühmteste	Wo der Herrscher saß. Unterm Himmelsdache	that was the foremost --for earth-dwellers--	Nobody on earth knew of another	309	what was the grandest, to earth's inhabitants,	'Mid world-folk and kindreds that was widest reputed	that was the fairest, 'mid folk of earth,
310	receda under roderum on þaém se ríca bád·	Der Häuser unterm Himmel, wo der Hehre wohnte;	War nicht eins so berühmt bei den Erdbewohnern;	of halls under the heavens, in it the ruler dwelt;	building like it. Majesty lodged there,	310	of houses under the firmament, in which the powerful king abode:	Of halls under heaven which the hero abode in;	of houses 'neath heaven, where Hrothgar lived,
311	líxte se léoma ofer landa fela.	Sein Licht leuchtete über der Lande viel.	Fernhin leuchtet' es über viele Lande.	its light glimmered over many lands.	its light shone over many lands.	311	its light shone o'er many lands.	Its lustre enlightened lands without number.	and the gleam of it lightened o'er lands afar.
312	Him þá hildedéor hof módigra	Da ließ sie der Buchtwart der Biedern Hof,	Da wies auf den herrlichen Wohnsitz der Helden	Then to them the fierce fellow --to that court of great men	So their gallant escort guided them	312	To them then the beast of war the proud ones' court	Then the battle-brave hero showed them the glittering	The sturdy shieldsman showed that bright
313	torht getaéhte þæt híe him tó mihton	Den scheinenden, schauen, daß sie schnurgerade	Der löbliche Krieger; drauf loszugehen	glorious-- he lead, that they to it could	to that dazzling stronghold and indicated	313	clearly show'd, that they might	Court of the bold ones, that they easily thither	burg-of-the-boldest; bade them go
314	gegnum gangan· gúðbeorna sum	Ihm entgegen giengen. Der Geerträger wandte	Geraden Weges riet er ihnen.	go directly; the worthy warrior	the shortest way to it; then the noble warrior	314	towards it go. Of the warriors one	Might fare on their journey; the aforementioned warrior	straightway thither; his steed then turned,
315	wicg gewende· word æfter cwæð:	Sein Ross zurück und redete so:	Dann wandt' er sein Roß und die Worte sprach er:	turned his horse, thereupon spoke words:	wheeled on his horse and spoke these words:	315	turn'd his steed, then spake these words:	Turning his courser, quoth as he left them:	hardy hero, and hailed them thus: —
316	Maél is mé tó féran. Fæder alwalda	»Ich muß nun fahren: mag der Allwaltende	'Zurück muß ich reiten; geruhe in Gnaden	'Time it is for me to go. The Father all-ruling,	“It is time for me to go. May the Almighty	316	„Time 'tis for me to go; may the all-ruling Father	„'Tis time I were faring; Father Almighty	“Tis time that I fare from you. Father Almighty
317	mid árstafum éowic gehealde	Vater euch immer in Ehren halten	Der Allgewalt'ge auf euren Wegen	with grace may He hold you	Father keep you and in His kindness	317	with honour hold you,	Grant you His grace, and give you to journey	in grace and mercy guard you well,
318	síða gesunde! Ic tó saé wille	Und aller Wege wohl. Ich will an die See,	Euch gesund zu erhalten. Zur See will ich,	sound on your sojourns! I will to the sea,	watch over your exploits. I’m away to the sea,	318	safe in your fortunes: I will to the sea return,	Safe on your mission! To the sea I will get me	safe in your seekings. Seaward I go,
319	wið wráð werod wearde healdan.'	Gegen Widersacher Wache zu halten.«	Gegen wilde Feinde Wache zu halten.'	against brutal dacoits keep watch.'	back on alert against enemy raiders.”	319	'gainst any hostile band to hold ward.“	'Gainst hostile warriors as warden to stand.“	'gainst hostile warriors hold my watch.”

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
320	Straét wæs stánfáh· stíg wísode	Die Straße war steinbunt, die da steigen sollten	Der Pfad war bunt gepflastert mit Steinen,	The street was paved with stones, the path guided	It was a paved track, a path that kept them	320	The street was stone- varied, it directed the path	The highway glistened with many-hued pebble,	STONE-BRIGHT the street: it showed the way
321	gumum ætgædere· gúðbyrne scán	Die kühnen Krieger. Die Kampfbrünne glänzte,	Dem die Helden folgten. Die Harnische blitzten,	the men together; war-byrnie shone	in marching order. Their mail-shirts glinted,	321	to the men together; the martial byrnie shone,	A by-path led the liegemen together.	to the crowd of clansmen. Corselets glistened
322	heard hondlocen hringíren scír	Die harte, handgeflochtene. Die Harnischringe	Die handgefügten, und hell an der Rüstung	harsh, linked by hand, ring-iron glittering,	hard and hand-linked; the high-gloss iron	322	hard, hand- lock'd; the ring'd iron bright	Firm and hand-locked the war-burnie glistened,	hand-forged, hard; on their harness bright
323	song in searwum· þá híe tó sele furðum	Sangen am Schlachtgewand, als zum Saal sie jetzt	Klirrte das Schwert, als zur Königshalle	they sang in their arms, as they to the hall straight	of their armour rang. So they duly arrived	323	sang in their gear, even as to the hall they,	The ring-sword radiant rang 'mid the armor	the steel ring sang, as they strode along
324	in hyra gryregeatwum gangan cwómon·	In den Schreckenshelmen geschritten kamen.	In den Kampfgewändern die Krieger schritten.	in their grim gear came marching;	in their grim war-graith and gear at the hall,	324	in their terrific arms, came walking.	As the party was approaching the palace together	in mail of battle, and marched to the hall.
325	setton saéméþe síde scyldas	Die Seemüden setzten die weiten Schilde,	Dort setzten die Männer, von der Seefahrt müde,	they set down, sea-weary, their wide shields,	and, weary from the sea, stacked wide shields	325	The sea-weary set their ample shields,	In warlike equipments. 'Gainst the wall of the building	There, weary of ocean, the wall along
326	rondas regnhearde wið þæs recedes weal·	Die festen Ränder an der Vorhalle Mauer	Die harten Schilde an des Hauses Wand,	the rims wondrous-hard against the wall of the hall,	of the toughest hardwood against the wall,	326	their disks intensely hard, against the mansion's wall.	Their wide-fashioned war-shields they weary did set then,	they set their bucklers, their broad shields, down,
327	bugon þá tó bence· byrnan hringdon	Eh sie zur Bank sich bogen, daß die Brünnen klirrten,	Zur Bank nun eilend; die Brünnen erklangen,	and bent down then to a bench; corslets rang--	then collapsed on the benches; battle-dress	327	Stoop'd then to a bench, their byrnies placed in a ring,	Battle-shields sturdy; benchward they turned then;	and bowed them to bench: the breastplates clanged,
328	gúðsearo gumena· gáras stódon	Die geatischen Harnische. Die Geere hatten sie	Der Seemänner Kampfschmuck. Zusammen standen	the war-clothes of warriors; spears stood,	and weapons clashed. They collected their spears	328	the war-gear of men; the javelins stood,	Their battle-sarks rattled, the gear of the heroes;	war-gear of men; their weapons stacked,
329	saémanna searo samod ætgædere	Alle zusammen gesetzt mit den Spitzen,	Die glatten Speere mit grauer Spitze,	seamen's weapons, all together,	in a seafarers’ stook, a stand of greyish	329	the seamen's arms, all together,	The lances stood up then, all in a cluster,	spears of the seafarers stood together,
330	æscholt ufan graég· wæs se írenþréat	Den oben grauen. Die Eisenschar war herrlich	Die Eschenschäfte: die Eisenschar führte	silvery above a grove of ash; the iron-clad troop was	tapering ash. And the troops themselves	330	the ash-wood grey above: the iron band was	The arms of the seamen, ashen-shafts mounted	gray-tipped ash: that iron band
331	waépnum gewurþad· þá ðaér wlonc hæleð	Mit Waffen gewürdigt. Da kam ein werther Held,	Gewählte Waffen. Ein wackrer Krieger	honoured in weapons; then a proud noble	were as good as their weapons.	331	with weapons furnish'd. Then there a haughty chief	With edges of iron: the armor-clad troopers	was worthily weaponed! — A warrior proud
332	óretmecgas æfter hæleþum frægn:	Nach Adel und Ahnen die Edeln zu fragen:	Fragte alsbald nach der Fremden Herkunft:	the elite soldiers asked about the heroes:	questioned the men concerning their origins:	332	the sons of conflict concerning the heroes ask'd:	Were decked with weapons. Then a proud-mooded hero	asked of the heroes their home and kin.
333	Hwanon ferigeað gé faétte scyldas	»Von wannen führt ihr die feißten Schilde	'Woher die schimmernden Schilde führt ihr,	'Whence ferry you plated shields,	“Where do you come from, carrying these	333	„Whence bear ye your stout shields,	Asked of the champions questions of lineage:	“Whence, now, bear ye burnished shields,
334	graége syrcan ond grímhelmas	Die grauen Brünnen, die bergenden Helme,	Die Brünnen grau, die bergenden Helme,	steel-hued shirts of mail and masked-helms,	decorated shields and shirts of mail,	334	grey sarks, and visor-helms,	„From what borders bear ye your battle-shields plated,	harness gray and helmets grim,
335	heresceafta héap? Ic eom Hróðgáres	Der Heerschäfte Haufen? Hrodgars Amtmann	Der Heerschäfte Menge? Bei Hrodgar bin ich	this host of army-shafts? I am Hrothgar's	these cheek-hinged helmets and javelins?	335	a heap of war- shafts? I am Hrothgar's	Gilded and gleaming, your gray-colored burnies,	spears in multitude? Messenger, I,
336	ár ond ombiht· ne seah ic elþéodige	Und Bote bin ich. Nie gebahrten Gäste,	In Amt und Dienst. Ausländer schaut' ich'	herald and officer; I have not seen from a foreign land	I am Hrothgar’s herald and officer.	336	messenger and servant. Never saw I stranger	Helmets with visors and heap of war-lances?--	Hrothgar's herald! Heroes so many
337	þus manige men módiglícran·	So mancher Mann muthiger, daß ichs sah.	Kaum so viele von kühnerem Aussehn:	this many men looking braver in spirit;	I have never seen so impressive or large	337	men thus many prouder.	To Hrothgar the king I am servant and liegeman.	ne'er met I as strangers of mood so strong.
338	wén' ic þæt gé for wlenco nalles for wraécsíðum	Zu tapfern Thaten, nicht als Vertriebne wohl,	Nicht Ächtung, mein' ich, nur edler Mut	I expect that you from valour, not from exile,	an assembly of strangers. Stoutness of heart,	338	I ween that ye for pride, not for exile,	'Mong folk from far-lands found I have never	'Tis plain that for prowess, not plunged into exile,
339	ac for higeþrymmum Hróðgár sóhton.'	Hat euch der Hochsinn zu Hrodgar geführt.«	Und Heldensinn führt' euch in Hrodgars Saal.'	but from greatness of heart have sought out Hrothgar.'	bravery not banishment, must have brought you to Hrothgar.”	339	but for soul-greatness, have Hrothgar sought.“	Men so many of mien more courageous.	for high-hearted valor, Hrothgar ye seek!”
340	Him þá ellenróf andswarode	Der kraftberühmte Kämpe versetzte,	Erwidernd sprach der Wettermärker	Then him the renowned one answered	The man whose name was known for courage,	340	Him then the valour-fam'd answer'd,	I ween that from valor, nowise as outlaws,	Him the sturdy-in-war bespake with words,
341	wlanc Wedera léod word æfter spræc	Der werthe Wedernfürst das Wort entgegnete	Kühner Häuptling, der kraftberühmte,	--that proud prince of the Wedera nation-- spoke thereafter words,	the Geat leader, resolute in his helmet,	341	the Weders ' proud lord these words after spake,	But from greatness of soul ye sought for King Hrothgar.“	proud earl of the Weders answer made,
342	heard under helme: 'Wé synt Higeláces	Aus dem hallenden Helm: »Wir sind Hygelaks	Unterm Helm hervor: 'An Hygelacs Tafel	severe beneath his helmet: 'We are Hygelac's	answered in return: “We are retainers	342	the bold under his helmet: „We are Hygelac's	Then the strength-famous earlman answer rendered,	hardy 'neath helmet: — ”Hygelac's, we,
343	béodgenéatas· Béowulf is mín nama·	Bankgenoßen: Beowulf ist mein Name.	Brechen wir Brot, Beowulf heiß' ich.	companions at table; Beowulf is my name;	from Hygelac’s band. Beowulf is my name.	343	table enjoyers: Beowulf is my name:	The proud-mooded Wederchief replied to his question,	fellows at board; I am Beowulf named.
344	wille ic ásecgan sunu Healfdenes	Sagen will ich dem Sohne Healfdenes	Sagen will ich dem Sohn des Healfdene,	I wish to proclaim to the son of Half-Dane,	If your lord and master, the most renowned	344	I will relate to Healfdene's son,	Hardy 'neath helmet: „Higelac's mates are we;	I am seeking to say to the son of Healfdene
345	maérum þéodne min aérende	Meine Botschaft, dem mächtigen König,	Dem rühmlichen König, der Reise Absicht,	--that famed sovereign-- my errand	son of Halfdane, will hear me out	345	the great lord, my errand,	Beowulf hight I. To the bairn of Healfdene,	this mission of mine, to thy master-lord,
346	aldre þínum gif hé ús geunnan wile	Deinem Obherrn, wenn er anders vergönnt,	Falls dein würdiger Fürst es gewähren will,	to your lord, if he wishes to grant us	and graciously allow me to greet him in person,	346	to thy prince; if he to us will grant	The famous folk-leader, I freely will tell	the doughty prince, if he deign at all
347	þæt wé hine swá gódne grétan móton.'	Daß wir den Guten begrüßen dürfen.«	Daß dem Edlen wir vor das Antlitz treten.'	that we him, the virtuous one, might greet.'	I am ready and willing to report my errand.”	347	that we him so good may greet.	To thy prince my commission, if pleasantly hearing	grace that we greet him, the good one, now.”
348	Wulfgár maþelode --þæt wæs Wendla léod·	Ihm erwiederte Wulfgar, er war der Wendeln	Wulfgar sagte, der Wendlen Fürst--	Wulfgar began to speak --he was the Wendels' leader,	Wulfgar replied, a Wendel chief	348	Wulfgar spake, he was the Wendels ' lord:	He'll grant we may greet him so gracious to all men.“	Wulfgar spake, the Wendles' chieftain,
349	wæs his módsefa manegum gecýðed	Sein mannlicher Muth war männiglich kund,	Sein mutiger Sinn war manchem bekannt,	his courage was well-known to many,	renowned as a warrior, well known for his wisdom	349	his mind was known to many,	Wulfgar replied then (he was prince of the Wendels,	whose might of mind to many was known,
350	wíg ond wísdóm--: 'Ic þæs wine Deniga	Seine Kraft und Kunst: »Den König der Dänen,	Seine Kühnheit und Klugheit --: 'Den König der Dänen,	war-skill and wisdom--: 'I this from friend of the Danes,	and the temper of his mind: “I will take this message,	350	his valour and wisdom: „I therefore the Danes' friend,	His boldness of spirit was known unto many,	his courage and counsel: “The king of Danes,
351	fréan Scildinga frínan wille	Der Schildinge Fürsten, will ich fragen gehn,	Den Fürsten der Scyldinge, fragen will ich,	lord of the Scyldings, will inquire,	in accordance with your wish, to	351	the Scyldings' lord, will ask,	His prowess and prudence): „The prince of the Scyldings,	the Scyldings' friend, I fain will tell,
352	béaga bryttan· swá þú béna eart·	Den Ringbrecher, deiner Reise wegen	Den Brecher der Ringe, die Bitte erfüllend,	from the giver of rings, --as you are petitioners--	our noble king, our dear lord, friend of the Danes,	352	the distributor of rings, as thou requestest,	The friend-lord of Danemen, I will ask of thy journey,	the Breaker-of-Rings, as the boon thou askest,
353	þéoden maérne ymb þínne síð	Wie du es wünschest, den würdigen Herscher;	Dem edlen Herrscher dein Anliegen melden,	from that famed sovereign about your quest,	the giver of rings. I will go and ask him	353	the great lord, concerning thy voyage, and to thee	The giver of rings, as thou urgest me do it,	the famed prince, of thy faring hither,
354	ond þé þá andsware aédre gecýðan	Die Antwort aber dir eilends künden,	Und eiligst dann dir die Antwort künden,	and to you the answer promptly make known	about your coming here, then hurry back	354	the answer quickly make known	The folk-chief famous, and inform thee early	and, swiftly after, such answer bring
355	ðe mé se góda ágifan þenceð.'	Die mir der Gute zu geben gedenkt.«	Die der Gütige mir zu geben geruht.'	which to me the virtuous one sees fit to give.'	with whatever reply it pleases him to give.”	355	that me the good prince shall think fit to give.	What answer the good one mindeth to render me.“	as the doughty monarch may deign to give.”
356	Hwearf þá hrædlíce þaér Hróðgár sæt	Da gieng er hurtig hin, wo Hrodgar saß,	Nun hastet' er hin, wo Hrodgar saß,	He turned then quickly to where Hrothgar sat,	With that he turned to where Hrothgar sat,	356	He then turn'd hastily to where Hrothgar sat,	He turned then hurriedly where Hrothgar was sitting,	Hied then in haste to where Hrothgar sat
357	eald ond anhár mid his eorla gedriht·	Der alte unbehaarte, in seiner Eorle Schar.	Alt und ergraut in des Adels Mitte;	old and very grey, amid his company of earls;	an old man among retainers;	357	old and hairless, with his assemblage of earls.	Old and hoary, his earlmen attending him;	white-haired and old, his earls about him,
358	éode ellenróf þæt hé for eaxlum gestód	Der Erlauchte eilte bis er vor der Achsel stand	Zur linken Schulter des Landesherren	he strode grandly so that he stood by the shoulders	the valiant follower stood four-square	358	The valour- fam'd chief went so that he before the shoulders stood	The strength-famous went till he stood at the shoulder	till the stout thane stood at the shoulder there
359	Deniga fréän: cúþe hé duguðe þéaw·	Dem König der Dänen; er kannte Hofgebrauch.	Hielt sich der Held -- den Hofbrauch kannt' er --.	of the Danes' lord: he knew the custom of veteran-warriors;	in front of his king: he knew the courtesies.	359	of the Danes' lord: he knew the usage of a court.	Of the lord of the Danemen, of courteous thanemen	of the Danish king: good courtier he!
360	Wulfgár maðelode tó his winedrihtne:	Da wandte sich Wulfgar zu dem werthen Herrn:	Nun frei zum Fürsten und Freund sprach Wulfgar:	Wulfgar made this speech to his friend and lord:	Wulfgar addressed his dear lord:	360	Wulfgar spake to his friendly lord:	The custom he minded. Wulfgar addressed then	Wulfgar spake to his winsome lord: —
361	Hér syndon geferede feorran cumene	»Gefahren kamen von fern hieher,	'Von fernher sind vom Volk der Gauten	'Here have ventured, come from far away,	“People from Geatland have put ashore.	361	„Hither are borne, come from afar,	His friendly liegelord: „Folk of the Geatmen	“Hither have fared to thee far-come men
362	ofer geofenes begang Géata léode·	Ueber Meeresrücken Recken des Geatenlands;	Männer hierher übers Meer gesegelt;	over the expanse of the sea, men of the Geats;	They have sailed far over the wide sea.	362	over ocean's course, people of the Goths;	O'er the way of the waters are wafted hither,	o'er the paths of ocean, people of Geatland;
363	þone yldestan óretmecgas	Ihren Häuptling hör ich die Heldensöhne	Ihren Häuptling nennen die Heergesellen	the eldest one of these elite warriors	They call the chief in charge of their band	363	the chief these sons of conflict	Faring from far-lands: the foremost in rank	and the stateliest there by his sturdy band
364	Béowulf nemnað· hý bénan synt	Beowulf nennen. Sie bitten nur,	Beowulf mit Namen. Sie bitten, mein König,	is called Beowulf; they are asking	by the name of Beowulf. They beg, my lord,	364	name Beowulf. They are petitioners	The battle-champions Beowulf title.	is Beowulf named. This boon they seek,
365	þæt híe, þéoden min, wið þé móton	Reden zu dürfen mit dir, mein König!	Worte mit dir wechseln zu dürfen.	that they, my lord, with you might	an audience with you, exchange of words	365	that they, my lord, with thee may	They make this petition: with thee, O my chieftain,	that they, my master, may with thee
366	wordum wrixlan· nó ðú him wearne getéoh	Und Worte zu wechseln: das weigre du nicht.	Nun weigere nicht, gewähre ihnen	exchange words; give them not refusal	and formal greeting. Most gracious Hrothgar,	366	in words converse: do not decree them a denial.	To be granted a conference; O gracious King Hrothgar,	have speech at will: nor spurn their prayer
367	ðínra gegncwida, glædman Hróðgár·	Sie scheinen der Gunst deiner Gegenrede	Die Gegenrede, gütiger Hrodgar!	from your answers, gracious Hrothgar;	do not refuse them, but grant them a reply.	367	Of thy reciprocal words of the pleasure, Hrothgar they,	Friendly answer refuse not to give them!	to give them hearing, gracious Hrothgar!
368	hý on wíggetáwum wyrðe þinceað	Nach den Waffengewanden wohl würdig, Hrodgar,	Im Waffenschmuck erscheinen sie würdig	they by their war-gear seem worthy	From their arms and appointment, they appear well born	368	in their war- equipments, appear worthy,	In war-trappings weeded worthy they seem	In weeds of the warrior worthy they,
369	eorla geæhtlan· húru se aldor déah	Und der Edeln Achtung; ihr Obherr gewiss,	Der Achtung der Edlen, vor allem der Fürst,	of the esteem of nobles; indeed, the prince is powerful,	and worthy of respect, especially the one	369	of the estimation of earls: at least the chief certainly,	Of earls to be honored; sure the atheling is doughty	methinks, of our liking; their leader most surely,
370	sé þaém heaðorincum hider wísade.'	Der die Heermänner hieher gewiesen hat.«	Der die Heldenschar hierher geführt hat!'	who the warriors led hither.'	who has led them this far: he is formidable indeed.”	370	who the warriors has led hither.	Who headed the heroes hitherward coming.“	a hero that hither his henchmen has led.”

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
371	Hróðgár maþelode helm Scyldinga:	Da versetzte Hrodgar, der Helm der Schildinge:	Der Hüter der Scyldinge, Hrodgar, sagte:	Hrothgar spoke, --the Helm of the Scyldings--:	Hrothgar, protector of Shieldings, replied:	371	Hrothgar spake, the Scyldings' helm:	Hrothgar answered, helm of the Scyldings:	HROTHGAR answered, helmet of Scyldings: —
372	Ic hine cúðe cnihtwesende·	»Ich kannt ihn wohl, als er ein Knabe noch war.	'Ich kannt' ihn schon, als er Knabe noch war.	'I knew him when he was a youth;	“I used to know him when he was a young boy.	372	„I knew him, being a boy:	„I remember this man as the merest of striplings.	“I knew him of yore in his youthful days;
373	wæs his ealdfæder Ecgþéo háten	Sein Vater, der alte, war Ecgtheow geheißen,	Ecgtheow hieß sein alter Vater,	his old father was called Ecgtheow,	His father before him was called Ecgtheow.	373	his old father was Ecgtheow named,	His father long dead now was Ecgtheow titled,	his aged father was Ecgtheow named,
374	ðaém tó hám forgeaf Hréþel Géata	Dem zur Hausfrau Hredel, der Herr der Geaten,	Dem Hredel, der Gaute, zur Hausfrau gab	to whom gave into his home Hrethel of the Geats	Hrethel the Geat gave Ecgtheow	374	to whom at home gave Hrethel lord of the Goths	Him Hrethel the Geatman granted at home his	to whom, at home, gave Hrethel the Geat
375	ángan dohtor· is his eaforan nú	Die einzige Tochter gab. Sein Abkömmling fuhr er	Die einzige Tochter; sein Erbe kommt jetzt,	his only daughter; now his heir is	his daughter in marriage. This man is their son,	375	his only daughter: is his offspring now,	One only daughter; his battle-brave son	his only daughter. Their offspring bold
376	heard hér cumen· sóhte holdne wine.	Nun her, der harte, den holden Freund zu suchen!	Der furchtlose Held, den Freund zu besuchen.	come here bravely, seeking a steadfast friend.	here to follow up an old friendship.	376	bold, hither come, sought a kind friend?	Is come but now, sought a trustworthy friend.	fares hither to seek the steadfast friend.
377	Ðonne sægdon þæt saélíþende	So sagten mir Seefahrende,	Es sagten von ihm die Seefahrer,	Further, it has been said by sea-farers,	A crew of seamen who sailed for me once	377	For/that/said the sea-voyagers,	Seafaring sailors asserted it then,	And seamen, too, have said me this, —
378	þá ðe gifsceattas Géata fyredon	Die Güter und Gaben der Geaten uns her	Die jüngst Geschenke den Gauten brachten	they who our gifts of coins ferried for the Geats	with a gift-cargo across to Geatland	378	who the gift -treasures for the Goths bore	Who valuable gift-gems of the Geatmen carried	who carried my gifts to the Geatish court,
379	þyder tó þance· þæt hé þrítiges	Zu Danke brachten, daß dreißig Männer	Als Königsdank, daß die Kraft von dreißig	thither in thanks, that he thirty	returned with marvellous tales about him:	379	thither gratuitously, that he of thirty	As peace-offering thither, that he thirty men's grapple	thither for thanks, — he has thirty men's
380	manna mægencræft on his mundgripe	Kraft der kühne, Kampfberühmte	Starken Männern der Streitbare habe	men's strength in the grip of his hand,	a thane, they declared, with the strength of thirty	380	men the mighty power, in his hand-gripe,	Has in his hand, the hero-in-battle.	heft of grasp in the gripe of his hand,
381	heaþoróf hæbbe· hine hálig god	Im Handgriff habe. Ihn hat der heilige Gott	Im Griff seiner Faust. Gottes Fügung	renowned in war, has; him holy God,	in the grip of each hand. Now Holy God	381	the war- fam'd, has. Him holy God,	The holy Creator usward sent him,	the bold-in-battle. Blessed God
382	for árstafum ús onsende	Uns zu Ehren herübergesandt	Hat huldreich ihn hierher gesendet	in benevolence, has sent to us,	has, in His goodness, guided him here	382	in his mercies, to us hath sent,	To West-Dane warriors, I ween, for to render	out of his mercy this man hath sent
383	tó West-Denum· þæs ic wén hæbbe·	Zu den Westdänen, so will mir ahnen,	Zum Heil den Dänen -- die Hoffnung hab' ich --	to the West-Danes, of this I have hope,	to the West-Danes, to defend us from Grendel.	383	to the West Danes: therefore have I hope	'Gainst Grendel's grimness gracious assistance:	to Danes of the West, as I ween indeed,
384	wið Grendles gryre· ic þaém gódan sceal	Wider Grendels Graus. Dem Guten will ich	Wider Grendels Graus: mit Gaben lohn' ich	against Grendel's terror; I the good man must	This is my hope; and for his heroism	384	against Grendel's horror. I to the good chief shall	I shall give to the good one gift-gems for courage.	against horror of Grendel. I hope to give
385	for his módþræce mádmas béodan.	Für seine Kühnheit Kleinode bieten.	Dem Trefflichen gern seinen tapfern Entschluß.	for his great daring offer precious treasures.	I will recompense him with a rich treasure.	385	for his valorous daring, treasures offer.	Hasten to bid them hither to speed them,	the good youth gold for his gallant thought.
386	Béo ðú on ofeste· hát in gáän	Nun bitte sie eilends hereinzutreten,	Beeile dich schnell, zum Eintritt lade	Be you in haste, order to come in	Go immediately, bid him and the Geats	386	Be thou speedy, bid them come in,	To see assembled this circle of kinsmen;	Be thou in haste, and bid them hither,
387	séon sibbegedriht samod ætgædere·	Daß sie der Sippen Schar hier beisammen sehen.	Die edle Sippschaft, alle zusammen	to see me the noble band of kinsmen all together;	he has in attendance to assemble and enter.	387	see their kindred band assembled together.	Tell them expressly they're welcome in sooth to	clan of kinsmen, to come before me;
388	gesaga him éac wordum þæt híe sint wilcuman	Und meld ihnen wahrhaft, daß sie willkommen sind	Und künde den Helden, willkommen sei'n sie	Say to them also in words, that they are welcome	Say, moreover, when you speak to them,	388	Say to them eke in words, that they are welcome guests	The men of the Danes.“ To the door of the building	and add this word, — they are welcome guests
389	Deniga léodum.' #???#	Uns Geerdänen all.« [Da gieng hinaus	Dem Volk der Dänen!'	to the Danish land.'	they are welcome to Denmark.”	389	to the Danes' people.	Wulfgar went then, this word-message shouted:	to folk of the Danes.” [To the door of the hall
390	#???# Word inne ábéad:	Wulfgar der Wendelfürst,] und das Wort entbot er:	Ein Wort von innen sprach:	A word from within announced:	At the door of the hall, Wulfgar duly delivered the message:	390	the words announced:	„My victorious liegelord bade me to tell you,	Wulfgar went] and the word declared: —
391	Éow hét secgan sigedrihten mín	»Sagen soll ich euch von dem siegreichen Fürsten,	'Sagen läßt euch der siegberühmte	'To you I am commanded to say by my valorous lord,	“My lord, the conquering king of the Danes,	391	„To you bids me say my victor-lord,	The East-Danes' atheling, that your origin knows he,	“To you this message my master sends,
392	aldor Éast-Dena þæt hé éower æþelu can	Der Ostdänen König, euern Adel kenn er,	Fürst der Dänen, der Fremden Abkunft	the leader of the East Danes, that he knows your noble history,	bids me announce that he knows your ancestry;	392	prince of the East Danes, and that ye are to him,	And o'er wave-billows wafted ye welcome are hither,	East-Danes' king, that your kin he knows,
393	ond gé him syndon ofer saéwylmas	Und über der See salzreiche Wellen	Kenne er wohl und den Kühngesinnten	and you are to him, over sea-swells,	also that he welcomes you here to Heorot	393	that your nobility he knows; over the sea-billows	Valiant of spirit. Ye straightway may enter	hardy heroes, and hails you all
394	heardhicgende hider wilcuman·	Heiß er euch hoch- geherzte willkommen.	Biete er Willkomm vom Wogenkampfe.	--bold in thought-- welcome hither;	and salutes your arrival from across the sea.	394	boldly striving hither, welcome guests.	Clad in corslets, cased in your helmets,	welcome hither o'er waves of the sea!
395	nú gé móton gangan in éowrum gúðgeatáwum	So könnt ihr kommen im Kampfgewande,	Gestattet ist's euch, im Streitgewande,	now you may enter in your war-gear,	You are free now to move forward	395	Now ye may go, in your war-accoutrements,	To see King Hrothgar. Here let your battle-boards,	Ye may wend your way in war-attire,
396	under heregríman Hróðgár geseon·	Unter Helm und Harnisch, Hrodgarn zu sehen;	Und helmbedeckt dem Hrodgar zu nah'n,	under visored-helmets, to see Hrothgar;	to meet Hrothgar, in helmets and armour,	396	under the martial helm, Hrothgar to see.	Wood-spears and war-shafts, await your conferring.“	and under helmets Hrothgar greet;
397	laétað hildebord hér onbidan,	Die scharfen Schäfte und der Schilde Ränder	Doch draußen laßt die dräuenden Speere	let battle-boards here await,	but shields must stay here and spears be stacked	397	Let your war-boards here await,	The mighty one rose then, with many a liegeman,	but let here the battle-shields bide your parley,
398	wuduwælsceaftas, worda geþinges.'	Laßt derweil erwarten des Worts der Bestimmung.«	Und die Schilde zurück bis zum Schluß der Beredung.'	and wooden slaughter-shafts, the result of words.'	until the outcome of the audience is clear.”	398	your spears and deadly shafts, the council of words.“	An excellent thane-group; some there did await them,	and wooden war-shafts wait its end.”
399	Árás þá se ríca, ymb hine rinc manig	Da erhob sich der Hehre und die Helden um ihn,	Der Recke erhob sich und rings um ihn	Then the mighty one arose, about him many warriors,	The hero arose, surrounded closely	399	Arose then the mighty chief, around him many a warrior,	And as bid of the brave one the battle-gear guarded.	Uprose the mighty one, ringed with his men,
400	þrýðlíc þegna héap· sume þaér bidon·	Dreister Degen Schar. Dort verblieben Einige,	Seine wackere Schar; nur wenige blieben	the glorious troop of thanes; some waited there,	by his powerful thanes. A party remained	400	a valiant band of thanes; some there remain'd,	Together they hied them, while the hero did guide them,	brave band of thanes: some bode without,
401	heaðoréaf héoldon swá him se hearda bebéad·	Des Heergeräths zu hüten nach des Herrn Gebot.	Als Hüter der Waffen, wie der Held gebot.	guarding the gear of war as the hardy leader bade;	under orders to keep watch on the arms;	401	held the war- weeds, as them the bold one bade.	'Neath Heorot's roof; the high-minded went then	battle-gear guarding, as bade the chief.
402	snyredon ætsomne· þá secg wísode	Die Andern eilten, dem Amtmann folgend	Dann schritten die Degen, vom Dienstmann geführt,	they hurried together; the hero led the way for them	the rest proceeded, led by their prince	402	They hasten'd together, to where the warrior directed,	Sturdy 'neath helmet till he stood in the building.	Then hied that troop where the herald led them,
403	under Heorotes hróf·	Unter Heorots Dach. Ihr Herr schritt voran	Unter Heorots Dach,	under Heorot's roof,	under Heorot’s roof. And standing on the hearth	403	under Heorot's roof,	Beowulf spake (his burnie did glisten,	under Heorot's roof: [the hero strode,]
404	heard under helme þæt hé on héoðe gestód.	Unterm Helm sich hehlend bis er vor dem Hochsitz stand.	Mit dem Helm bedeckt stand er in der Halle.	severe under his helmet, until he stood in the hall.	in webbed links that the smith had woven,	404	the bold one under helm, till that on the dais he stood.	His armor seamed over by the art of the craftsman):	hardy 'neath helm, till the hearth he neared.
405	Béowulf maðelode --on him byrne scán	Beowulf begann, die Brünne glänzt' ihm,	Beowulf sprach -- an ihm blitzte der Harnisch,	Beowulf spoke --on him a mail-coat gleamed,	the fine-forged mesh of his gleaming mail-shirt,	405	Beowulf spake, on him his byrnie shone,	„Hail thou, Hrothgar! I am Higelac's kinsman	Beowulf spake, — his breastplate gleamed,
406	searonet seowed smiþes orþancum--:	Das Schlachtnetz, vom Schmiede kunstreich verschlungen:	Das Schlachtnetz, künstlich vom Schmiede geflochten --:	a net of armour woven by smith's skilful art--:	resolute in his helmet, Beowulf spoke:	406	his war- net sewed by the smith's devices:	And vassal forsooth; many a wonder	war-net woven by wit of the smith: —
407	Wæs þú, Hróðgár, hál. Ic eom Higeláces	»Heil dir, Hrodgar! Ich bin Hygelaks	'Heil dir, Hrodgar! Hygelacs Lehnsmann	'Be you, Hrothgar, whole. I am Hygelace's	“Greetings to Hrothgar. I am Hygelac’s kinsman,	407	„Be thou, Hrothgar, hail! I am Hygelac's	I dared as a stripling. The doings of Grendel,	“Thou Hrothgar, hail! Hygelac's I,
408	maég ond magoðegn· hæbbe ic maérða fela	Mann und Neffe. Viel mannhafter Thaten	Und Vetter grüßt dich, der vielen Ruhm schon	kinsman and retainer; I have many great labours	one of his hall-troop. When I was younger,	408	kinsman and fellow- warrior: I have great deeds many	In far-off fatherland I fully did know of:	kinsman and follower. Fame a plenty
409	ongunnen on geogoþe· mé wearð Grendles þing	Begieng ich jung schon. Mir blieb Grendels Unfug	Geerntet als Jüngling. Zum Erbsitz daheim	undertaken in my youth; Grendel's enterprises have to me become,	I had great triumphs. Then news of Grendel,	409	undertaken in my youth. To me became Grendel's affair,	Sea-farers tell us, this hall-building standeth,	have I gained in youth! These Grendel-deeds
410	on mínre éþeltyrf undyrne cúð:	Auf meinem Erbsitz unverhohlen.	Scholl grause Kunde von Grendels Treiben:	on my native soil, clearly known:	hard to ignore, reached me at home:	410	on my native turf, manifestly known:	Excellent edifice, empty and useless	I heard in my home-land heralded clear.
411	secgað saélíðend þæt þæs sele stande	Seefahrer sagten mir, dein Saal hier stünde,	Die Seefahrer sagen, der Saal hier stehe,	it is said by sea-farers that in this hall stands,	sailors brought stories of the plight you suffer	411	sea-farers say that this hall stands,	To all the earlmen after evenlight's glimmer	Seafarers say how stands this hall,
412	reced sélesta rinca gehwylcum	Die hehrste der Hallen, der Helden jeglichem	Das herrliche Haus für die Helden alle	--the best of buildings-- for each and every man,	in this legendary hall, how it lies deserted,	412	this house most excellent, for every warrior	'Neath heaven's bright hues hath hidden its glory.	of buildings best, for your band of thanes
413	ídel ond unnyt siððan aéfenléoht	Eitel und unnütz, wenn das Abendlicht	Unnütz und öd', sobald abends die Sonne	idle and useless, after evening-light	empty and useless once the evening light	413	void and useless, after the evening light	This my earls then urged me, the most excellent of them,	empty and idle, when evening sun
414	under heofenes hádor beholen weorþeð.	Unter heiterm Himmel sich verhohlen habe.	Hinterm Schirm des Himmels verschwunden sei.	under the firmament of heaven goes to hide.	hides itself under heaven’s dome.	414	under heaven's serenity is conceal'd.	Carles very clever, to come and assist thee,	in the harbor of heaven is hidden away.
415	Þá mé þæt gelaérdon léode míne	Da riethen mir nun die Recken mein,	Da rieten es mir meine Recken alsbald,	Then I was advised that, by my people,	So every elder and experienced councilman	415	Then me counsel'd my people,	Folk-leader Hrothgar; fully they knew of	So my vassals advised me well, —
416	þá sélestan snotere ceorlas,	Die edelsten auch und einsichtsvollsten,	Die wackersten Männer, weise Freunde,	the best ones, the clever chaps,	among my people supported my resolve	416	the most excellent sagacious men,	The strength of my body. Themselves they beheld me	brave and wise, the best of men, —
417	þéoden Hróðgár, þæt ic þé sóhte	Hier, König Hrodgar, dich heimzusuchen,	Zur dir zu fahren, Dänenkönig!	sovereign Hrothgar, that it were thee I should seek,	to come here to you, King Hrothgar,	417	prince Hrothgar! that I thee should seek;	When I came from the contest, when covered with gore	O sovran Hrothgar, to seek thee here,
418	for þan híe mægenes cræft míne cúþon·	Zumal sie meine Machtgestrenge kannten,	Weil die Kraft meiner Faust bekannt ihnen war.	for that they the force of the strength of mine knew;	because all knew of my awesome strength.	418	because they of my strength the power knew.	Foes I escaped from, where five I had bound,	for my nerve and my might they knew full well.
419	selfe ofersáwon ðá ic of searwum cwóm	Und selber oft sahen, wenn ich vom Siege kam,	Sie sahen es selbst, wie besudelt mit Blut	themselves had looked on, when I returned from battle,	They had seen me boltered in the blood of enemies	419	Themselves beheld, when from their snares I came,	The giant-race wasted, in the waters destroying	Themselves had seen me from slaughter come
420	fáh from féondum þaér ic fífe geband·	Von den Feinden blutig, wie ich fünfe gebunden.	Ich den Feinden entrann, deren fünf ich gebunden,	stained with the blood of foes, where I bound five,	when I battled and bound five beasts,	420	blood-stain'd from the foes, where five I bound;	The nickers by night, bore numberless sorrows,	blood-flecked from foes, where five I bound,
421	ýðde eotena cyn ond on ýðum slóg	Ich tilgte die Thurse, traf in den Wellen	In den Wogen dann nachts die Walrosse schlug,	destroyed ogrish kin, and amid the waves slew	raided a troll-nest and in the night-sea	421	(the eoten race boil'd with rage) and on the billows slew	The Weders avenged (woes had they suffered)	and that wild brood worsted. I' the waves I slew
422	niceras nihtes· nearoþearfe dréah·	Nachts die Nixe, große Noth erduldend	Die Riesentiere; so rächt' ich die Not	nicors by night; I weathered distress in many a tight corner,	slaughtered sea-brutes. I have suffered extremes	422	nickers by night; pinching want I suffer'd:	Enemies ravaged; alone now with Grendel	nicors by night, in need and peril
423	wræc Wedera níð --wéan áhsodon--	Der Wedern Harm zu rächen, denn Weh betraf sie	Der Volksgenossen, Gefahr nicht achtend,	avenged injury done the Wederas --they sought woe--	and avenged the Geats (their enemies brought it	423	I aveng'd the Weders' quarrel; (they sought their misery; )	I shall manage the matter, with the monster of evil,	avenging the Weders, whose woe they sought, —
424	forgrand gramum ond nú wið Grendel sceal	Bis ich die grimmen tödtete. Mit Grendeln will ich jetzt	Und alle vertilgt' ich die Ungeheuer.	the foes I crushed, and now against Grendel I am bound,	upon themselves, I devastated them).	424	and I now against Grendel shall, fiercely crush'd them;	The giant, decide it. Thee I would therefore	crushing the grim ones. Grendel now,
425	wið þám áglaécan ána gehégan	Ich Einer allein mit dem ungethümen	Allein nun will ich zum Austrag bringen	with that terrible creature, alone, to settle	Now I mean to be a match for Grendel,	425	against that miserable being, alone hold	Beg of thy bounty, Bright-Danish chieftain,	monster cruel, be mine to quell
426	ðing wið þyrse. Ic þé nú ðá,	Riesen ins Gericht gehn. So ruf ich dich an,	Mit Grendel den Streit, dem grimmen Thursen,	the affair with the troll. I now then you,	settle the outcome in single combat.	426	council with the giant. I thee now,	Lord of the Scyldings, this single petition:	in single battle! So, from thee,
427	brego Beorht-Dena, biddan wille,	Gebieter der Dänen, bitten will ich,	Und eine Gunst, edler Scylding,	prince of the Bright-Danes, want to request,	And so, my request, O king of Bright-Danes,	427	lord of the bright Danes, will beseech,	Not to refuse me, defender of warriors,	thou sovran of the Shining-Danes,
428	eodor Scyldinga, ánre béne:	Obdach der Schildinge, dich Einer Bitte,	Füst der Dänen! erfleh' ich von dir:	O protector of the Scyldings, one boon:	dear prince of the Shieldings, friend of the people	428	protector of the Scyldings, one prayer:	Friend-lord of folks, so far have I sought thee,	Scyldings'-bulwark, a boon I seek, —
429	þæt ðú mé ne forwyrne, wígendra hléo	Die versage mir nicht, du Schirm der Kämpfer,	Verwehr' mir nicht, der ich weither kam,	that you not refuse me, O shield of warriors,	and their ring of defence, my one request	429	that thou deny me not, patron of warriors,	That I may unaided, my earlmen assisting me,	and, Friend-of-the-folk, refuse it not,
430	fréowine folca, nú ic þus feorran cóm·	Freund deiner Völker, da ich so fern her kam:	Du Hort der Krieger, holder Volksfreund,	liege and comrade of the folk, now that I have come thus far;	is that you won’t refuse me, who have come this far,	430	friend of people, now I am thus come from far,	This brave-mooded war-band, purify Heorot.	O Warriors'-shield, now I've wandered far, —
431	þæt ic móte ána, mínra eorla gedryht	Daß ich Einer dürfe mit meiner Edlinge Schar,	Daß ich allein mit den edlen Gefährten,	that I might alone, with my company of nobles	the privilege of purifying Heorot,	431	that I alone may, with the company of my earls,	I have heard on inquiry, the horrible creature	that I alone with my liegemen here,
432	ond þes hearda héap, Heorot faélsian·	Dieser Helden Geleit, Heorot reinigen.	Mit Hilfe der Meinen Heorot säubre.	and this hardy horde of warriors, cleanse Heorot;	with my own men to help me, and nobody else.	432	and this bold band, Heorot purify.	From veriest rashness recks not for weapons;	this hardy band, may Heorot purge!
433	hæbbe ic éac ge-áhsod þæt sé aéglaéca	Ich erfuhr auch wohl, daß sich der freche Wicht	Erfahren auch hab' ich, der furchtbare Gegner	I have also heard that the evil creature	I have heard moreover that the monster scorns	433	I have also heard that the miserable being,	I this do scorn then, so be Higelac gracious,	More I hear, that the monster dire,
434	for his wonhýdum waépna ne recceð·	In seiner Verwegenheit vor Waffen nicht scheut:	Verschmähe es sorglos ein Schwert zu führen;	in his recklessness heeds not weapons;	in his reckless way to use weapons;	434	in his heedlessness, of weapons recks not;	My liegelord belovèd, lenient of spirit,	in his wanton mood, of weapons recks not;
435	ic þæt þonne forhicge --swá mé Higelác síe	Wohlan, so verheiß ich, so wahr Hygelak mir,	Drum halt' auch ich, so wahr Hygelac mir,	then I it scorn --so that for me Hygelac may be	therefore, to heighten Hygelac’s fame	435	I then will disdain (so to me may Hygelac be,	To bear a blade or a broad-fashioned target,	hence shall I scorn — so Hygelac stay,
436	mín mondrihten módes blíðe--	Mein Lehensherr, seine Liebe bewahre,	Mein gütiger Herrscher, gnädig gesinnt ist,	my liege-lord blithe in his heart--	and gladden his heart, I hereby renounce	436	my liege lord, blithe of mood)	A shield to the onset; only with hand-grip	king of my kindred, kind to me! —
437	þæt ic sweord bere oþðe sídne scyld	Weder Schwert zu tragen, noch den tiefen Schild,	Es meiner nicht würdig, dem Mörder zu wehren	that I bear a sword or broad shield,	sword and the shelter of the broad shield,	437	to bear a sword or ample shield,	The foe I must grapple, fight for my life then,	brand or buckler to bear in the fight,
438	geolorand tó gúþe ac ic mid grápe sceal	Den goldbeschlagenen: mit den Griffen der Hand	Mit blitzender Klinge und breitem Schild;	yellow-rim to war, but I with my grip shall	the heavy war-board: hand-to-hand	438	a yellow disk, to battle; but with grasp I shall	Foeman with foeman; he fain must rely on	gold-colored targe: but with gripe alone
439	fón wið féonde ond ymb feorh sacan,	Will ich den Feind erfaßen und Faust gegen Faust	Mit der Faust nur will ich den Feind bekämpfen,	fight with this fiend and over life strive,	is how it will be, a life-and-death	439	grapple with the enemy, and for life contend,	The doom of the Lord whom death layeth hold of.	must I front the fiend and fight for life,
440	láð wið láþum· ðaér gelýfan sceal	Ums Leben ringen: dem Gerichte Gottes	Ums Leben ringen: es leide den Tod	enemy against enemy; there must trust in	fight with the fiend. Whichever one death fells	440	foe against foe: there shall trust	I ween he will wish, if he win in the struggle,	foe against foe. Then faith be his
441	dryhtnes dóme sé þe hine déað nimeð·	Getrost vertraue sich, wen der Tod hinwegnimmt!	Er oder ich nach des Ewigen Ratschluß	the judgement of the Lord, whichever one that Death takes;	must deem it a just judgement by God.	441	in the Lord's doom, he whom death shall take.	To eat in the war-hall earls of the Geat-folk,	in the doom of the Lord whom death shall take.
442	wén' ic þæt hé wille gif hé wealdan mót	Ich wähn er wolle, wenn ers walten dürfte,	Wenn Grendel obsiegt, im goldenen Saale	I expect that he will wish, if he can compass it,	If Grendel wins, it will be a gruesome day;	442	I ween that he will, if he may prevail,	Boldly to swallow them, as of yore he did often	Fain, I ween, if the fight he win,
443	in þaém gúðsele Géotena léode	In der Gabenhalle uns Geaten auch	Fresse er auch die furchtlosen	in the war-hall, the Geatish people	he will glut himself on the Geats in the war-hall,	443	in the martial hall, the Goths' people	The best of the Hrethmen! Thou needest not trouble	in this hall of gold my Geatish band
444	etan unforhte swá hé oft dyde,	Furchtlos freßen, wie ers vormals that	Leute der Gauten, wie längst er fraß	to devour fearlessly, as he often did,	swoop without fear on that flower of manhood	444	eat fearlessly, as he oft has done	A head-watch to give me; he will have me dripping	will he fearless eat, — as oft before, —
445	mægenhréð manna. Ná þú mínne þearft	An den Hredmännern. Du darfst mir da	Die Blüte der Dänen. Du brauchst mein Haupt	the force of glorious warriors. You will have no need for my	as on others before. Then my face won’t be there	445	the Hrethmen's strength. Thou wilt not need my	And dreary with gore, if death overtake me,	my noblest thanes. Nor need'st thou then
446	hafalan hýdan ac hé mé habban wile	Das Haupt nicht bewachen; haben will er mich	Dann nicht zu bergen; den blutbefleckten	head to shroud, but rather he will have me	to be covered in death: he will carry me away	446	head to hide; for he will have me	Will bear me off bleeding, biting and mouthing me,	to hide my head; for his shall I be,
447	déore fahne gif mec déað nimeð	Triefend von Blut, wenn der Tod mich nimmt.	Trage er fort, wenn der Tod mich hinrafft.	fiercely stained with gore, if me Death takes,	as he goes to ground, gorged and bloodied;	447	stain'd with gore, if me death shall take;	The hermit will eat me, heedless of pity,	dyed in gore, if death must take me;
448	byreð blódig wæl· byrgean þenceð·	Er schleppt die Leiche, des Schmauses begierig	Dann schleppt er den Leib, nach dem Schmause lüstern,	he will bear my bloody corpse; he aims to bite,	he will run gloating with my raw corpse	448	will bear off my bloody corse, will resolve to feast on it;	Marking the moor-fens; no more wilt thou need then	and my blood-covered body he'll bear as prey,
449	eteð ángenga unmurnlíce·	Und ißt, der Unhold, dann unbekümmert	Der einsame Wandrer, ins öde Moor,	the lone prowler eats unmournfully,	and feed on it alone, in a cruel frenzy,	449	the lonely wretch will eat it without compunction;	Find me my food. If I fall in the battle,	ruthless devour it, the roamer-lonely,
450	mearcað mórhopu· nó ðú ymb mínes ne þearft	Sein Moor umwandelnd. Mir brauchst du dann	Der rotgefärbte, und reuelos frißt er.	marking the limits of his moor enclosures; nor will you for the needs of my	fouling his moor-nest. No need then	450	he my moor-mound will mark out. Thou needest not about the	Send to Higelac the armor that serveth	with my life-blood redden his lair in the fen:
451	líces feorme leng sorgian.	Auf Leibesnahrung nicht länger bedacht zu sein.	Dann sparst du weit're Bewirtung des Gastes!	body's funeral-provisions have any further concern.	to lament for long or lay out my body:	451	feeding on my carcase longer care.	To shield my bosom, the best of equipments,	no further for me need'st food prepare!
452	Onsend Higeláce gif mec hild nime	Dem Hygelak sende, wenn mich hinnimmt der Kampf,	Doch sink' ich im Kampf, meinem König sende	Send to Hygelac, if I am taken by battle,	if the battle takes me, send back	452	Send to Hygelac, if the conflict take me off,	Richest of ring-mails; 'tis the relic of Hrethla,	To Hygelac send, if Hild should take me,
453	beaduscrúda betst þæt míne bréost wereð,	Der Brünnen beste, die meine Brust beschirmt,	Die Brünne dann, die die Brust mir schützte,	the best of battle-shrouds, the one that protects my breast,	this breast-webbing that Weland fashioned	453	the best of battle - shrouds, that defends my breast,	The work of Wayland. Goes Weird as she must go!“	best of war-weeds, warding my breast,
454	hrægla sélest· þæt is Hraédlan láf	Das hehrste Heergewand, Hredels Nachlaß	Der Harnische besten, von Hredel ererbt,	choicest of garments; that is Hrethel's relic,	and Hrethel gave me, to Lord Hygelac.	454	of vests most excellent; it is Hrædla's legacy,		armor excellent, heirloom of Hrethel
455	Wélandes geweorc. Gaéð á wyrd swá hío scel.'	Und Wielands Werk. Seinen Weg geht das Schicksal.«	Welands Kunstwerk. Man wehrt nicht dem Schicksal!'	Wayland's work. Fate goes always as She must.'	Fate goes ever as fate must.”	455	Weland's work: fate goes ever as it must.“		and work of Wayland. Fares Wyrd as she must.”

7. Ecgtheow (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
456	Hróðgár maþelode helm Scyldinga:	Hrodgar versetzte, der Helm der Schildinge:	Der Hüter der Scyldinge, Hrodgar, sagte:	Hrothgar spoke, the helm of the Scyldings:	Hrothgar, the helmet of Shieldings, spoke:	456	Hrothgar spake, the Scyldings' helm:	Hrothgar discoursed, helm of the Scyldings:	HROTHGAR spake, the Scyldings'-helmet: —
457	Fére fyhtum, þú, wine mín Béowulf,	»Also Kämpfens halb hast du, kühner Freund Beowulf	'Nach Kampf begierig, mein kühner Freund,	'Fit to fight, you, my friend Beowulf,	“Beowulf, my friend, you have travelled here	457	“For battles thou, my friend Beowulf,	„To defend our folk and to furnish assistance,	“For fight defensive, Friend my Beowulf,
458	ond for árstafum úsic sóhtest.	Und die Ehre zu mehren, uns aufgesucht!	Hast holdgesinnt du uns heimgesucht.	and for honour us have sought.	to favour us with help and to fight for us.	458	and for honour, us hast sought.	Thou soughtest us hither, good friend Beowulf.	to succor and save, thou hast sought us here.
459	Geslóh þín fæder faéhðe maéste:	So focht auch dein Vater der Fehden größeste:	Dein Vater bestand den furchtbarsten Streit,	Your father by striking began the greatest feud:	There was a feud one time, begun by your father.	459	Thy father quell'd in fight the greatest feud:	The fiercest of feuds thy father engaged in,	Thy father's combat a feud enkindled
460	wearþ hé Heaþoláfe tó handbonan	Den Headolaf hatt er eigenhändig erschlagen	Als von seinen Händen Headolaf sank,	he was Heatholaf's slayer by his own hand	With his own hands he had killed Heatholaf,	460	he was of Heatholaf the slayer,	Heatholaf killed he in hand-to-hand conflict	when Heatholaf with hand he slew
461	mid Wilfingum· ðá hine gára cyn	Bei den Wülfingen mit Waffenmacht	Der Wylfingersproß. Sein Speervolk	of the Wylfings; then him his spear-kin	who was a Wulfing; so war was looming	461	with the Wylfings, when him the Waras' race,	'Mid Wilfingish warriors; then the Wederish people	among the Wylfings; his Weder kin
462	for herebrógan habban ne mihte·	Konnt er sich nicht halten vor des Heeres Toben.	Konnt' schützen ihn nicht vor dem Schrecken des Krieges;	for dread of troops could not shelter;	and his people, in fear of it, forced him to leave.	462	for martial dread, might not have.	For fear of a feud were forced to disown him.	for horror of fighting feared to hold him.
463	þanon hé gesóhte Súð-Dena folc	Da sucht' er Schutz bei der Süddänen Volk	Drum suchte er uns, die Süd-Dänen auf,	thence he sought the South-Danes' folk	He came away then over rolling waves	463	Thence he sought the South Danes' folk	Thence flying he fled to the folk of the South-Danes,	Fleeing, he sought our South-Dane folk,
464	ofer ýða gewealc, Ár-Scyldinga·	Jenseits der See, bei den Schildingen.	Überm schäumenden Meere, der Scyldinge Stamm.	over the welling of the waves, the Honour-Scyldings;	to the South-Danes here, the sons of honour.	464	over the rolling of the waves, a messenger to the Scyldings,	The race of the Scyldings, o'er the roll of the waters;	over surge of ocean the Honor-Scyldings,
465	ðá ic furþum wéold folce Deninga	Ich waltete damals schon des Dänenvolkes,	Schon damals beherrscht' ich der Dänen Gebiet,	at that time I had just begun to rule the Danish folk	I was then in the first flush of kingship,	465	when I first rul'd the Danes' people,	I had lately begun then to govern the Danemen,	when first I was ruling the folk of Danes,
466	ond on geogoðe héold gimmeríce	Ein Jüngling hielt ich die gemmenreiche	Kaum wehrhaft geworden, das weite Reich,	and in my youth held the precious kingdom,	establishing my sway over all the rich strongholds	466	and in youth held spacious realms,	The hoard-seat of heroes held in my youth,	wielded, youthful, this widespread realm,
467	hordburh hæleþa· ðá wæs Heregár déad	Hortburg der Helden. Heorogar war,	Der Helden Schatzhaus: Heorogar war	the treasure-keep of heroes; then was Heregar dead,	of this heroic land. Heorogar,	467	the treasure- city of men. Then was Heregar dead,	Rich in its jewels: dead was Heregar,	this hoard-hold of heroes. Heorogar was dead,
468	mín yldra maég unlifigende	Mein älterer Bruder, schon vorausgegangen,	Jüngst heimgegangen, Healfdenes Sohn,	my elder brother unliving,	my older brother and the better man,	468	my elder brother not living,	My kinsman and elder had earth-joys forsaken,	my elder brother, had breathed his last,
469	bearn Healfdenes· sé wæs betera ðonne ic.	Healfdens Geborner; der war beßer denn ich!	Mein älterer Bruder, besser als ich!	the son of Half-Dane; he was better than I.	also a son of Halfdane’s, had died.	469	the son of Healfdene; he was better than I:	Healfdene his bairn. He was better than I am!	Healfdene's bairn: he was better than I!
470	Siððan þá faéhðe féo þingode·	Da sucht' ich mit Schätzen zu sühnen die Fehde;	Die Fehde dann schlichtet' ich friedlich mit Gold,	Then the feud I settled with fees;	Finally I healed the feud by paying:	470	afterwards that quarrel I with money settled;	That feud thereafter for a fee I compounded;	Straightway the feud with fee I settled,
471	sende ic Wylfingum ofer wæteres hrycg	Den Wülfingen sandt ich über des Waßers Rücken	Übers Wasser hinüber den Wülfingen sandt' ich	I sent the Wylfings across the water's ridge	I shipped a treasure-trove to the Wulfings	471	I sent to the Wylfings, over the water's back,	O'er the weltering waters to the Wilfings I sent	to the Wylfings sent, o'er watery ridges,
472	ealde mádmas· hé mé áþas swór.	Uralte Schätze; Eide schwur er mir.	Alte Schätze: er schwur mir Eide. --	ancient treasures; he swore oaths to me.	and Ecgtheow acknowledged me with oaths of allegiance.	472	old treasures: he to me swore oaths.	Ornaments old; oaths did he swear me.	treasures olden: oaths he swore me.
473	Sorh is mé tó secganne on sefan mínum	»Meinem Herzen hält es hart zu sagen	Mit Scham nur meld' ich Männern den Schimpf,	It sorrows me to say in my heart	“It bothers me to have to burden anyone	473	Sorrow is to me to say, what for me Grendel has	It pains me in spirit to any to tell it,	Sore is my soul to say to any
474	gumena aéngum hwæt mé Grendel hafað	Der Geerträger Einem, wie mir Grendel hat	Den Grendel mir antat aus grimmer Feindschaft	to any man Grendel has caused me what	with all the grief Grendel has caused	474	in my mind, to any man,	What grief in Heorot Grendel hath caused me,	of the race of man what ruth for me
475	hýnðo on Heorote mid his heteþancum	So viel Hohn in Heorot und haßerfüllte	In Heorots Halle, der haßerfüllte.	humiliations in Heorot with his thoughts of hatred,	and the havoc he has wreaked upon us in Heorot,	475	disgrace in Heorot, with his hostile devices,	What horror unlooked-for, by hatred unceasing.	in Heorot Grendel with hate hath wrought,
476	faérníða gefremed· is mín fletwerod	Bosheit geboten. Mein Burgvolk ist,	Vom lieben Gefolge verlor ich manchen:	carried out lightning-quick attacks; my hall-troop is	our humiliations. My household-guard	476	what, sudden mischiefs perpetrated. My court- retainers are,	Waned is my war-band, wasted my hall-troop;	what sudden harryings. Hall-folk fail me,
477	wíghéap gewanod· híe wyrd forswéop	Mein Schlachtheer, geschwunden: das Schicksal tilgte sie	Der Helden viele riß herbes Geschick	waned, that war-band; they have been swept aside by Fate	are on the wane, fate sweeps them away	477	my martial band, diminished; them fate has swept away	Weird hath offcast them to the clutches of Grendel.	my warriors wane; for Wyrd hath swept them
478	on Grendles gryre· god éaþe mæg	Durch Grendels Graus. Gott mag allein	In Grendels Krallen -- Gott könnte leicht	in Grendel's horrid violence; God can easily	into Grendel’s clutches—but God can easily	478	in horror of Grendel. God easily may	God can easily hinder the scather	into Grendel's grasp. But God is able
479	þone dolsceaðan daéda getwaéfan.	Dem Schadenfrohen die Schandthaten legen.	Des frechen Feindes Frevel verhindern!	the rash ravager's deeds put an end to.	halt these raids and harrowing attacks!	479	the doltish spoiler from his deeds sever.	From deeds so direful.	this deadly foe from his deeds to turn!
480	Ful oft gebéotedon béore druncne	Gar oft erboten sich vom Biere trunken	Gar oft vermaßen sich metberauscht	Full oft have vowed, having drunk beer,	“Time and again, when the goblets passed	480	Full oft have promis'd, with beer drunken,	Oft drunken with beer	Boasted full oft, as my beer they drank,
481	ofer ealowaége óretmecgas	Bei der schäumenden Schale die Söhne des Kriegs,	Beim Humpen sitzend beherzte Krieger,	over ale-flagons, battle-men,	and seasoned fighters got flushed with beer	481	over the ale- cup, sons of conflict,	O'er the ale-vessel promised warriors in armor	earls o'er the ale-cup, armed men,
482	þæt híe in béorsele bídan woldon	Erwarten wollten sie in der weiten Halle	Daß mit blitzenden Klingen im Biersaal sie	that they in the beer-hall would await	they would pledge themselves to protect Heorot	482	that they in the beer-hall would await	They would willingly wait on the wassailing-benches	that they would bide in the beer-hall here,
483	Grendles gúþe mid gryrum ecga.	Grendels Grimm mit dem Graus der Schwerter.	Den Streit mit Grendel bestehen wollten.	Grendel's onslaught with vicious edges.	and wait for Grendel with whetted swords.	483	Grendel's warfare with terrors of edges:	A grapple with Grendel, with grimmest of edges.	Grendel's attack with terror of blades.
484	Ðonne wæs þéos medoheal on morgentíd	Dann war der Methsaal am Morgen darnach,	Zur Morgenzeit war die Methalle dann	Then, this mead-hall was in the morning	But when dawn broke and day crept in	484	then was this mead-hall, at morning- tide,	Then this mead-hall at morning with murder was reeking,	Then was this mead-house at morning tide
485	drihtsele dréorfáh þonne dæg lixte,	Wenn der Tag erglänzte, beträuft mit Blut,	Gefärbt mit Blut, wenn das Frühlicht glänzte,	this noble hall stained with gore when the day lightened,	over each empty, blood-spattered bench,	485	this princely court, stain'd with gore; when the day dawn'd,	The building was bloody at breaking of daylight,	dyed with gore, when the daylight broke,
486	eal bencþelu blóde bestýmed	Mit Blut überfloßen die Bankdielen all,	Vom Tau der Schwerter troffen die Bänke,	all of the benches smeared with blood	the floor of the mead-hall where they had feasted	486	all the bench- floor with blood besteam'd,	The bench-deals all flooded, dripping and bloodied,	all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled,
487	heall heoru-dréore· áhte ic holdra þý laés,	Die Halle mit Heerschweiß: ich hatte der Holden minder,	Der Halle Dielen. Der Helden Schar	the hall battle-gory; I had friends the fewer,	would be slick with slaughter. And so they died,	487	the hall, with horrid gore: of faithful followers I own'd the less,	The folk-hall was gory: I had fewer retainers,	gory the hall: I had heroes the less,
488	déorre duguðe þé þá déað fornam.	Der theuern Tapfern, die der Tod mir geraubt.	War minder wieder, durch Mord gelichtet! --	cherished old battle-retinue, for these Death took them away.	faithful retainers, and my following dwindled.	488	of dear nobles, Sit now to the feast,	Dear-beloved warriors, whom death had laid hold of.	doughty dear-ones that death had reft.
489	Site nú tó symle ond onsaél meoto	Sitze zum Schmause nun und entsiegle den Helden	Nun setz' dich zum Mahle, du Siegberühmter!	Sit now to feast and untie your thoughts	“Now take your place at the table, relish	489	whom then death destroyed. and unbind with mead	Sit at the feast now, thy intents unto heroes,	— But sit to the banquet, unbind thy words,
490	sigehréð secgum swá þín sefa hwette.'	Mit Meth die Siegeslust, wie dein Muth dich antreibt.«	Und frei vom Herzen laß fließen die Rede.'	of your glorious victories to the soldiers, as your heart urges.'	the triumph of heroes to your heart’s content.”	490	thy valiant breast with my warriors, as thy mind may excite.“	Thy victor-fame show, as thy spirit doth urge thee!“	hardy hero, as heart shall prompt thee.”
491	Þá wæs Géatmæcgum geador ætsomne	Da ward den geatischen Gästen zumal	Nun ward für alle die edlen Gauten	Then the Geatish men were gathered together	Then a bench was cleared in that banquet hall	491	Then was for the sons of the Goths altogether	For the men of the Geats then together assembled,	Gathered together, the Geatish men
492	on béorsele benc gerýmed	In der Bierhalle eine Bank geräumt,	Im Biersaale die Bank geräumt	in the beer-hall, room was made on a bench,	so the Geats could have room to be together	492	in the beer-hall a bench clear'd:	In the beer-hall blithesome a bench was made ready;	in the banquet-hall on bench assigned,
493	þaér swíðferhþe sittan éodon	Wo sich niederließen die Lebensfrischen	Und so setzten die kühnen Krieger sich nieder,	there the strong-souled went to sit down,	and the party sat, proud in their bearing,	493	there the strong of soul went to sit	There warlike in spirit they went to be seated,	sturdy-spirited, sat them down,
494	þrýðum dealle þegn nytte behéold	Zu frohem Ergetzen. Nicht vergaß ein Knappe	Die trotzigen Degen. Ein Dienstmann trug,	proud in prowess a thane performed his office,	strong and stalwart. An attendant stood by	494	tumultuously rejoicing: the thane observ'd his duty,	Proud and exultant. A liegeman did service,	hardy-hearted. A henchman attended,
495	sé þe on handa bær hroden ealowaége	In der Hand den Aelkrug, den herrlich geschnitzten,	Beflissen des Amtes, die funkelnde Kanne	he who in his hands bore an ornate ale-cup,	with a decorated pitcher, pouring bright	495	who in his hand bare the ornamented ale-cup,	Who a beaker embellished bore with decorum,	carried the carven cup in hand,
496	scencte scír wered· scop hwílum sang	Schieren Trank zu schenken. Oft sang ein Sänger	Und schenkte das Bier. Es scholl aus des Sängers	decanted pure sweet mead; a bard sang from time to time	helpings of mead. And the minstrel sang,	496	he pour'd the bright, sweet liquor; the gleeman sang at times	And gleaming-drink poured. The gleeman sang whilom	served the clear mead. Oft minstrels sang
497	hádor on Heorote· þaér wæs hæleða dréam,	Heiter in Heorot. Da war der Helden Wonne	Mund ein Lied und munter zechten	clear in Heorot; there was joy of heroes,	filling Heorot with his head-clearing voice,	497	serene in Heorot: there was joy of warriors,	Hearty in Heorot; there was heroes' rejoicing,	blithe in Heorot. Heroes revelled,
498	duguð unlýtel Dena ond Wedera.	Und nicht wenig Wehrkraft der Wedern und Dänen.	In Jubel und Lust die Gauten und Dänen.	no small host of Danes and Wederas.	gladdening that great rally of Geats and Danes.	498	no few nobles, of Danes and Weders.	A numerous war-band of Weders and Danemen.	no dearth of warriors, Weder and Dane.

8. Hunferd (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
499	Hunferð maþelode Ecgláfes bearn	Da begann Hunferd, Ecglafs Sohn,	Nun redete Unferth, des Ecglaf Sohn,	Unferth spoke, the son of Edgelaf,	From where he crouched at the king’s feet,	499	Hunferth spake, Ecglaf's son,	Unferth spoke up, Ecglaf his son,	UNFERTH spake, the son of Ecglaf,
500	þe æt fótum sæt fréan Scyldinga·	Der zu Füßen saß dem Fürsten der Schildinge,	Der dem Fürsten der Dänen zu Füßen saß,	who sat at the feet of the lord of the Scyldings;	Unferth, a son of Ecglaf’s, spoke	500	who at the feet sat of the Scyldings ' lord;	Who sat at the feet of the lord of the Scyldings,	who sat at the feet of the Scyldings' lord,
501	onband beadurúne --wæs him Béowulfes síð	Kampfrunen zu entbinden: ihm war Beowulfs Kunst,	Die Streitrune lösend --dem Stolzen verdrießlich	he unbound battle-runes --for him was the venture of Beowulf,	contrary words. Beowulf’s coming,	501	unbound a hostile speech. To him was the voyage of Beowulf,	Opened the jousting (the journey of Beowulf,	unbound the battle-runes. — Beowulf's quest,
502	módges merefaran micel æfþunca	Des kühnen Seeseglers, schrecklich zuwider.	War Beowulfs Fahrt durch die brandenden Wogen,	brave seafarer's, a source of great displeasure,	his sea-braving, made him sick with envy:	502	the bold sea- farer, a great displeasure;	Sea-farer doughty, gave sorrow to Unferth	sturdy seafarer's, sorely galled him;
503	forþon þe hé ne úþe þæt aénig óðer man	Allzu ungern sah er, daß ein anderer Mann	Denn der Menschen keinem im Mittelgarten	because he did not grant that any other man	he could not brook or abide the fact	503	because he grudged that any other man	And greatest chagrin, too, for granted he never	ever he envied that other men
504	aéfre maérða þon má middangeardes	In diesem Mittelkreiß mehr des Ruhmes	Gönnt' er es, reicheren Ruhm zu erwerben	ever glorious deeds the more on middle-earth	that anyone else alive under heaven	504	ever more glories of mid- earth	That any man else on earth should attain to,	should more achieve in middle-earth
505	gehédde under heofenum þonne hé sylfa--:	Unterm Himmel hätte als Hunferd selbst:	Unterm himmlischen Saal, als er selber heimtrug--:	heeded under the heavens than he himself--:	might enjoy greater regard than he did:	505	held under heaven than himself:	Gain under heaven, more glory than he):	of fame under heaven than he himself. —
506	Eart þú sé Béowulf sé þe wið Brecan wunne	»Bist du der Beowulf, der mit Breka schwamm	'Bist der Beowulf du, der mit Breca stritt	'Are you the Beowulf, who contested against Breca	“Are you the Beowulf who took on Breca	506	“Art thou the Beowulf who with Breca strove	„Art thou that Beowulf with Breca did struggle,	“Art thou that Beowulf, Breca's rival,
507	on sídne saé ymb sund flite?	Im Wettkampf einst durch die weite See?	Und auf weiter See um die Wette ruderte,	on the broad sea, contended around the ocean-sound?	in a swimming match on the open sea,	507	on the wide sea, in a swimming strife,	On the wide sea-currents at swimming contended,	who emulous swam on the open sea,
508	Ðaér git for wlence wada cunnedon	Wo ihr tollkühn Untiefen prüftet,	Da vermessen ihr das Meer erprobtet	Where you for bravado tempted the waters	risking the water just to prove that you could win?	508	where ye from pride tempted the fords,	Where to humor your pride the ocean ye tried,	when for pride the pair of you proved the floods,
509	ond for dolgilpe on déop wæter	Mit vermeßnem Muth in den Meeresschlünden	Und tollkühn tauchtet ins tiefe Wasser,	and for a foolish boast in deep sea	It was sheer vanity made you venture out	509	and for foolish vaunt in the deep water	From vainest vaunting adventured your bodies	and wantonly dared in waters deep
510	aldrum néþdon né inc aénig mon	Das Leben wagtet? Vergebens wehrten euch	Euer Leben wagend? Verleiden konnt' euch	risked your lives, you no man	on the main deep. And no matter who tried,	510	ventured your lives? Nor you any man,	In care of the waters? And no one was able	to risk your lives? No living man,
511	né léof né láð beléan mihte	Die Lieben und Leiden, die Leute zumal	Weder Freund noch Feind den gefährlichen Kampf,	--neither friend nor foe-- could dissuade	friend or foe, to deflect the pair of you,	511	nor friend nor foe, might blame	Nor lief nor loth one, in the least to dissuade you	or lief or loath, from your labor dire
512	sorhfullne síð þa git on sund réön·	So sorgvolle Reise, als ihr zum Sunde rudertet,	Kein einziger Mensch. Die Arme regend	from that sorrowful jaunt, when you rowed into the strait;	neither would back down: the sea-test obsessed you.	512	for your sorrowful voyage, when on the sea ye row'd,	Your difficult voyage; then ye ventured a-swimming,	could you dissuade, from swimming the main.
513	þaér git éagorstréam earmum þehton·	Das angstreiche Weltmeer mit Armen decktet.	Ruderten ihr hinaus in den rauhen Sund	there you sea-currents in your arms embraced,	You waded in, embracing water,	513	when ye the ocean- stream, with your arms deck'd,	Where your arms outstretching the streams ye did cover,	Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered,
514	maéton merestraéta mundum brugdon·	Die Meerstraßen maßet, mit den Händen schlugt	Durchmaßet das Meer mit mächtigen Schlägen,	traversed the ocean-roads, with hands wove,	taking its measure, mastering currents,	514	measur'd the sea-ways, with your hands vibrated them,	The mere-ways measured, mixing and stirring them,	with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured,
515	glidon ofer gársecg· geofon ýþum	Durch die Brandung gleitend; aufbrauste die Tiefe	Die eisige Salzflut; der Ozean wogte	gliding over the sea; the ocean in waves	riding on the swell. The ocean swayed,	515	glided o'er the main; ocean boil'd with waves,	Glided the ocean; angry the waves were,	swam o'er the waters. Winter's storm
516	wéol wintrys wylm· git on wæteres aéht	Wider des Winters Wuth. Im Waßer mühtet ihr	Vom Wintersturme. Im Wasser triebt ihr	welled, in winter's swells; you in the water's grasp	winter went wild in the waves, but you vied	516	with winter's fury: ye on the water's domain,	With the weltering of winter. In the water's possession,	rolled the rough waves. In realm of sea
517	seofon niht swuncon· hé þé æt sunde oferflát·	Euch sieben Nächte: da besiegt' er dich im Schwimmem	Sieben Nächte -- der Sieg blieb ihm,	toiled for seven nights; he got the better of you on the sea,	for seven nights; and then he outswam you,	517	for seven nights toil'd. He thee in swimming overcame,	Ye toiled for a seven-night; he at swimming outdid thee,	a sennight strove ye. In swimming he topped thee,
518	hæfde máre mægen. Þá hine on morgentíd	Seiner Macht war mehr: in des Morgens Frühe	Seine Stärke war größer. Zur Stunde des Morgens	he had more might. Then he in the morning	came ashore the stronger contender.	518	he had more strength, when him at morning tide,	In strength excelled thee. Then early at morning	had more of main! Him at morning-tide
519	on Heaþo-Raémes holm up ætbær·	Hob ihn die Hochflut zu den Headorämen.	Führte der Strom ihn zum Strande der Raumer;	on Heatho-Reams' shore was cast up by the sea;	He was cast up safe and sound one morning	519	on to Heatho-ræmes the sea bore up;	On the Heathoremes' shore the holm-currents tossed him,	billows bore to the Battling Reamas,
520	ðonon hé gesóhte swaésne éðel,	Von dannen sucht' er die süße Heimat,	Von dort zum eigenen Erbsitz zog er,	thence he sought his own homeland,	among the Heathoreams, then made his way	520	whence he sought his dear country,	Sought he thenceward the home of his fathers,	whence he hied to his home so dear
521	léof his léodum, lond Brondinga	Das Leutenliebe, das Land der Brondinge,	In der Brondinge Land, der geliebte Gebieter,	dear to his people, the land of the Brondings,	to where he belonged in Bronding country,	521	the beloved of his people, the Brondings' land,	Beloved of his liegemen, the land of the Brondings,	beloved of his liegemen, to land of Brondings,
522	freoðoburh fægere þaér hé folc áhte	Die feste Friedensburg, wo er Volk besaß,	Zur gefriedeten Burg, wo sein Volk ihm schirmte	the fair citadel, he had folk there,	home again, sure of his ground	522	his fair, peaceful burgh, where he a people own'd,	The peace-castle pleasant, where a people he wielded,	fastness fair, where his folk he ruled,
523	burh ond béagas· béot eal wið þé	Burg und Bauge. Sein Erbieten hatte dir	Haus und Hort. Was der Held dir gelobt,	boroughs and rings; the entire boast with you	in strongroom and bawn. So Breca made good	523	a burgh and rings. All his promise to thee	Had borough and jewels. The pledge that he made thee	town and treasure. In triumph o'er thee
524	sunu Béanstánes sóðe gelaéste.	Da Beanstans Geborner vollbracht und geleistet.	Beanstans Sohn, hat der biedre geleistet.	the son of Beanstan truly fulfilled.	his boast upon you and was proved right.	524	Beanstan's son truly fulfil'd.	The son of Beanstan hath soothly accomplished.	Beanstan's bairn his boast achieved.
525	Ðonne wéne ic tó þé wyrsan geþingea	Drum erwart ich hier üblern Ausgang für dich,	So fürcht' ich noch übleren Ausgang für dich,	I expect then for you worse results,	No matter, therefore, how you may have fared	525	Now I expect from thee worse things,	Then I ween thou wilt find thee less fortunate issue,	So ween I for thee a worse adventure
526	ðéah þú heaðoraésa gehwaér dohte	Wie gestreng du in Stürmen und Streiten dich hieltest,	Obwohl du dich vielfach in Fehden bewährtest,	though you in war-assaults everywhere prevailed,	in every bout and battle until now,	526	though thou in martial onslaughts hast every where excel'd,	Though ever triumphant in onset of battle,	— though in buffet of battle thou brave hast been,
527	grimre gúðe gif þú Grendles dearst	In grimmen Kämpfen, wenn du Grendels gedenkst,	In grimmigem Streit, wenn du Grendels Klauen	grim combat, if you for Grendel dare	this time you’ll be worsted; no one has ever	527	in grim war, if thou to Grendel durst	A grim grappling, if Grendel thou darest	in struggle grim, — if Grendel's approach
528	nihtlongne fyrst néän bídan.'	Und seiner Nähe harren willst die nachtlange Frist.«	In nächtlicher Stunde zu nahen wagst.'	the space of a night nearby wait.'	outlasted an entire night against Grendel.”	528	a night- long space near abide.“	For the space of a night near-by to wait for!“	thou darst await through the watch of night!”
529	Béowulf maþelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Da versetzte Beowulf, der Geborne Ecgtheows:	Des Ecgtheow Sohn gab Antwort hurtig:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, Ecgtheow’s son, replied:	529	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf answered, offspring of Ecgtheow:	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow: —
530	Hwæt, þú worn fela, wine mín Hunferð,	»Was du doch vielerlei, mein Freund Hunferd,	'Unendlich viel, Unferth, mein Freund!	'Listen, you a great deal --Unferth, my friend,	“Well, friend Unferth, you have had your say	530	“Well! thou a great deal, my friend Hunferth,	„My good friend Unferth, sure freely and wildly,	“What a deal hast uttered, dear my Unferth,
531	béore druncen ymb Brecan spraéce·	Vom Biere trunken von Breka zu sprechen weist,	Hast du bierberauscht von Breca geredet,	drunk on beer-- have spoken about Breca,	about Breca and me. But it was mostly beer	531	drunken with beer, hast about Breca spoken,	Thou fuddled with beer of Breca hast spoken,	drunken with beer, of Breca now,
532	sægdest from his síðe. Sóð ic talige	Und seinem Siege! Ich sage dir fürwahr,	Vom Wagnis des Helden. Als wahr behaupt' ich	told of his journey. Truth I claim	that was doing the talking. The truth is this:	532	hast said of his course. The sooth I tell,	Hast told of his journey! A fact I allege it,	told of his triumph! Truth I claim it,
533	þæt ic merestrengo máran áhte	Daß ich im Meerkampf mehr vollbrachte,	Daß Meeresstärke ich mehr hatte,	that I sea-strength greater had,	when the going was heavy in those high waves,	533	that I strength at sea greater possess'd,	That greater strength in the waters I had then,	that I had more of might in the sea
534	earfeþo on ýþum ðonne aénig óþer man·	Und Anstrengung aushielt, denn irgend ein Mann.	Mühe in den Wogen, als jeder andere Mann.	hardship on the waves, than any other man;	I was the strongest swimmer of all.	534	endurance on the waves, than any other man.	Ills in the ocean, than any man else had.	than any man else, more ocean-endurance.
535	wit þæt gecwaédon cnihtwesende	Verheißen hatten wir, erst halb erwachsen,	Wir hatten's beredet als rasche Knaben	we had it agreed, being lads,	We’d been children together and we grew up	535	We agreed, being striplings,	We made agreement as the merest of striplings	We twain had talked, in time of youth,
536	ond gebéotedon --waéron bégen þá git	Und uns verbunden, wir waren beide noch	Mit bindendem Wort -- wir beide waren	and vowed --being both then still	daring ourselves to outdo each other,	536	and promised, (we were both yet	Promised each other (both of us then were	and made our boast, — we were merely boys,
537	on geogoðféore-- þæt wit on gársecg út	Gar jung an Jahren, in der gährenden See	Mannbar kaum -- in dem Meere draußen	in the years of youth-- that we out on the ocean	boasting and urging each other to risk	537	in youthful life, ) that we on the ocean out	Younkers in years) that we yet would adventure	striplings still, — to stake our lives
538	aldrum néðdon ond þæt geæfndon swá.	Das Leben zu wagen: das leisteten wir.	Das Leben zu wagen: geleistet ward's!	our lives would risk, and thus that we did.	our lives on the sea. And so it turned out.	538	our lives would venture, and that we thus accomplish'd.	Out on the ocean; it all we accomplished.	far at sea: and so we performed it.
539	Hæfdon swurd nacod þá wit on sund réön	Das Schwert ohne Scheide, da wir im Sunde ruderten,	Die nackten Schwerter in nerviger Faust	We had naked swords when we rowed on the ocean-sound,	Each of us swam holding a sword,	539	We had a naked sword, when on the deep we row'd,	While swimming the sea-floods, sword-blade unscabbarded	Naked swords, as we swam along,
540	heard on handa: wit unc wið hronfixas	Hielten wir in der Hand: so hofften wir uns	Schwärmten wir aus, die uns schirmen sollten	hard in our hands: we ourselves against whales	a naked, hard-proofed blade for protection	540	hard in hand: as we us against the whale- fishes	Boldly we brandished, our bodies expected	we held in hand, with hope to guard us
541	werian þóhton· nó hé wiht fram mé	Vor Wallfischen zu wehren. Nicht weit von mir	Vor der Walfische Wut. Er wagte es nicht	planned to defend; not a whit from me was he	against the whale-beasts. But Breca could never	541	meant to defend. He not aught from me	To shield from the sharks. He sure was unable	against the whales. Not a whit from me
542	flódýþum feor fléotan meahte	In der Fluten Ferne zu fließen gedacht er	In den Wellen von mir sich weit zu entfernen,	on the sea-waves far able to float,	move out farther or faster from me	542	far on the flood - waves could float,	To swim on the waters further than I could,	could he float afar o'er the flood of waves,
543	hraþor on holme· nó ic fram him wolde·	Mit schnellerm Schwimmen; auch schied ich ungern von ihm.	Und ich wollt' nicht verlassen den Waffenbruder.	swifter on water, nor did I wish to part from him;	than I could manage to move from him.	543	not in the sea more swiftly; nor would I go from him.	More swift on the waves, nor would I from him go.	haste o'er the billows; nor him I abandoned.
544	ðá wit ætsomne on saé waéron	Zusammen beide in der See verblieben wir	So blieben in See beisammen wir beiden	then we together were on the sea,	Shoulder to shoulder, we struggled on	544	Then we together were in the sea	Then we two companions stayed in the ocean	Together we twain on the tides abode
545	fíf nihta fyrst oþ þæt unc flód tódráf	Der Nächte fünf, bis die Flut uns trennte,	Fünf Nächte lang, bis die Flut uns trennte	for the space of five nights, until the sea-waves drove us apart,	for five nights, until the long flow	545	a five - nights' space, till that the flood drove us asunder;	Five nights together, till the currents did part us,	five nights full till the flood divided us,
546	wado weallende wedera cealdost	Der Wogen Wallen und der Wetter kältestes	Wallende Woge und Winterkälte,	the water welling, the coldest of weathers,	and pitch of the waves, the perishing cold,	546	the boiling fords the coldest of tempests,	The weltering waters, weathers the bleakest,	churning waves and chillest weather,
547	nípende niht ond norþanwind	Bei Nacht und Nebel: von Norden stürmte	Neblige Nacht und nördlicher Wind	the darkening night and the north wind	night falling and winds from the north	547	cloudy night, and the north wind,	And nethermost night, and the north-wind whistled	darkling night, and the northern wind
548	heaðogrim ondhwearf· hréo waéron ýþa·	Wuthgrimm der Wind in der Wellen Aufruhr.	Voneinander uns schied: arg raste die Brandung.	fierce turned against us; wild were the waves;	drove us apart. The deep boiled up	548	deadly grim threw up rough were the billows,	Fierce in our faces; fell were the billows.	ruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge.
549	wæs merefixa mód onhréred·	Der Meerungethüme Muth war erregt;	Erregt war der Zorn der Riesenfische,	then was the sea-fishes' wrath roused;	and its wallowing sent the sea-brutes wild.	549	of the sea-fishes was the rage excited:	The mere fishes' mood was mightily ruffled:	Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace;
550	þaér mé wið láðum lícsyrce mín	Doch leistete mein Leibharnisch wider die Leidigen	Doch wehrte dem Angriff der Ungeheuer	there me against foes my body-shirt	My armour helped me to hold out;	550	there me against the foes my body-sark,	And there against foemen my firm-knotted corslet,	yet me 'gainst the monsters my mailed coat,
551	heard hondlocen helpe gefremede·	Mir Hülfe, der harte, handgeflochtene.	Der harte Harnisch, der handgefügte,	strong and hand-linked, did me help,	my hard-ringed chain-mail, hand-forged and linked,	551	hard, hand- lock'd, afforded help;	Hand-jointed, hardy, help did afford me;	hard and hand-linked, help afforded, —
552	beadohrægl bróden on bréostum læg	Die Brust barg mir der Brünne Kunstnetz	Der die Brust mir umfing, die geflochtene Brünne,	my battle-garment braided lay on my breast,	a fine, close-fitting filigree of gold,	552	my braided war-rail on my breast lay	My battle-sark braided, brilliantly gilded,	battle-sark braided my breast to ward,
553	golde gegyrwed· mé tó grunde téah	Aus gutem Golde. Zu Grunde zog mich wohl	Die goldverzierte. Zum Grunde zog mich	adorned with gold; to the bottom of the sea I was drawn	kept me safe when some ocean creature	553	with gold adorn'd. Me to the ground drew	Lay on my bosom. To the bottom then dragged me,	garnished with gold. There grasped me firm
554	fáh féondscaða· fæste hæfde	Ein farbiger Feind, der mich festhalten wollte	Ein furchtbares Untier, mich fest umklammernd	by the hostile foe-scather, it held me fast,	pulled me to the bottom. Pinioned fast	554	a many-colour'd foe, fast had me	A hateful fiend-scather, seized me and held me,	and haled me to bottom the hated foe,
555	grim on grápe· hwæþre mé gyfeþe wearð	Mit grimmen Griffen; doch gegönnt war mir,	Mit gierigem Griffe, doch glückte mir's noch,	cruel in grip; however, to it was granted	and swathed in its grip, I was granted one	555	a grim one in his grasp; yet was it granted me,	Grim in his grapple: 'twas granted me, nathless,	with grimmest gripe. 'Twas granted me, though,
556	þæt ic áglaécan orde geraéhte	Daß ich das Scheusal mit dem Schwert erreichte,	Das Scheusal zu treffen mit scharfer Spitze,	that I the monster reached with my point,	final chance: my sword plunged	556	that I the miserable being reach'd with my point,	To pierce the monster with the point of my weapon,	to pierce the monster with point of sword,
557	hildebille· heaþoraés fornam	Dem starken Stahl. Ein Streich entraffte	Mit des Streitschwerts Stahl: dem Stoße erlag	with battle-bill; in the battle-rush I destroyed	and the ordeal was over. Through my own hands,	557	with my war-falchion. A deadly blow destroy'd	My obedient blade; battle offcarried	with blade of battle: huge beast of the sea
558	mihtig meredéor þurh míne hand.	Das mächtige Meerthier durch meine Hand.	Das mächtige Meertier durch meine Hand.	the mighty sea-beast with my hand.	the fury of battle had finished off the sea-beast.	558	the mighty sea- beast through my hand.	The mighty mere-creature by means of my hand-blow.	was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine.

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
559	Swá mec gelóme láðgetéonan	»So haben mich vielfach die verhaßten Feinde	So ward von den tückischen Tieren ich oftmals	Thus me often hateful attackers	“Time and again, foul things attacked me,	559	Thus me frequently my hated foes	„So ill-meaning enemies often did cause me	ME thus often the evil monsters
560	þréatedon þearle· ic him þénode	Bedräut und bedrängt; doch dient' ich ihnen	Bedrängt gar heftig, doch dient' ich ihnen,	pressed sorely; I served them	lurking and stalking, but I lashed out,	560	threaten'd violently: I serv'd them	Sorrow the sorest. I served them, in quittance,	thronging threatened. With thrust of my sword,
561	déoran sweorde swá hit gedéfe wæs·	Mit dem scharfen Schwerte, wie es schicklich war.	Wie's gebührlich war, mit dem blitzenden Schwerte.	with my dear sword, as it was fitting;	gave as good as I got with my sword.	561	with my dear sword, as it was fitting.	With my dear-lovèd sword, as in sooth it was fitting;	the darling, I dealt them due return!
562	næs híe ðaére fylle geféan hæfdon	Sie erfreuten sich nicht der Fülle der Beute,	Nicht ward ihnen Freude am Fraß vergönnt,	they the feast did not have rejoicing,	My flesh was not for feasting on,	562	Not they of that glut had joy,	They missed the pleasure of feasting abundantly,	Nowise had they bliss from their booty then
563	mánfordaédlan þæt híe mé þégon·	Die schnöden Verderber, daß sie mich schmausen durften	Den mörd'rischen Schädigern, mich zu verschlingen	those perpetrators of crime, that they partook of me,	there would be no monsters gnawing and gloating	563	the foul destroyers, in eating me,	Ill-doers evil, of eating my body,	to devour their victim, vengeful creatures,
564	symbel ymbsaéton saégrunde néah	Und das Mal umsitzen im Meeresgrunde,	Und zum Mahl sich zu lagern am Meeresgrunde;	sitting round a banquet near the sea-bed	over their banquet at the bottom of the sea.	564	in sitting round the feast near to the sea -ground:	Of surrounding the banquet deep in the ocean;	seated to banquet at bottom of sea;
565	ac on mergenne mécum wunde	Sondern am Morgen, vom Mordstahl getroffen,	In der Frühe vielmehr, als die Flut zurückwich,	but in the morning by maiche-swords wounded,	Instead, in the morning, mangled and sleeping	565	but in the morning, with falchions wounded,	But wounded with edges early at morning	but at break of day, by my brand sore hurt,
566	be ýðláfe uppe laégon	Sah man sie rottweis auf dem Rücklaß der See	Lagen sie blutig gebettet am Strande,	along what is left by the waves up they lay	the sleep of the sword, they slopped and floated	566	along the waves' leaving, up they lay,	They were stretched a-high on the strand of the ocean,	on the edge of ocean up they lay,
567	sweordum áswefede þæt syðþan ná	Leblos liegen: die Leidigen wehrten	Von der Klinge gefällt, daß sie künftig auf See	put to sleep by swords, so that never since	like the ocean’s leavings. From now on	567	put to sleep in shoals; so that not afterwards	Put to sleep with the sword, that sea-going travelers	put to sleep by the sword. And since, by them
568	ymb brontne ford brimlíðende	Den Seeseglern durch die schäumende Flut	Den Schiffern nicht mehr schaden konnten.	on the high waterway sea-travellers	sailors would be safe, the deep-sea raids	568	about the surgy ford to ocean sailers	No longer thereafter were hindered from sailing	on the fathomless sea-ways sailor-folk
569	láde ne letton. Léoht éastan cóm	Die Reise nicht länger. »Da kam Licht von Osten,	Leuchtend erschien das Licht im Osten,	way did not hinder. Light came from the east,	were over for good. Light came from the east,	569	have they the way hinder'd. Light came from the east,	The foam-dashing currents. Came a light from the east,	are never molested. — Light from east,
570	beorht béacen godes· brimu swaþredon	Gottes blinkendes Zeichen. Die Brandung legte sich,	Der Glutschild Gottes -- glatt wurden die Wogen -,	bright beacon of God, the sea became still,	bright guarantee of God, and the waves	570	God's bright beacon, the seas grew calm,	God's beautiful beacon; the billows subsided,	came bright God's beacon; the billows sank,
571	þæt ic saénæssas geséon mihte	Daß ich die Seeküsten erkennen mochte,	Daß ich Berge am Ufer erblicken konnte,	so that I the headlands was able to see,	went quiet; I could see headlands	571	so that the sea- nesses I might see,`	That well I could see the nesses projecting,	so that I saw the sea-cliffs high,
572	windige weallas. Wyrd oft nereð	Die windreichen Wälle. »So bewahrt das Schicksal	Windige Höhen. Wyrd (Schicksal) errettet	windswept walls. Fate often spares	and buffeted cliffs. Often, for undaunted courage,	572	windy walls. Fate often saves	The blustering crags. Weird often saveth	windy walls. For Wyrd oft saveth
573	unfaégne eorl þonne his ellen déah.	Den kühnen Kämpen wohl, wenn seine Kraft nur langt.	Den tapfren Mann, wenn ihm Tod nicht verhängt war.	the hero not fated to die when his courage endures.	fate spares the man it has not already marked.	573	an undoom'd man, when his valour avails.	The undoomed hero if doughty his valor!	earl undoomed if he doughty be!
574	Hwæþere mé gesaélde þæt ic mid sweorde ofslóh	Mir war beschieden, mit dem Schwert zu fällen	So schlug ich also mit scharfer Waffe	However it was my good fortune that I with my sword slew	However it occurred, my sword had killed	574	Yet 'twas my lot that with my sword I slew	But me did it fortune to fell with my weapon	And so it came that I killed with my sword
575	niceras nigene· nó ic on niht gefrægn	Der Nichse neun. Nie zur Nacht erfuhr ich	Neun Untiere; nächtlicher Kampf	nine of the nicors; I have not heard by night	nine sea-monsters. Such night-dangers	575	nickers nine. I have not heard of by night,	Nine of the nickers. Of night-struggle harder	nine of the nicors. Of night-fought battles
576	under heofones hwealf heardran feohtan	Unter des Himmels Hälfte von härterm Gefecht,	War nie so hart unterm Himmelsdache,	under heaven's vault of a more grievous fight,	and hard ordeals I have never heard of	576	under heaven's vault, a harder fight,	'Neath dome of the heaven heard I but rarely,	ne'er heard I a harder 'neath heaven's dome,
577	né on égstréamum earmran mannon·	Noch mühreichern Männern in des Meeres Strömen;	Noch mehr gefährdet ein Mann in den Fluten,	nor on the water-streams of a more wretched man;	nor of a man more desolate in surging waves.	577	nor in the ocean- streams a man more miserable;	Nor of wight more woful in the waves of the ocean;	nor adrift on the deep a more desolate man!
578	hwaþere ic fára feng féore gedígde	Doch entgieng ich den grimmen Griffen der Feinde	Und doch entging ich den grimmigen lebend,	yet I the foes' grasp survived with my life,	But worn out as I was, I survived,	578	yet from the grasp of dangers I with life escap'd,	Yet I 'scaped with my life the grip of the monsters,	Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch,
579	siþes wérig· ðá mec saé oþbær	Wie wegemüd ich war, da die Wogen mich	Obwohl müde von der Fahrt. Das Meer dann trug mich,	weary from my venture; then the sea bore me off	came through with my life. The ocean lifted	579	of my journey weary. Then the sea bore me away,	Weary from travel. Then the waters bare me	though spent with swimming. The sea upbore me,
580	flód æfter faroðe on Finna land	Fern hin führten zu der Finnen Landen,	Die steigende Flut an den Strand der Finnen,	flood following current onto the land of the Lapps,	and laid me ashore, I landed safe	580	the flood along the shore, on the Fins ' land,	To the land of the Finns, the flood with the current,	flood of the tide, on Finnish land,
581	wudu weallendu. Nó ic wiht fram þé	Die wallenden Waßer. »Kein Wort von dir	Das schwingende Boot. -- Nicht wüßt' ich von dir	the tossing boat. Not a whit of thee	on the coast of Finland.	581	the boiling fords. I never aught of thee	The weltering waves. Not a word hath been told me	the welling waters. No wise of thee
582	swylcra searoníða secgan hýrde	Wegen solcher Schrecken hab ich sagen hören,	Solche Heldenkämpfe gehört zu haben,	in such strife of conflict have I heard told,	Now I cannot recall any fight you entered, Unferth,	582	of such hostile snares have heard say,	Of deeds so daring done by thee, Unferth,	have I heard men tell such terror of falchions,
583	billa brógan· Breca naéfre gít	So bitterm Schwertkampf. Auch hat Breka nie,	So blutigen Streit: weder Breca noch du	of bill-blade terror; Breca never yet	that bears comparison. I don’t boast when I say	583	such falchions ' terrors. Breca never yet,	And of sword-terror none; never hath Breca	bitter battle. Breca ne'er yet,
584	æt heaðoláce né gehwæþer incer	Von euch beiden Keiner im Kampfspiel je	Hat im Waffenspiel je mit wuchtigem Schwerte	at battle-play, nor either of you,	that neither you nor Breca were ever much	584	at the game of war, nor either of you,	At the play of the battle, nor either of you two,	not one of you pair, in the play of war
585	swá déorlíce daéd gefremede	So theuerliche Thaten vollbracht	Eine gleich tapfere Tat vollführt;	so boldly performed a deed	celebrated for swordsmanship	585	so dearly deed perform'd	Feat so fearless performèd with weapons	such daring deed has done at all
586	fágum sweordum --nó ic þæs gylpe--	Mit des Schwertes Schneide – ich sag es zum Ruhme nicht –	Doch fern sei Geprahle! Du freilich hast	with bright swords --I do not boast of this--	or for facing danger on the field of battle.	586	with hostile swords. (Of this I boast not),	Glinting and gleaming............	with bloody brand, — I boast not of it! —
587	þéah ðú þínum bróðrum tó banan wurde	Obgleich du deiner Brüder Blut vergoßen hast,	Die leiblichen Brüder des Lebens beraubt,	nevertheless, you your brothers' killer were,	You killed your own kith and kin,	587	although thou of thy brothers wast the murderer,	............ I utter no boasting;	though thou wast the bane of thy brethren dear,
588	héafodmaégum· þæs þú in helle scealt	Deiner nächsten Freunde, wofür du in der Hölle	Die nächsten Verwandten, und nimmer entrinnst du	near relatives; for that you must with Hel	so for all your cleverness and quick tongue,	588	thy chief kinsmen; for which in hell thou shalt	Though with cold-blooded cruelty thou killedst thy brothers,	thy closest kin, whence curse of hell
589	werhðo dreogan þéah þín wit duge·	Verdammniss dulden wirst, wie doch du witzig seist.	Den Qualen der Hölle, so klug du auch bist.	suffer torment, though your mind is strong;	you will suffer damnation in the depths of hell.	589	damnation suffer, although thy wit be good.	Thy nearest of kin; thou needs must in hell get	awaits thee, well as thy wit may serve!
590	secge ic þé to sóðe, sunu Ecgláfes,	Ich sage dir für sicher, du Sohn des Ecglaf:	Sicher ist das, du Sohn des Ecglaf:	I say to you in truth, son of Edgelaf,	The fact is, Unferth, if you were truly	590	I say to thee in sooth, son of Ecglaf,	Direful damnation, though doughty thy wisdom.	For I say in sooth, thou son of Ecglaf,
591	þæt naéfre Grendel swá fela gryra gefremede	Nie hätte Grendel soviel Graus hier verübt,	Nie übte Grendel, der grimme Wüt'rich,	that Grendel would have never so many atrocities committed,	as keen or courageous as you claim to be	591	that never Grendel so many horrors had perpetrated,	I tell thee in earnest, offspring of Ecglaf,	never had Grendel these grim deeds wrought,
592	atol aéglaéca ealdre þínum,	Der arge Unhold, wider euern Gebieter,	Der Frevel so viel deinem Fürsten zum Kummer,	--that terrible demon-- to your leader,	Grendel would never have got away with	592	the fell wretch, against thy prince,	Never had Grendel such numberless horrors,	monster dire, on thy master dear,
593	hýnðo on Heorote gif þín hige waére	Solchen Hohn in Heorot, wenn das Herz dir wäre,	In Heorots Haus, wenn ein Held du wärest	humiliation on Heorot, if your heart were,	such unchecked atrocity, attacks on your king,	593	harm in Heorot, if thy spirit were,	The direful demon, done to thy liegelord,	in Heorot such havoc, if heart of thine
594	sefa swá searogrim swá þú self talast	Der Sinn so schwertgrimm, wie du selber glaubst.	Von solchem Mut, wie du selber behauptest.	and your spirit so battle-fierce as you yourself tell	havoc in Heorot and horrors everywhere.	594	thy mind so war- fierce, as thou thyself supposest.	Harrying in Heorot, if thy heart were as sturdy,	were as battle-bold as thy boast is loud!
595	ac hé hafað onfunden þæt hé þá faéhðe ne þearf	Doch befand er wohl frühe, daß er die Fehde nicht,	Doch er erfuhr, daß er eure Feindschaft,	but he has found that the fight he needs not,	But he knows he need never be in dread	595	But he has found, that he the hostility needs not,	Thy mood as ferocious as thou dost describe them.	But he has found no feud will happen;
596	atole ecgþræce éower léode	Die üble Schwertkraft eurer Leute,	Der Scyldinge Schwertsturm zu scheuen nicht braucht,	that terrible storm of sword-edges of your nation,	of your blade making a mizzle of his blood	596	the fell sword- strength of your people,	He hath found out fully that the fierce-burning hatred,	from sword-clash dread of your Danish clan
597	swíðe onsittan Sige-Scyldinga·	Der Siegschildinge, eben zu scheuen braucht.	Der siegberühmten: sorglos holt er,	greatly to dread, of the Victory-Scyldings;	or of vengeance arriving ever from this quarter—	597	greatly care for, of the victor-Scyldings;	The edge-battle eager, of all of your kindred,	he vaunts him safe, from the Victor-Scyldings.
598	nymeð nýdbáde· naénegum árað	Er nimmt sich Nothpfänder, Niemand scheut er	Den schuldigen Schoß und schonet keinen	he takes a forced toll, spares none	from the Victory-Shieldings, the shoulderers of the spear.	598	he takes a forced pledge, on none has mercy,	Of the Victory-Scyldings, need little dismay him:	He forces pledges, favors none
599	léode Deniga ac hé lust wigeð·	Der Dänenleute; nach Lust bekriegt er sie,	Von den Leuten der Dänen, nach Lust raubt er,	of the Danish people, but he carries on his delight,	He knows he can trample down you Danes	599	of the Danes' people; but he wars for pleasure,	Oaths he exacteth, not any he spares	of the land of Danes, but lustily murders,
600	swefeð ond sendeþ· secce ne wéneþ	Würgt und schändet, keinen Widerstand	Würgt und mordet, den Widerstand nicht	slaying and despatching, he does not expect contest	to his heart’s content, humiliate and murder	600	slays and shends you, nor strife expects	Of the folk of the Danemen, but fighteth with pleasure,	fights and feasts, nor feud he dreads
601	tó Gár-Denum. Ac ic him Géata sceal	Von den Geerdänen fürchtend. Doch ein Geate soll ihm nun	Der Speer-Dänen fürchtend. Die Spitze bieten	from the Spear-Danes. But I shall him the Geats'	without fear of reprisal. But he will find me different.	601	from the Gar- Danes; but a Goth shall him	Killeth and feasteth, no contest expecteth	from Spear-Dane men. But speedily now
602	eafoð ond ellen ungeára nú	Kraft und Kühnheit im Kampfe bewähren	Wird jetzt dem Geist der Gauten Stärke,	might and courage, before long now,	I will show him how Geats shape to kill	602	toil and valour, battle, offer.	From Spear-Danish people. But the prowess and valor	shall I prove him the prowess and pride of the Geats,
603	gúþe gebéodan· gaéþ eft, sé þe mót	Ganz unerwartet. Dann eile muthig	Kampf ihm künden. Kühn geht dann wieder	offer in war; a man will be able to go back,	in the heat of battle. Then whoever wants to	603	now unexpectedly, Shall go afterwards he who may,	Of the earls of the Geatmen early shall venture	shall bid him battle. Blithe to mead
604	tó medo módig siþþan morgenléoht	Wer mag zum Methe, wenn das Morgenlicht	Zum Met, wer will, wenn das Morgenlicht	to mead bravely, when the morning-light	may go bravely to mead, when morning light,	604	elate to the mead, after the morning light,	To give him a grapple. He shall go who is able	go he that listeth, when light of dawn
605	ofer ylda bearn óþres dógores	Ueber die Erdenvölker andern Tages scheint,	Den Kindern der Menschen am kommenden Tage,	over the sons of men of another day,	scarfed in sun-dazzle, shines forth from the south	605	over the children of men, of the second day,	Bravely to banquet, when the bright-light of morning	this morrow morning o'er men of earth,
606	sunne sweglwered súþan scíneð.'	Und die Sonne von Süden, der schöne Himmelswart.«	Die Sonne im Glanzkleid von Süden scheint.'	the sun clad in radiance, shines from the south.'	and brings another daybreak to the world.”	606	the sun, heaven's guardian, from the south shines.“	Which the second day bringeth, the sun in its ether-robes,	ether-robed sun from the south shall beam!”
607	Þá wæs on sálum sinces brytta	Das hörte hochgemuth der haargraue Schatzspender,	Das hörte mit Freuden des Hortes Spender,	Then was joyful the dispenser of treasures,	Then the grey-haired treasure-giver was glad;	607	Then was rejoiced the distributor of treasure,	O'er children of men shines from the southward!“	Joyous then was the Jewel-giver,
608	gamolfeax ond gúðróf géoce gelýfde	Der erlauchte Kampfheld: es glaubte der Verheißung	Der greise Held, nun glaubt' er an Hilfe,	with wizened hair and brave in battle for support he trusted	far-famed in battle, the prince of Bright-Danes	608	hoary-lock'd and war-fam'd, trusted in succour	Then the gray-haired, war-famed giver of treasure	hoar-haired, war-brave; help awaited
609	brego Beorht-Dena gehýrde on Béowulfe	Der Glanzdänen Gebieter: an Beowulf vernahm	Der Gebieter der Dänen, da Beowulf kundtat	the lord of the Bright-Danes heard in Beowulf	and keeper of his people counted on Beowulf,	609	the bright Danes' lord: in Beowulf heard	Was blithesome and joyous, the Bright-Danish ruler	the Bright-Danes' prince, from Beowulf hearing,
610	folces hyrde fæstraédne geþóht·	So festen Vorsatz des Volkes Hirte.	Dem Volkshirten so festen Entschluß.	the guardian of the folk, firmly-resolved intent;	on the warrior’s steadfastness and his word.	610	the people's shepherd steadfast resolve.	Expected assistance; the people's protector	folk's good shepherd, such firm resolve.
611	ðaér wæs hæleþa hleahtor· hlyn swynsode·	Da war Lust und Lachen und lauter Wiederhall	In der Halle nun scholl der Helden Gelächter,	There was the laughter of heroes, the noise made melody,	So the laughter started, the din got louder	611	There was laughter of men, the din resounded,	Heard from Beowulf his bold resolution.	Then was laughter of liegemen loud resounding
612	word waéron wynsume. Éode Wealhþéow forð	Wonnesamer Worte. Wealchtheow gieng umher,	Manch heit'res Wort. Da trat Hrodgars Gattin	words were joyful. Wealhtheow came forth,	and the crowd was happy. Wealhtheow came in,	612	words were winsome; Wealhtheow went forth,	There was laughter of heroes; loud was the clatter,	with winsome words. Came Wealhtheow forth,
613	cwén Hróðgáres cynna gemyndig	Hrodgars Gemahlin, des Hofbrauchs gedenk	Wealhtheow ein, bewußt ihrer Pflichten.	Hrothgar's queen, mindful of etiquette,	Hrothgar’s queen, observing the courtesies.	613	Hrothgar's queen; mindful of their races,	The words were winsome. Wealhtheow advanced then,	queen of Hrothgar, heedful of courtesy,
614	grétte goldhroden guman on healle	Und grüßte goldgeschmückt die Gäste im Saal.	Sie begrüßte die Männer, die goldgeschmückte,	greeted, gold-adorned, the men in the hall	Adorned in her gold, she graciously saluted	614	the gold- adorn'd one greeted the men in hall,	Consort of Hrothgar, of courtesy mindful,	gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall;
615	ond þá fréolíc wíf ful gesealde	Die fröhliche Frau gab den vollen Becher	Die edelgeborne, und bot zuerst	and then the noble lady gave out full cups,	the men in hall, then handed the cup	615	and then the joyous woman gave the cup	Gold-decked saluted the men in the building,	and the high-born lady handed the cup
616	aérest Éast-Dena éþelwearde·	Zuerst der Ostdänen Erbsitzwart,	Dem Fürsten der Dänen den vollen Becher;	first to the East-Danes homeland-guardian,	first to Hrothgar, their homeland’s guardian,	616	first to the East-Danes' country's guardian;	And the freeborn woman the beaker presented	first to the East-Danes' heir and warden,
617	bæd hine blíðne æt þaére béorþege	Und hieß ihn heiter in der Halle zechen,	Sie bat ihn, fröhlich beim Bierfest zu sein,	bade him be blithe at the partaking of beer,	urging him to drink deep and enjoy it	617	bade him [be] blithe at the beer-drinking,	To the lord of the kingdom, first of the East-Danes,	bade him be blithe at the beer-carouse,
618	léodum léofne· hé on lust geþeah	Der Leute Liebling. Mit Lust empfieng beim Schmaus	Den volkbeliebten -- mit Freuden empfing er	beloved by the people; he took in delight	because he was dear to them. And he drank it down	618	the dear to his people. He joyfully partook of	Bade him be blithesome when beer was a-flowing,	the land's beloved one. Lustily took he
619	symbel ond seleful sigeróf kyning·	Den gebotnen Becher der biedre Siegsfürst.	Zur Speise den Humpen, der Spender der Ringe.	feast-food and hall-cup, the victorious king;	like the warlord he was, with festive cheer.	619	the feast and hall -cup, the king renown'd for victory.	Lief to his liegemen; he lustily tasted	banquet and beaker, battle-famed king.
620	ymb-éode þá ides Helminga	Weiter durch die Halle gieng der Helminge Sproß,	Umher dann ging die Helmingentochter	then she went among them, the lady of the Helmings,	So the Helming woman went on her rounds,	620	Went round then the Helmings' dame	Of banquet and beaker, battle-famed ruler.	Through the hall then went the Helmings' Lady,
621	duguþe ond geogoþe daél aéghwylcne·	Einem nach dem Andern, Alt und Jung	Und jedem reichte sie, jungen und alten,	to veteran and youth a portion to each,	queenly and dignified, decked out in rings,	621	of old and young every part,	The Helmingish lady then graciously circled	to younger and older everywhere
622	sincfato sealde oþ þæt saél álamp	Goldgaben bietend, bis jetzt ihr gelang	Blinkenden Schmuck, bis bald sich's fügte,	gave rich cups, until the time came	offering the goblet to all ranks,	622	treasure vessels gave, until occasion offer'd,	'Mid all the liegemen lesser and greater:	carried the cup, till come the moment
623	þæt hío Béowulfe, béaghroden cwén	Daß zu Beowulf die baugengeschmückte,	Daß die hehre Frau, die hochgesinnte,	that she to Beowulf, the ring-adorned queen,	treating the household and the assembled troop	623	that she to Beowulf, the ring- adorned queen,	Treasure-cups tendered, till time was afforded	when the ring-graced queen, the royal-hearted,
624	móde geþungen medoful ætbær·	Mutherhabene, den Methbecher trug.	Dem Beowulf auch den Becher darbot.	blossoming in spirit, carried a mead-cup;	until it was Beowulf’s turn to take it from her hand.	624	of mind exalted, the mead- cup bore:	That the decorous-mooded, diademed folk-queen	to Beowulf bore the beaker of mead.
625	grétte Géata léod· gode þancode	Sie grüßte den Geatenfürsten, Gott Dank sagend	Sie begrüßte den Fürsten, und Gott pries sie,	she greeted the Geatish prince, thanked God,	With measured words she welcomed the Geat	625	greeted the Goths ' lord, thank'd God	Might bear to Beowulf the bumper o'errunning;	She greeted the Geats' lord, God she thanked,
626	wísfæst wordum þæs ðe hire se willa gelamp	Mit weislichen Worten, daß ihr die Wonne ward,	Das weise Weib, für des Wunsches Erfüllung,	wise in her words, for that her wish was to be fulfilled,	and thanked God for granting her wish	626	sagacious in words, that the will had befall'n her,	She greeted the Geat-prince, God she did thank,	in wisdom's words, that her will was granted,
627	þæt héo on aénigne eorl gelýfde	Von der Helden Einem nun hoffen zu dürfen	Da mit festem Vertrau'n sie der Frevel Ahndung	that she in any noble man could count on	that a deliverer she could believe in would arrive	627	that she in any warrior should trust,	Most wise in her words, that her wish was accomplished,	that at last on a hero her hope could lean
628	fyrena frófre. Hé þæt ful geþeah	Der Frevel Entfernung. Da empfieng den Becher	Von dem Helden erhoffte. Den Humpen nahm er,	relief from wickedness. He took that full-cup,	to ease their afflictions. He accepted the cup,	628	for comfort against crimes. He of the cup partook,	That in any of earlmen she ever should look for	for comfort in terrors. The cup he took,
629	wælréow wiga æt Wealhþéön	Der gewaltige Waffenheld aus Wealchtheows Hand	Der kampfkühne Mann, aus der Königin Hand	the slaughter-fierce warrior from Wealhtheow,	a daunting man, dangerous in action	629	the fierce warrior, from Wealhtheow,	Solace in sorrow. He accepted the beaker,	hardy-in-war, from Wealhtheow's hand,
630	ond þá gyddode gúþe gefýsed·	Und redete darauf, schon bereit zum Kampf.	Und erhob die Stimme, der streitbegier'ge.	and then spoke solemnly, made eager for war;	and eager for it always. He addressed Wealhtheow;	630	and then said, for battle eager:	Battle-bold warrior, at Wealhtheow's giving,	and answer uttered the eager-for-combat.
631	Béowulf maþelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Beowulf sprach, der Geborene Ecgtheows:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, said:	631	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Then equipped for combat quoth he in measures,	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow: —
632	Ic þæt hogode· þá ic on holm gestáh·	»Das hab ich verheißen als ich die Hochflut bestieg,	'Mein Entschluß war der, als ins Schiff ich stieg,	'I resolved that, when I mounted the water,	“I had a fixed purpose when I put to sea.	632	“I resolv'd, when on the main I went,	Beowulf spake, offspring of Ecgtheow:	“This was my thought, when my thanes and I
633	saébát gesæt mid mínra secga gedriht·	Ins Seeboot saß mit der Schar meiner Helden,	Mit der Mannen Schar in das Meer hinausfuhr,	sat down in the sea-boat amid my company of warriors,	As I sat in the boat with my band of men,	633	the sea-boat occupied, with my warrior band,	„I purposed in spirit when I mounted the ocean,	bent to the ocean and entered our boat,
634	þaét ic ánunga éowra léoda	Daß ich alleine all eurer Leute Sehnsucht	Zu befriedigen ganz deines Volkes Begehren	that I forthwith your people's	I meant to perform to the uttermost	634	that I alone your people's	When I boarded my boat with a band of my liegemen,	that I would work the will of your people
635	willan geworhte oþðe on wæl crunge	Erfüllen wollte oder auf der Walstatt fallen	Oder tapfer streitend den Tod zu erleiden	will would work, or fall in slaughter,	what your people wanted or perish in the attempt,	635	will would work, or bow in death,	I would work to the fullest the will of your people	fully, or fighting fall in death,
636	féondgrápum fæst· ic gefremman sceal	In des Feindes Griffen. Vollführen will ich	In des Wüterichs Krallen. Bewähren will ich	fast in the fiend's grasp; I must perform	in the fiend’s clutches. And I shall fulfil that purpose,	636	fast in hostile grasps. I shall perform	Or in foe's-clutches fastened fall in the battle.	in fiend's gripe fast. I am firm to do
637	eorlíc ellen oþðe endedæg	Also die Edelthat oder den Endetag	Den adligen Mut -- das Ende sonst	this daring act of courage or the last day	prove myself with a proud deed	637	deeds of noble valour, or my last day,	Deeds I shall do of daring and prowess,	an earl's brave deed, or end the days
638	on þisse meoduhealle mínne gebídan.'	In dieser Methhalle morgen erwarten.«	sonst finde ich hier, im fürstlichen Methaus. ' –	in this mead-hall of mine await.'	or meet my death here in the mead-hall.”	638	in this mead-hall, await.“	Or the last of my life-days live in this mead-hall.“	of this life of mine in the mead-hall here.”
639	Ðám wífe þá word wél lícodon	Der fürstlichen Frau gefielen die Worte,	Der Hochgebornen behagten die stolzen	The woman these words liked well,	This formal boast by Beowulf the Geat	639	The woman those words well lik'd,	These words to the lady were welcome and pleasing,	Well these words to the woman seemed,
640	gilpcwide Géates· éode goldhroden	Des Geaten Gelfspruch. Die Goldziere gieng,	Worte des Jüten; sich wendend setzte	the vow-speech of the Geat; went gold-adorned,	pleased the lady well and she went to sit	640	the Goths' proud speech; adorn'd with gold went	The boast of the Geatman; with gold trappings broidered	Beowulf's battle-boast. — Bright with gold
641	fréolicu folccwén tó hire fréan sittan.	Die herrliche Volksfrau, zu dem Fürsten sitzen.	Die goldgeschmückte beim Gatten sich nieder.	the noble queen of the folk, to sit by her lord.	by Hrothgar, regal and arrayed with gold.	641	the joyful people's queen, by her lord to sit.	Went the freeborn folk-queen her fond-lord to sit by.	the stately dame by her spouse sat down.
642	Þá wæs eft swá aér inne on healle	Da war wie ehe innen der Halle	In der Halle ward nun gehört von neuem	Then were again, as before, in the hall,	Then it was like old times in the echoing hall,	642	Then was again as ere, within the hall,	Then again as of yore was heard in the building	Again, as erst, began in hall
643	þrýðword sprecen, ðéod on saélum,	Freies Gespräch der freudigen Kämpen,	Manch tüchtiges Wort von den trefflichen Kämpen	bold words spoken, the people full of joy,	proud talk and the people happy,	643	the bold word spoken, the people joyous,	Courtly discussion, conquerors' shouting,	warriors' wassail and words of power,
644	sigefolca swég oþ þæt semninga	Der Siegvölker Jubel, bis der Sohn des Healfdene	Und heller Jubel, bis Healfdenes Sohn	--victory-folk's clamour-- until presently	loud and excited; until soon enough	644	the victor nations' cry, until suddenly	Heroes were happy, till Healfdene's son would	the proud-band's revel, till presently
645	sunu Healfdenes sécean wolde	Mit einmal aufbrach, seine Abendruhe	Die Nachtruhe genießen wollte.	the son of Half-Dane wished to seek	Halfdane’s heir had to be away	645	Healfdene's son would seek	Go to his slumber to seek for refreshing;	the son of Healfdene hastened to seek
646	aéfenræste· wiste þaém áhlaécan	Zu suchen gesonnen. Der Sorghaften, wust er,	Er wußte nun, daß dem Wütrich Kampf,	evening-rest; he knew that the ogre	to his night’s rest. He realized	646	his evening rest: he knew for the miserable	For the horrid hell-monster in the hall-building knew he	rest for the night; he knew there waited
647	tó þaém héahsele hilde geþinged	Harrte in der hohen Halle der Kampf,	Ein harter Streit in der Halle bevorstand.	for the high hall had plotted an attack,	that the demon was going to descend on the hall,	647	in the high hall conflict was destin'd,	A fight was determined, since the light of the sun they	fight for the fiend in that festal hall,
648	siððan híe sunnan léoht geséon meahton	Wenn sie der Sonne Licht nicht mehr sehen möchten,	Da die Sonne schon dem Gesicht entschwand,	ever since when they the sun's light could see;	that he had plotted all day, from dawn-light	648	after the sun's light they might [not] see,	No longer could see, and lowering darkness	when the sheen of the sun they saw no more,
649	oþðe nípende niht ofer ealle	Die nebelnde Nacht hernieder sänke,	Die neblige Nacht sich nahte den Menschen	and darkening night all over,	until darkness gathered again over the world	649	or murky night over all	O'er all had descended, and dark under heaven	and dusk of night sank darkling nigh,
650	scaduhelma gesceapu scríðan cwóman	Und Schattengeschöpfe schaurig verhüllt	Und des Schattenreichs Wesen geschlichen kamen,	shadow-helm's shapes came slithering,	and stealthy night-shapes came stealing forth	650	(the shadow- covering of creatures) came advancing,	Shadowy shapes came shying around them.	and shadowy shapes came striding on,
651	wan under wolcnum. Werod eall árás·	Unter Wolken wandelten. Das Wehrvolk erhob sich.	Gehüllt in Wolken, erhob sich jeder.	black beneath the skies. The troop all arose;	under the cloud-murk. The company stood	651	dusky under the clouds. The company all arose;	The liegemen all rose then. One saluted the other,	wan under welkin. The warriors rose.
652	gegrétte þá guma guman óþerne	Einer grüßte den Andern da,	Noch einmal grüßte der edle König	greeted then the man the other man,	as the two leaders took leave of each other:	652	greeted then one man another,	Hrothgar Beowulf, in rhythmical measures,	Man to man, he made harangue,
653	Hróðgár Béowulf ond him haél ábéad	Hrodgar den Beowulf, ihm Heil entbietend	Ecgtheows Sohn und ihm anvertrauend	Hrothgar Beowulf, and bid him health,	Hrothgar wished Beowulf health and good luck,	653	Hrothgar Beowulf, and bade him hail,	Wishing him well, and, the wassail-hall giving	Hrothgar to Beowulf, bade him hail,
654	wínærnes geweald ond þæt word ácwæð:	Und Macht über den Methsaal zumal mit dem Wort:	Der Weinhalle Schutz die Worte sprach er:	the wine-hall's ruler, and spoke these words:	named him hall-warden and announced as follows:	654	gave him command of the winehall, and the word said:	To his care and keeping, quoth he departing:	let him wield the wine hall: a word he added: —
655	Naéfre ic aénegum men aér álýfde·	»Niemals hab ich noch einem Helden,	Noch nie befahl ich fremdem Manne,	'I never to any man before entrusted,	“Never, since my hand could hold a shield	655	“Never have I to any man before entrusted,	„Not to any one else have I ever entrusted,	“Never to any man erst I trusted,
656	siþðan ic hond ond rond hebban mihte·	Seit ich Hand und Rand zu heben vermochte,	Seit ich Hand und Schild zu heben vermochte,	since I hand and shield was able to raise,	have I entrusted or given control	656	since I hand and shield could raise,	But thee and thee only, the hall of the Danemen,	since I could heave up hand and shield,
657	ðrýþærn Dena búton þé nú ðá·	Der Dänen Degensaal außer dir vertraut.	Der Dänen Hochburg, als dir allein.	this strong-hall of the Danes, save to thee now;	of the Danes’ hall to anyone but you.	657	the Danes' festive hall, save now to thee.	Since high I could heave my hand and my buckler.	this noble Dane-Hall, till now to thee.
658	hafa nú ond geheald húsa sélest·	Habe nun und hüte der Häuser Bestes,	Nun hüte mir wohl der Häuser schönstes;	have now and hold this best of houses,	Ward and guard it, for it is the greatest of houses.	658	Have now and hold the best of houses;	Take thou in charge now the noblest of houses;	Have now and hold this house unpeered;
659	gemyne maérþo· mægenellen cýð·	Sei der Ehre eingedenk, offenbare die Kraft,	Deines Ruhmes gedenk', deine Riesenkraft künde,	focus on glory, show great valour,	Be on your mettle now, keep in mind your fame,	659	be of glory mindful, show thy mighty valour,	Be mindful of honor, exhibiting prowess,	remember thy glory; thy might declare;
660	waca wið wráþum· ne bið þé wilna gád	Wache gegen den Wüthrich! Kein Wunsch bleibt dir versagt,	Vorm Feinde sei wachsam! Nicht fehlen soll dir's	keep watch against the enemy; there shall be no dearth of your desires	beware of the enemy. There’s nothing you wish for	660	keep watch against the foes'; no lack of things desirable shall be for thee,	Watch 'gainst the foeman! Thou shalt want no enjoyments,	watch for the foe! No wish shall fail thee
661	gif þú þæt ellenweorc aldre gedígest.'	Wenn du dieß Heldenwerk heil vollbringen magst.«	An Lohn, bestehst du lebend das Kraftwerk.	if this courage-work you survive with your life.'	that won’t be yours if you win through alive.”	661	if thou that work of valour with life escapest from.	Survive thou safely adventure so glorious!“	if thou bidest the battle with bold-won life.”

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
662	Ðá him Hróþgár gewát mid his hæleþa gedryht	Da gieng Hrodgar in seiner Helden Geleit	Hrodgar schritt mit der Schar seiner Helden,	Then Hrothgar went with his band of heroes,	Hrothgar departed then with his house-guard.	662	Hrothgar then departed with his band of warriors,	Then Hrothgar departed, his earl-throng attending him,	THEN Hrothgar went with his hero-train,
663	eodur Scyldinga út of healle·	Dahin aus der Halle, der Hort der Schildinge.	Derr Herrscher der Dänen, zur Halle hinaus;	the protector of the Scyldings, out of the hall;	The lord of the Shieldings, their shelter in war,	663	the Scyldings' protector. out of the hall:	Folk-lord of Scyldings, forth from the building;	defence-of-Scyldings, forth from hall;
664	wolde wígfruma Wealhþéo sécan	Der Weise wollte Wealchtheow suchen,	Bei Wealhtheow wollte der wehrhafte ruhen,	he wished to seek Wealhtheow,	left the mead-hall to lie with Wealhtheow,	664	the martial leader would Wealhtheow seek,	The war-chieftain wished then Wealhtheow to look for,	fain would the war-lord Wealhtheow seek,
665	cwén tó gebeddan· hæfde kyningwuldor	Die Bettgenoßin. Der Beste der Könige	In der Gattin Arm. Wider Grendel war ja,	the queen as companion in bed; the glory of kings had,	his queen and bedmate. The King of Glory	665	the queen, as bed-companion. The glory of kings had	The queen for a bedmate. To keep away Grendel	couch of his queen. The King-of-Glory
666	Grendle tógéanes· swá guman gefrungon·	Hatte wider Grendeln in der Helden Gegenwart	Das arge Raubtier, wie allen kund,	against Grendel, --so men heard--	(as people learned) had posted a lookout	666	against Grendel, as men have heard tell,	The Glory of Kings had given a hall-watch,	against this Grendel a guard had set,
667	seleweard áseted: sundornytte behéold	Einen Saalwart gesetzt, der sich im Sonderdienst	Ein Saalwart bestellt, der den Sonderdienst tat	the hall-guard posted: special duty he held	who was a match for Grendel, a guard against monsters,	667	a hall-ward set: he held a separate office	As men heard recounted: for the king of the Danemen	so heroes heard, a hall-defender,
668	ymb aldor Dena· eotonweard' ábéad.	Dem Gebieter der Dänen erboten zur Riesenhut.	Bei dem Dänenherrn zum Verderben des Riesen.	for the chief of the Danes, ogre-watch he kept.	special protection to the Danish prince.	668	about the prince of the Danes, the ward announced the eoten.	He did special service, gave the giant a watcher:	who warded the monarch and watched for the monster.
669	Húru Géata léod georne trúwode	Gänzlich vertraute nun der Trost der Geaten	Der hoffte getrost, der Heerfürst der Gauten,	Indeed the prince of the Geats keenly trusted	And the Geat placed complete trust	669	But the Goths' chief well trusted in	And the prince of the Geatmen implicitly trusted	In truth, the Geats' prince gladly trusted
670	módgan mægnes, metodes hyldo	Der eignen Heldenkraft und des Ewigen Huld.	Auf die eigene Kraft und des Ewigen Gnade.	in his prodigious power, his Maker's favour,	in his strength of limb and the Lord’s favour.	670	his haughty might, his Creator's favour.	His warlike strength and the Wielder's protection.	his mettle, his might, the mercy of God!
671	ðá hé him of dyde ísernbyrnan	Da eilt' er abzuthun die eiserne Brünne,	Ab nun streift' er die eiserne Brünne,	then he from himself took iron-byrnie,	He began to remove his iron breast-mail,	671	Then he doff'd from him his iron byrnie,	His armor of iron off him he did then,	Cast off then his corselet of iron,
672	helm of hafelan· sealde his hyrsted sweord	Nahm den Helm vom Haupte und gab das herrliche Schwert,	Nahm vom Haupte den Helm und den Hieber reicht' er,	helm from head, gave his adorned sword,	took off the helmet and handed his attendant	672	the helmet from his head, gave his ornate sword,	His helmet from his head, to his henchman committed	helmet from head; to his henchman gave, —
673	írena cyst ombihtþegne	Den köstlichen Stahl der Krieger Einem	Die erlesene Waffe, dem Leibdiener hin,	the choicest of irons, to his retainer,	the patterned sword, a smith’s masterpiece,	673	choicest of irons, to an attendant,	His chased-handled chain-sword, choicest of weapons,	choicest of weapons, — the well-chased sword,
674	ond gehealdan hét hildegeatwe·	Und hieß ihn hüten des Heergeräthes.	Seiner Hut befehlend den herrlichen Kampfschmuck.	and commanded him ward his battle-gear;	ordering him to keep the equipment guarded.	674	and bade him hold the gear of war.	And bade him bide with his battle-equipments.	bidding him guard the gear of battle.
675	gespræc þá se góda gylpworda sum	Da begann und sprach diese Gelfrede	Eh' das Bett er bestieg, sprach Beowulf dann	the good man spoke then some promise-words,	And before he bedded down, Beowulf,	675	Spake the good chief then some words of pride,	The good one then uttered words of defiance,	Spake then his Vaunt the valiant man,
676	Béowulf Géata aér hé on bed stige:	Beowulf der Geate eh er das Bett bestieg:	Ein stolzes Wort, der werte Streiter:	Beowulf of the Geats, before he stepped into bed:	that prince of goodness, proudly asserted:	676	Beowulf the Goth, ere on his bed he stept:	Beowulf Geatman, ere his bed he upmounted:	Beowulf Geat, ere the bed be sought: —
677	Nó ic mé an herewæsmun hnágran talige	»Nicht geringer rechn ich mich an Reckenkraft,	'Nicht schätz' ich mich schwächer an schwellender Kraft,	'I myself in martial-stature do not tally poorer	“When it comes to fighting, I count myself	677	“I myself do not in martial vigour feebler account,	„I hold me no meaner in matters of prowess,	“Of force in fight no feebler I count me,
678	gúþgeweorca þonne Grendel hine·	An grimmer Stärke denn Grendel ist.	Und wen'ger als Grendel gewachsen dem Kampfe;	in works of war then Grendel himself;	as dangerous any day as Grendel.	678	of warlike works, than Grendel does himself;	In warlike achievements, than Grendel does himself;	in grim war-deeds, than Grendel deems him.
679	forþan ic hine sweorde swebban nelle,	Drum nicht mit dem Schwert ihn erschlagen will ich,	Mit dem Schwerte drum nicht ihn erschlagen will ich,	therefore him with my sword I shall not slay,	So it won’t be a cutting edge I’ll wield	679	therefore I him with sword will not lull to rest,	Hence I seek not with sword-edge to sooth him to slumber,	Not with the sword, then, to sleep of death
680	aldre benéotan þéah ic eal mæge·	Und so sein Leben kürzen, könnt ich es auch.	Sein Leben ihm rauben, was leicht ich könnte.	deprive of life, though I fully am able;	to mow him down, easily as I might.	680	of life deprive, although I easily may.	Of life to bereave him, though well I am able.	his life will I give, though it lie in my power.
681	nát hé þára góda þæt hé mé ongéan sléä·	Er weiß nichts von Waffen, daß er sie wider mich brauchte,	Nicht kennt er die Kunst, mit der Klinge zu wehren	he knows not the finer skills that he may strike me back,	He has no idea of the arts of war,	681	He knows not of that warfare, that he strike against me,	No battle-skill has he, that blows he should strike me,	No skill is his to strike against me,
682	rand gehéawe þéah ðe hé róf síe	In den Schild mir schlüge, obschon er berühmt ist	Dem Schlage des Gegners, den Schild zu zerhau'n,	hew my rimmed-shield, although he is renowned	of shield or sword-play, although he does possess	682	hew my shield, fam'd though he be	To shatter my shield, though sure he is mighty	my shield to hew though he hardy be,
683	níþgeweorca ac wit on niht sculon	In widrigen Werken. Wir werden die Nacht doch	So brav er auch streitet. Wir beide drum werden	for malicious works but we at night must	a wild strength. No weapons, therefore,	683	for hostile works: but we two shall to -night	In strife and destruction; but struggling by night we	bold in battle; we both, this night,
684	secge ofersittan gif hé gesécean dear	Unsern Streit entscheiden, wenn er suchen will	In der heutigen Nacht den Hieber nicht schwingen,	relinquish short sword if he dares to seek	for either this night: unarmed he shall face me	684	apply ourselves to strife, if he dare seek	Shall do without edges, dare he to look for	shall spurn the sword, if he seek me here,
685	wíg ofer waépen ond siþðan wítig god	Wehr ohne Waffen. Der weise Gott lege,	Wenn er waffenlos kommt, und der weise Gott,	war without weapons, and then wise God,	if face me he dares. And may the Divine Lord	685	war without weapon; and afterwards the wise God,	Weaponless warfare, and wise-mooded Father	unweaponed, for war. Let wisest God,
686	on swá hwæþere hond hálig dryhten	Der erhabene Herr, in die Hand des Einen	Der heilige Herrscher, mag Heldenruhm geben	on whichever hand, the holy Lord	in His wisdom grant the glory of victory	686	on whichsoever hand, the holy Lord,	The glory apportion, God ever-holy,	sacred Lord, on which side soever
687	maérðo déme swá him gemet þince.'	Macht und Ruhm, wie es gerecht ihn dünkt.«	Ihm oder mir, wie's dem ewigen gut scheint.'	will allot glory, as seems fitting to Him.'	to whichever side He sees fit.”	687	shall glory doom, as to him meet shall seem.	On which hand soever to him seemeth proper.“	doom decree as he deemeth right.”
688	Hylde hine þá heaþodéor --hléorbolster onféng	Da hüllte der Held sich, sein Haupt empfieng das Kissen,	Nun legt' sich der Kühne -- das Kissen umfing	The war-bold one then bent himself down --the cheek-bolster received	Then down the brave man lay with his bolster	688	Inclin'd him then the martial beast, the bolster received his cheek,	Then the brave-mooded hero bent to his slumber,	Reclined then the chieftain, and cheek-pillows held
689	eorles andwlitan-- ond hine ymb monig	Des Edeln Antlitz, und um ihn beugten sich	Des Edlen Antlitz -- und um ihn streckte	the earl's face-- and round him many	under his head and his whole company	689	the warrior's face; and around him many a	The pillow received the cheek of the noble;	the head of the earl, while all about him
690	snellíc saérinc selereste gebéah·	Viel schnelle Seehelden im Saale zur Ruh.	Manch rüstiger Seemann zur Ruhe sich nieder.	brave seaman sank down in hall-slumber;	of sea-rovers at rest beside him.	690	keen seaman bow'd to his hall- couch.	And many a martial mere-thane attending	seamen hardy on hall-beds sank.
691	naénig heora þóhte þæt hé þanon scolde	Die gedachten da wohl kaum, daß sie von dannen je	Zu hoffen wagte der Helden keiner,	none of them thought that he thence would	None of them expected he would ever see	691	Not one of them thought that he should thence	Sank to his slumber. Seemed it unlikely	None of them thought that thence their steps
692	eft eardlufan aéfre gesécean	Zum lieben Lande noch gelangen möchten,	Daß er wieder schaue die wonnige Heimat,	his dear home again ever visit,	his homeland again or get back	692	his lov'd home again ever seek,	That ever thereafter any should hope to	to the folk and fastness that fostered them,
693	folc oþðe fréoburh þaér hé áféded wæs	Zu Burg oder Volk, wo sie geboren waren.	Sein Volk, sein Geburtshaus: erfahren hatten	his folk or his noble citadel, where he was nurtured	to his native place and the people who reared him.	693	his people or free city, where he was nurtur'd;	Be happy at home, hero-friends visit	to the land they loved, would lead them back!
694	ac híe hæfdon gefrúnen þæt híe aér tó fela micles	Sie erfuhren ja hier, daß zu Viele der Tod	Die Männer ja längst, wie manchen Dänen	for they had heard that far too many of them already	They knew too well the way it was before,	694	for they had heard tell that of them before by much too many,	Or the lordly troop-castle where he lived from his childhood;	Full well they wist that on warriors many
695	in þaém wínsele wældéað fornam	In der herrlichen Halle schon dahin gerafft,	Im Weinsaale gewaltsamer Tod	in that wine-hall slaughtering Death had carried off	how often the Danes had fallen prey	695	in that wine-hall, a bloody death had taken,	They had heard how slaughter had snatched from the wine-hall,	battle-death seized, in the banquet-hall,
696	Denigea léode. Ac him dryhten forgeaf	Der Dänendegen. Dennoch beschied ihnen Gott	Dahingerafft. Doch der Herrgott verlieh	of the Danish people. But to them the Lord granted	to death in the mead-hall. But the Lord was weaving	696	of the Danes' people. But to them the Lord gave	Had recently ravished, of the race of the Scyldings	of Danish clan. But comfort and help,
697	wígspéda gewiofu Wedera léodum	Das Gewebe des Siegs, den Wedernleuten:	Das Gewebe des Kampfglücks den Wettermärkern,	the woven-destiny of war-luck to the Wederas' men,	a victory on His war-loom for the Weather-Geats.	697	the webs of battle- speed; to the Weders' people,	Too many by far. But the Lord to them granted	war-weal weaving, to Weder folk
698	frófor ond fultum þæt híe féond heora	Er schützt' und schirmte sie, daß sie den Schädiger	Schirm und Schutz, daß dem schlimmen Feinde	solace and support, that they their foe,	Through the strength of one they all prevailed;	698	comfort and succour, so that they their foe,	The weaving of war-speed, to Wederish heroes	the Master gave, that, by might of one,
699	ðurh ánes cræft ealle ofercómon	Alle besiegten durch des Einen Kraft	Durch des einen Kraft sie alle entrannen	through the strength of one, all overcame,	they would crush their enemy and come through	699	by might of one, all overcame,	Aid and comfort, that every opponent	over their enemy all prevailed,
700	selfes mihtum· sóð is gecýþed,	Und sonderliche Stärke. So sicher ist die Kunde,	Mit des Waltenden Beistand; die Wahrheit ward kund,	by his own might; truth is known	in triumph and gladness. The truth is clear:	700	by his single powers. Truly is it shown,	By one man's war-might they worsted and vanquished,	by single strength. In sooth 'tis told
701	þæt mihtig god manna cynnes	Daß der mächtige Gott der Menschen waltet.	Daß der mächtige Gott für der Menschen Geschlecht	that mighty God mankind	Almighty God rules over mankind	701	that mighty God rules the race of men.	By the might of himself; the truth is established	that highest God o'er human kind
702	weold wídeferhð. Cóm on wanre niht	Weiten Weges kam in wüster Nacht	Dauernd sorgt. -- Im Dunkel nahte	has ruled forever. In the colourless night came	and always has. Then out of the night	702	From afar came, in the murky night,	That God Almighty hath governed for ages	hath wielded ever! — Thro' wan night striding,
703	scríðan sceadugenga· scéotend swaéfon	Der Schattengänger geschritten. Die Schirmer schliefen,	Der Schattenwandler. Es schliefen die Krieger,	slinking the shadow-wanderer; the shooters slept,	came the shadow-stalker, stealthy and swift;	703	the shadow-walker stalking; the warriors slept,	Kindreds and nations. A night very lurid	came the walker-in-shadow. Warriors slept
704	þá þæt hornreced healdan scoldon	Die das hornreiche Haus behüten sollten,	Die die Hornhalle behüten sollten,	they that the horned-house were obliged to guard,	the hall-guards were slack, asleep at their posts,	704	who that pinnacled mansion should defend,	The trav'ler-at-twilight came tramping and striding.	whose hest was to guard the gabled hall, —
705	ealle búton ánum --þæt wæs yldum cúþ	Alle bis auf Einen. Da ward allwärts kund,	Alle bis auf einen. Den Edlen durfte	all but one --it was known to men	all except one; it was widely understood	705	all save one. It to men was known,	The warriors were sleeping who should watch the horned-building,	all save one. 'Twas widely known
706	þæt híe ne móste· þá metod nolde·	Der Grause konnte sie, da Gott nicht wollte,	Der grimmige Feind, da Gott es nicht zuließ	that they could not, when the Maker did not wish it,	that as long as God disallowed it,	706	that them might not (since the Lord will'd it not)	One only excepted. 'Mid earthmen 'twas 'stablished,	that against God's will the ghostly ravager
707	se synscaþa under sceadu bregdan--	Der schreckliche Schädiger nicht unter Schatten schwingen,	Nimmer senden ins Nebelreich;	by the malefactor be drawn under the shadows--	the fiend could not bear them to his shadow-bourne.	707	the sinful spoiler under the shade drag off.	Th' implacable foeman was powerless to hurl them	him could not hurl to haunts of darkness;
708	ac hé wæccende wráþum on andan	Da der Eine wachend dem Uebeln Haß trug	Der harrte wachend, dem Wütrich zum Graus,	but he watching in angry indignation	One man, however, was in fighting mood,	708	But he watching in hate the foe,	To the land of shadows, if the Lord were unwilling;	wakeful, ready, with warrior's wrath,
709	bád bolgenmód beadwa geþinges.	Und grimmen Herzens der Begegnung harrte.	Voll kühnen Muts dem Kampfe entgegen.	bided in rising rage for the result of battle.	awake and on edge, spoiling for action.	709	in angry mood awaited the battle-meeting.	But serving as warder, in terror to foemen, He angrily bided the issue of battle.	bold he bided the battle's issue.

11. Nächtlicher Kampf (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
710	Ðá cóm of móre under misthleoþum	Da kam vom Sumpfe im Schleier des Dunstes	Es nahte also, vom Nebel verhüllt,	Then came from the moor under the misty cliffs	In off the moors, down through the mist bands	710	Then came from the moor, under the misty hills,	'Neath the cloudy cliffs came from the moor then	THEN from the moorland, by misty crags,
711	Grendel gongan· godes yrre bær·	Grendel gegangen, trug Gottes Zorn.	Grendel vom Moor her, der gottverfluchte.	Grendel walking, God's wrath he bore;	God-cursed Grendel came greedily loping.	711	Grendel stalking; he God's anger bare:	Grendel going, God's anger bare he.	with God's wrath laden, Grendel came.
712	mynte se mánscaða manna cynnes	Der Meuchler meinte der Menschen Einen	Zu würgen dachte der wilde Frevler	the vile ravager meant from mankind	The bane of the race of men roamed forth,	712	expected the wicked spoiler of the race of men	The monster intended some one of earthmen	The monster was minded of mankind now
713	sumne besyrwan in sele þám héan·	Schlau zu beschleichen im Saale dem hohen.	Die Helden sämtlich im hohen Saale;	a sample to snare in the high hall;	hunting for a prey in the high hall.	713	one to ensnare in the lofty hall.	In the hall-building grand to entrap and make way with:	sundry to seize in the stately house.
714	wód under wolcnum tó þæs þe hé wínreced	In Wolken watet' er bis er das Wonnenhaus,	Unterm Wolkendach schritt er dem Weinhause zu,	he waded under the clouds until he the wine-hall,	Under the cloud-murk he moved towards it	714	He strode under the clouds, until he the wine-house,	He went under welkin where well he knew of	Under welkin he walked, till the wine-palace there,
715	goldsele gumena gearwost wisse	Des Gabengebers Goldsaal erkannte,	Bis entgegen ihm glänzte die goldene Halle	--the gold-hall of men-- mostly-certainly saw,	until it shone above him, a sheer keep	715	the golden hall of men, most readily perceiv'd,	The wine-joyous building, brilliant with plating,	gold-hall of men, he gladly discerned,
716	faéttum fáhne· ne wæs þæt forma síð	Den kleinodbunten. Er kam nicht zum Erstenmal	Mit den bunten Schindeln. Zum Bau des Hrodgar	shining gold; it was not the first time	of fortified gold. Nor was that the first time	716	richly variegated. Nor was that time the first	Gold-hall of earthmen. Not the earliest occasion	flashing with fretwork. Not first time, this,
717	þæt hé Hróþgáres hám gesóhte·	Hrodgars hohes Haus zu besuchen;	Kam der Elende nicht zum ersten Male,	that he Hrothgar's home had sought;	he had scouted the grounds of Hrothgar’s dwelling—	717	that he Hrothgar's home had sought.	He the home and manor of Hrothgar had sought:	that he the home of Hrothgar sought, —
718	naéfre hé on aldordagum aér ne siþðan	Doch fand er so alt er ward, früher noch später	Doch fand er nie in früheren Tagen,	he never in the days of his life, ere nor after,	although never in his life, before or since,	718	Never in his life-days he, ere nor since,	Ne'er found he in life-days later nor earlier	yet ne'er in his life-day, late or early,
719	heardran haéle healðegnas fand.	So harten Helden als in der Halle diesen.	Der höllische Wicht, so wackeren Helden!	harder luck or hall-thanes found.	did he find harder fortune or hall-defenders.	719	a bolder man, or hall- thanes found.	Hardier hero, hall-thanes more sturdy!	such hardy heroes, such hall-thanes, found!
720	Cóm þá to recede rinc síðian	Vor der Stiege stand des steinernen Hauses	So kam zum Hause der Kämpe geschritten,	He came then to the hall the fighter journeying,	Spurned and joyless, he journeyed on ahead	720	Came then to the mansion the man journeying,	Then came to the building the warrior marching,	To the house the warrior walked apace,
721	dréamum bedaéled· duru sóna onarn	Der Wonnenverwaiste und wandte zur Thüre,	Der freudenlose. Seinem Faustgriffe wich	cut-off from merriment; the door soon rushed open,	and arrived at the bawn. The iron-braced door	721	ofjoys depriv'd; forthwith on the door he rush'd,	Bereft of his joyance. The door quickly opened	parted from peace; the portal opended,
722	fýrbendum fæst syþðan hé hire folmum æthrán	Der feuerbandfesten, die Fäuste sogleich,	Die schwere Tür trotz geschmiedeter Riegel;	firm with fire-forged bands, when he tapped it with his hands	turned on its hinge when his hands touched it.	722	fast with fire- hard bands, then he with his hands it [touch'd];	On fire-hinges fastened, when his fingers had touched it;	though with forged bolts fast, when his fists had struck it,
723	onbraéd þá bealohýdig ðá hé gebolgen wæs,	Erbrach, der Bösewicht, so brannt er in Zorn,	Böses sinnend erbrach er zornig	plotting evil then he tore open, now that he was enraged,	Then his rage boiled over, he ripped open	723	undrew then the baleful minded (as he was angry)	The fell one had flung then--his fury so bitter--	and baleful he burst in his blatant rage,
724	recedes múþan· raþe æfter þon	Des Hauses Eingang; in Hast dann kam	Des Hauses Eingang. Hurtig alsdann	the mouth of the building; straight after that	the mouth of the building, maddening for blood,	724	the mansion's mouth: soon after that	Open the entrance. Early thereafter	the house's mouth. All hastily, then,
725	on fágne flór féond treddode·	In die farbige Flur der Feind geschritten,	Trat der Feind in den Flur, den farbiggemalten,	on the tessellated floor the fiend treaded,	pacing the length of the patterned floor	725	on the variegated floor the fiend trod;	The foeman trod the shining hall-pavement,	o'er fair-paved floor the fiend trod on,
726	éode yrremód· him of éagum stód	Ingrimmig eilend; von den Augen stand ihm	Grimmigen Sinnes; wie glühende Flamme	advanced angrily; from his eyes issued,	with his loathsome tread, while a baleful light,	726	went wroth of mood; from his eyes stood,	Strode he angrily; from the eyes of him glimmered	ireful he strode; there streamed from his eyes
727	ligge gelícost léoht unfaéger·	Der Lohe vergleichbar ein leidiger Glanz.	Schoß aus den Augen ein scheußliches Licht.	most like a flame, a distorted light;	flame more than light, flared from his eyes.	727	to flame most like, a horrid light.	A lustre unlovely likest to fire.	fearful flashes, like flame to see.
728	geseah hé in recede rinca manige	In der Halle sah er der Helden Menge	Im Hause sah er der Helden viele	he saw in the hall many warriors	He saw many men in the mansion, sleeping,	728	He in the mansion saw warriors many	He beheld in the hall the heroes in numbers,	He spied in hall the hero-band,
729	swefan sibbegedriht samod ætgædere	Versammelt schlafen, der Sippen Friedensbund,	Friedlich schlafen, der Freunde Schar,	a sleeping company of kinsmen gathered together	a ranked company of kinsmen and warriors	729	sleeping, a kindred band, all together,	A circle of kinsmen sleeping together,	kin and clansmen clustered asleep,
730	magorinca héap. Þá his mód áhlóg:	Der Leute Geleit. Ihm erlachte der Muth:	Die erlesenen Krieger: da lachte sein Herz.	a great host of warriors. Then his heart laughed:	quartered together. And his glee was demonic,	730	a company of fellow- warriors; then his mood laugh'd:	A throng of thanemen: then his thoughts were exultant,	hardy liegemen. Then laughed his heart;
731	mynte þæt hé gedaélde aér þon dæg cwóme	Zu scheiden wähnt' er vor scheinendem Tag,	Vor Tag noch hoffte der teuflische Unhold	he intended to deprive, ere the day came,	picturing the mayhem: before morning	731	he expected that he would separate, ere the day came,	He minded to sunder from each of the thanemen	for the monster was minded, ere morn should dawn,
732	atol áglaéca ánra gehwylces	Der üble Unhold, den Helden allzumal	Das Leben aller vom Leibe zu trennen,	the cruel beast, from each one	he would rip life from limb and devour them,	732	the fell wretch, of every one	The life from his body, horrible demon,	savage, to sever the soul of each,
733	líf wið líce þá him álumpen wæs	Leib und Leben; ihn lockte reichlicher	Daß Fülle von Fraß ihm zu finden glückte.	life from body, now had befallen him	feed on their flesh; but his fate that night	733	life from body; then had arisen in him	Ere morning came, since fate had allowed him	life from body, since lusty banquet
734	wistfylle wén. Ne wæs þæt wyrd þá gén	Weide Wahn. Doch Wurd verlieh ihm nicht,	Doch beschlossen war's in des Schicksals Rat,	a hope of a full feast. It was not his fate again	was due to change,	734	hope of a dainty glut: yet 'twas not his fate,	The prospect of plenty. Providence willed not	waited his will! But Wyrd forbade him
735	þæt hé má móste manna cynnes	Daß er mehr als Einen des Männervolks	Daß er Menschen nicht wieder morden sollte	that he might more of mankind	his days of ravening	735	that he might more of the race of men	To permit him any more of men under heaven	to seize any more of men on earth
736	ðicgean ofer þá niht· þrýðswýð behéold	Die Nacht genöße. Der Nothkühne sah,	Nach dieser Nacht. Der Neffe Hygelacs	partake of after that night; the mighty man beheld,	had come to an end. Mighty and canny,	736	eat after that night. Beheld the strenuous	To eat in the night-time. Higelac's kinsman	after that evening. Eagerly watched
737	maég Higeláces hú se mánscaða	Hygelaks Verwandter, daß der Wütherich	Gab scharf Obacht, wie der schädliche Wicht	the kinsman of Hygelac, how the cruel killer	Hygelac’s kinsman was keenly watching	737	kinsman of Hygelac how the wicked spoiler,	Great sorrow endured how the dire-mooded creature	Hygelac's kinsman his cursed foe,
738	under faérgripum gefaran wolde.	Die grimmen Griffe beginnen wollte.	Seine bösen Krallen gebrauchen würde.	by means of a sudden attack wished to proceed.	for the first move the monster would make.	738	during his sudden grasps, would proceed.	In unlooked-for assaults were likely to bear him.	how he would fare in fell attack.
739	Né þæt se áglaéca yldan þóhte	Nicht länger ließ es auch der Leidstifter anstehn,	Nicht dacht' an Aufschub das arge Scheusal:	That the monster did not think to delay,	Nor did the creature keep him waiting	739	Nor did that the miserable wight mean to delay;	No thought had the monster of deferring the matter,	Not that the monster was minded to pause!
740	ac hé geféng hraðe forman síðe	Vielmehr erfaßt' er jetzt zuvörderst Einen	Mit schnellem Griff einen Schläfer packt' er	but he quickly grasped, at the first occasion,	but struck suddenly and started in;	740	for he quickly seiz'd, at the first time,	But on earliest occasion he quickly laid hold of	Straightway he seized a sleeping warrior
741	slaépendne rinc slát unwearnum·	Der Ruhenden und riß ihn rasch in zwei Stücke,	Als ersten Raub, zerriß ihn eiligst,	a sleeping warrior, rended without restraint,	he grabbed and mauled a man on his bench,	741	a sleeping warrior, tore him unawares,	A soldier asleep, suddenly tore him,	for the first, and tore him fiercely asunder,
742	bát bánlocan· blód édrum dranc·	Zerbiß sein Gebein, trank das Blut der Adern	Biß in den Körper, das Blut in Strömen	bit into the bone-locks, from the veins drank blood,	bit into his bone-lappings, bolted down his blood	742	bit his bone-casings, the blood drank from his veins,	Bit his bone-prison, the blood drank in currents,	the bone-frame bit, drank blood in streams,
743	synsnaédum swealh· sóna hæfde	Und schlang große Stücke: schon hatt er ganz	Schlürfte er ein und schlang gewaltig,	swallowed great chunks; soon he had	and gorged on him in lumps, leaving the body	743	in endless morsels swallow'd him; soon had he	Swallowed in mouthfuls: he soon had the dead man's	swallowed him piecemeal: swiftly thus
744	unlyfigendes ealgefeormod	Des Leblosen Leib verschlungen	Bis des Leblosen Leib verzehrt war,	the unliving one all devoured,	utterly lifeless, eaten up	744	of the lifeless all devour'd,	Feet and hands, too, eaten entirely.	the lifeless corse was clear devoured,
745	fét ond folma· forð néar ætstóp·	Mit Füßen und Fäusten. Und fürder schreitend	Samt Füßen und Armen. Der Feind schritt weiter	feet and hands; nearer he stepped forth,	hand and foot. Venturing closer,	745	feet and hands: nearer forth he stept,	Nearer he strode then, the stout-hearted warrior	e'en feet and hands. Then farther he hied;
746	nam þá mid handa higeþíhtigne	Griff er jetzo nach dem großgeherzten	Und griff mit der Hand nach dem heldenmüt'gen	taking then with his hands a stout-hearted	his talon was raised to attack Beowulf	746	took then with his hand the doughty-minded	Snatched as he slumbered, seizing with hand-grip,	for the hardy hero with hand he grasped,
747	rinc on ræste· raéhte ongéan	Recken auf dem Ruhbett; da reckte die Hand der,	Kämpfer im Bett, seine Klauen spreizend.	warrior from his rest, reached towards him	where he lay on the bed; he was bearing in	747	warrior on his couch. He reach'd towards	Forward the foeman foined with his hand;	felt for the foe with fiendish claw,
748	féond mid folme· hé onféng hraþe	Und faßte mit der Faust den Feind behende,	Doch der Edle war rasch: auf den Arm gestützt	the foe with his palm; quickly he grasped	with open claw when the alert hero’s	748	the foe with his hand; he instantly perceiv'd	Caught he quickly the cunning deviser,	for the hero reclining, — who clutched it boldly,
749	inwitþancum ond wið earm gesæt.	Den arg gesinnten, auf den Arm gestützt.	Packt' er des tückischen Teufels Rechte.	the malice thoughts and clamped down on the arm.	comeback and armlock forestalled him utterly.	749	the guileful thoughts, and on his arm rested.	On his elbow he rested. This early discovered	prompt to answer, propped on his arm.
750	Sóna þæt onfunde fyrena hyrde·	Da freilich fühlte der Frevelstifter,	Da merkte der Molch, daß im Mittelgarten	At once he found, the shepherd of atrocities,	The captain of evil discovered himself	750	Soon as discover'd the criminal,	The master of malice, that in middle-earth's regions,	Soon then saw that shepherd-of-evils
751	þæt hé ne métte middangeardes	Daß er mächtigern Mann in Mittelgart	Er vormals nimmer gefunden hatte,	that he had not met in middle-earth,	in a handgrip harder than anything	751	that he had not found of mid-earth,	'Neath the whole of the heavens, no hand-grapple greater	that never he met in this middle-world,
752	eorþan scéatta on elran men	Noch an allen Enden der Erde nicht gefunden,	Im Erdenrunde, bei anderem Manne	in the expanse of the world, in another man	he had ever encountered in any man	752	of the world's regions, in a stranger man,	In any man else had he ever encountered:	in the ways of earth, another wight
753	mundgripe máran· hé on móde wearð	So hart von Handgriff. Im Herzen wuchs ihm	Eine festere Faust; nun befiel sein Herz	a greater hand-grip; he in his heart grew	on the face of the earth. Every bone in his body	753	a stronger hand-gripe, he in mind became	Fearful in spirit, faint-mooded waxed he,	with heavier hand-gripe; at heart he feared,
754	forht on ferhðe· nó þý aér fram meahte·	Furcht, er fühlt' es; doch fort konnt er nicht,	Beklemmende Furcht, doch er konnte nicht fort;	fearing for life; none the sooner could he away;	quailed and recoiled, but he could not escape.	754	fearful in soul; not for that the sooner could he escape;	Not off could betake him; death he was pondering,	sorrowed in soul, — none the sooner escaped!
755	hyge wæs him hinfús· wolde on heolster fléon,	Wie gierig sein Herz sich zur Hölle sehnte,	Er strebte hinaus, sein Versteck zu suchen	eager-to-go-hence was the thought in him, he wanted to flee into the darkness,	He was desperate to flee to his den and hide	755	his mind was bent on flight, he would into his cavern flee,	Would fly to his covert, seek the devils' assembly:	Fain would he flee, his fastness seek,
756	sécan déofla gedræg· ne wæs his drohtoð þaér	In der Teufel Gesellschaft: sein Tagewerk wollt ihm dießmal	Bei den üblen Teufeln: die Arbeit heute	to seek the devils' concourse; his situation there was not	with the devil’s litter, for in all his days	756	the pack of devils seek; his condition there was not	His calling no more was the same he had followed	the den of devils: no doings now
757	swylce hé on ealderdagum aér gemétte.	Nicht gelingen wie immer in alter Zeit.	War anderer Art als in alten Tagen.	like he in the days of his life ever had met.	he had never been clamped or cornered like this.	757	such as he in his life-days before had found.	Long in his lifetime. The liege-kinsman worthy	such as oft he had done in days of old!
758	Gemunde þá se góda maég Higeláces	Denn Hygelaks Heerdgenoß, der hehre, gedachte	Uneingedenk nicht der Abendrede	The good man then recalled, the kinsman of Hygelac,	Then Hygelac’s trusty retainer recalled	758	Remember'd then the good kinsman of Hygelac	Of Higelac minded his speech of the evening,	Then bethought him the hardy Hygelac-thane
759	aéfenspraéce· uplang ástód	Der Abendrede, eilends erhub er sich	War Hygelacs Neffe, er hob sich vom Lager	his evening-speech; upright he stood	his bedtime speech, sprang to his feet	759	his evening speech; upright he stood,	Stood he up straight and stoutly did seize him.	of his boast at evening: up he bounded,
760	ond him fæste wiðféng· fingras burston·	Und faßt' ihm die Fäuste: die Finger zerbrachen	In voller Länge und fester packt' er,	and laid hold of him tight; fingers burst;	and got a firm hold. Fingers were bursting,	760	and at him firmly grasp'd; his fingers yielded,	His fingers crackled; the giant was outward,	grasped firm his foe, whose fingers cracked.
761	eoten wæs útweard· eorl furþur stóp.	Dem Riesen, da rückwärts ihn der Recke stieß.	Daß die rauhen Finger des Riesen brachen.	the troll was striving to move outward, the earl stepped forward.	the monster back-tracking, the man overpowering.	761	the eoten was outward; the earl stept further;	The earl stepped farther. The famous one minded	The fiend made off, but the earl close followed.
762	Mynte se maéra hwaér hé meahte swá	Da sehnte sich sehr der sonst Gewaltige,	Der drängte hinaus, doch dicht auf den Fersen	The infamous one meant, anywhere he so was able,	The dread of the land was desperate	762	the renown'd champion thought, whether he might not so	To flee away farther, if he found an occasion,	The monster meant — if he might at all —
763	wídre gewindan ond on weg þanon	Das Weite zu gewinnen und hinweg alsbald	Folgt' ihm der Gaute. Gefloh'n wär' er gerne	farther escape and away thence	to escape, to take a roundabout road and flee	763	more widely wheel about, and away thence	And off and away, avoiding delay,	to fling himself free, and far away
764	fléon on fenhopu· wiste his fingra geweald	In sein Fennmoor zu fliehen: der Finger Kraft wust er	Zu der Klause im Sumpf, doch die Krallen wußt' er	flee to his secret places in the fen; he knew his fingers' control	to his lair in the fens. The latching power	764	flee to his fen-mound; he knew his fingers' power,	To fly to the fen-moors; he fully was ware of	fly to the fens, — knew his fingers' power
765	on grames grápum· þæt he wæs géocorsíð	In des Grimmen Griffen. Das war ihm ein grauser Gang,	In des Helden Gewalt. Der Weg war harmvoll,	in his enemy's grip, that was a bitter journey he	in his fingers weakened; it was the worst trip	765	in his grasps of the fierce one, that he the stronger was.	The strength of his grapple in the grip of the foeman.	in the gripe of the grim one. Gruesome march
766	þæt sé hearmscaþa to Heorute átéah.	Daß der Harmbringer heute nach Heorot gekommen war!	Den der Höllenwicht diesmal nach Heorot ging!	that the harm-warrior had taken to Heorot.	the terror-monger had taken to Heorot.	766	After the pernicious spoiler to Heorot came,	'Twas an ill-taken journey that the injury-bringing,	to Heorot this monster of harm had made!
767	Dryhtsele dynede· Denum eallum wearð	Der Degensaal dröhnte; den Dänen ward,	Es dröhnte der Saal, die Dänen gerieten,	The noble hall broke into a din; the Danes all were,	And now the timbers trembled and sang,	767	the princely hall thunder'd, was for all the Danes,	Harrying harmer to Heorot wandered:	Din filled the room; the Danes were bereft,
768	ceasterbúendum cénra gehwylcum	So viele der Helden das Haus noch bewohnten,	Die Burgbewohner, in bangen Schrecken,	--the citadel-dwellers-- each of the bold,	a hall-session that harrowed every Dane	768	the city- dwellers, every valiant one,	The palace re-echoed; to all of the Danemen,	castle-dwellers and clansmen all,
769	eorlum ealuscerwen· yrre waéron bégen	Das Ael verschüttet. Ingrimmig kämpften	Die Recken alle. In rasender Wut	earls in the flood of bitter drink; enraged were both	inside the stockade: stumbling in fury,	769	the earls, the ale spilt. Angry were both,	Dwellers in castles, to each of the bold ones,	earls, of their ale. Angry were both
770	réþe renweardas· reced hlynsode.	Die herben Hüter: die Halle schütterte.	Waren beide Kämpfer. Der Bau erkrachte;	fierce hall-wards; the hall resounded.	the two contenders crashed through the building.	770	fierce, the powerful warders, the mansion resounded;	Earlmen, was terror. Angry they both were,	those savage hall-guards: the house resounded.
771	Þá wæs wundor micel þæt se wínsele	Groß Wunder war es, daß der Wonnesaal	Ein Wunder war's, daß die Weinhalle trotzte	Then it was a great wonder that the wine-hall	The hall clattered and hammered, but somehow	771	then great wonder was it, that the wine-hall	Archwarders raging. Rattled the building;	Wonder it was the wine-hall firm
772	wiðhæfde heaþodéorum· þæt hé on hrúsan ne féol	Die Tritte ertrug, und in Trümmer nicht	Dem Toben der Streiter, in Trümmer nicht stürzte,	withstood the war-fighters, that it did not fall to the ground,	survived the onslaught and kept standing:	772	withstood the warlike beasts, so that it fell not on the ground,	'Twas a marvellous wonder that the wine-hall withstood then	in the strain of their struggle stood, to earth
773	faéger foldbold ac hé þæs fæste wæs	Der fürstliche Bau fiel. Aber fest stand er	Das funkelnde Haus, doch zu fest war es	the fair mansion but it so firm was	it was handsomely structured, a sturdy frame	773	the fair earthly dwelling; but it was thus fast,	The bold-in-battle, bent not to earthward,	the fair house fell not; too fast it was
774	innan ond útan írenbendum	Innen und außen mit Eisenklammern	Innen und außen mit eisernen Klammern	inside and out with iron-bands	braced with the best of blacksmith’s work	774	within and without, with iron bands,	Excellent earth-hall; but within and without it	within and without by its iron bands
775	searoþoncum besmiþod· þaér fram sylle ábéag	Sorglich umschmiedet. Doch sank von den Schwellen	Geschickt umspannt; von der Schwelle freilich	skilfully smithed; there from the floor broke away	inside and out. The story goes	775	cunningly forged. There from its sill inclin'd	Was fastened so firmly in fetters of iron,	craftily clamped; though there crashed from sill
776	medubenc monig míne gefraége	Manche Methbank, wie ich melden hörte,	Wich manche Metbank -- melden hört' ich's --	many mead-benches, I heard,	that as the pair struggled, mead-benches were smashed	776	many a mead-bench, as I have heard tell,	By the art of the armorer. Off from the sill there	many a mead-bench — men have told me —
777	golde geregnad þaér þá graman wunnon·	Mit Gold geziert, da die Grimmen rangen.	Geziert mit Gold, wo die Zornigen stritten. --	adorned with gold, where the enemies struggled;	and sprung off the floor, gold fittings and all.	777	with gold adorn'd, where the fierce ones fought:	Bent mead-benches many, as men have informed me,	gay with gold, where the grim foes wrestled.
778	þæs ne wéndon aér witan Scyldinga·	Das wähnten wahrlich nicht die werthen Schildinge,	So hatten's erwartet die Weisen des Hofes,	it was not thought before, by the sages of the Scyldings,	Before then, no Shielding elder would believe	778	therefore before ween'd not the Scyldings' sages,	Adorned with gold-work, where the grim ones did struggle.	So well had weened the wisest Scyldings
779	þæt hit á mid gemete manna aénig	Daß ein Mann sie möchte, wie mächtig er wäre,	Daß die herrliche Halle, die horngeschmückte,	that it ever by means any men	there was any power or person upon earth	779	that it ever in any wise any man,	The Scylding wise men weened ne'er before	that not ever at all might any man
780	betlíc ond bánfág tóbrecan meahte,	Wie bös und blutgier, zum Wanken bringen,	Kein Sterblicher je zerstören könnte	splendid and bone-adorned, could break it up,	capable of wrecking their horn-rigged hall	780	malicious and murder- stain'd, could in pieces break,	That by might and main-strength a man under heaven	that bone-decked, brave house break asunder,
781	listum tólúcan nymþe líges fæþm	Geschweige zum Falle, sie schlucke denn Glut,	Durch List oder Kraft, wenn nicht qualmender Lohe	cleverly cleave asunder, not unless fire's embrace	unless the burning embrace of a fire	781	or craftily lay open, naught save the flame's embrace	Might break it in pieces, bone-decked, resplendent,	crush by craft, — unless clasp of fire
782	swulge on swaþule. Swég up ástág	Flackernde Flamme. Auffuhr ein Geschrei	Umarmung es täte. Ein unerhörter	swallowed it in inferno. Sound ascended up,	engulf it in flame. Then an extraordinary	782	should with its heat devour it. Anoise arose,	Crush it by cunning, unless clutch of the fire	in smoke engulfed it. — Again uprose
783	níwe geneahhe· Norð-Denum stód	So neu und nie erhört, die Norddänen faßte	Lärm erscholl, und lähmender Schrecken	new, nearby: the North-Danes stood	wail arose, and bewildering fear	783	newly, abundantly; over the North Danes stood	In smoke should consume it. The sound mounted upward	din redoubled. Danes of the North
784	atelíc egesa ánra gehwylcum	Schüttelnder Schrecken, die Scharen der Männer,	Drang in das Herz den Dänen allen,	in ghastly horror, in each one of	came over the Danes. Everyone felt it	784	dire terror, on every one	Novel enough; on the North Danes fastened	with fear and frenzy were filled, each one,
785	þára þe of wealle wóp gehýrdon,	Die auf dem Walle den Wehruf hörten,	Die vom Hügel her das Geheul vernahmen,	them who from the wall weeping heard,	who heard that cry as it echoed off the wall,	785	of those who from the wall heard the whoop,	A terror of anguish, on all of the men there	who from the wall that wailing heard,
786	gryreléoð galan godes andsacan	Den Gegner Gottes das Grauslied brüllen,	Das grause Lied, das der Gottesfeind,	terrible screaming, God's adversary,	a God-cursed scream and strain of catastrophe,	786	the horrid lay sung of God's denier,	Who heard from the wall the weeping and plaining,	God's foe sounding his grisly song,
787	sigeléasne sang, sár wánigean	Den sieglosen Sang, des Versehrten Jammerlaut.	Der sieglose, sang, beseufzend sein Unheil,	a victoryless song, bewailing his wound,	the howl of the loser, the lament of the hell-serf	787	the triumphless song, his pain bewailing,	The song of defeat from the foeman of heaven,	cry of the conquered, clamorous pain
788	helle hæfton· héold hine fæste	Er hielt ihn zu fest in der Haft des Todes,	Der Hölle Häftling. Es hielt ihn fest	Hel's prisoner; he held him fast,	keening his wound. He was overwhelmed,	788	of the thrall of hell: held him [too] fast,	Heard him hymns of horror howl, and his sorrow	from captive of hell. Too closely held him
789	sé þe manna wæs mægene strengest	Er aller Männer machtgestrengster,	Der Mann, der damals die meiste Stärke	he who was of men in might strongest	manacled tight by the man who of all men	789	he who of men was strongest of might,	Hell-bound bewailing. He held him too firmly	he who of men in might was strongest
790	on þaém dæge þysses lífes.	Die dieses Lebens Licht überschien.	Von allen besaß im Erdenrunde.	on that day in this life.	was foremost and strongest in the days of this life.	790	in that day of this life.	Who was strongest of main-strength of men of that era.	in that same day of this our life.

12. Arm und Achsel (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
791	Nolde eorla hléo aénige þinga	Keineswegs wollte der Kämpen Schirm	Zu hindern dacht' es der Hort der Krieger,	The protector of earls had no wish for any reason	But the earl-troop’s leader was not inclined	791	Would not the refuge of earls for any thing	For no cause whatever would the earlmen's defender	NOT in any wise would the earls'-defence
792	þone cwealmcuman cwicne forlaétan	Entfliehen laßen den furchtbaren Gast,	Daß der leidige Mörder lebend entrinne,	the murderous guest to release alive,	to allow his caller to depart alive:	792	the deadly guest leave living,	Leave in life-joys the loathsome newcomer,	suffer that slaughterous stranger to live,
793	né his lífdagas léoda aénigum	Dessen Lebenstage er der Leute Keinem	Der nie den Menschen zum Nutzen war.	nor his life-days to any people	he did not consider that life of much account	793	nor his life-days to any people	He deemed his existence utterly useless	useless deeming his days and years
794	nytte tealde. Þær genehost brægd	Von Nutzen glaubte. Zunächst ihm schwang	Überdies schwang mancher der Mannen des Fürsten	counted as advantage. There many brandished	to anyone anywhere. Time and again,	794	accounted useful. Then forthwith drew	To men under heaven. Many a noble	to men on earth. Now many an earl
795	eorl Béowulfes ealde láfe·	Sein altes Erbschwert mancher Edeling Beowulfs,	Eine alte Waffe, bewährtes Erbstück,	warriors of Beowulf, old heirlooms,	Beowulf’s warriors worked to defend	795	a warrior of Beowulf's an ancient relic;	Of Beowulf brandished his battle-sword old,	of Beowulf brandished blade ancestral,
796	wolde fréadrihtnes feorh ealgian	Des lieben Lehensherrn Leben zu schirmen,	Um Beowulfs Leben, des lieben Gebieters,	they wished prince-lord's life defend,	their lord’s life, laying about them	796	he would his lord's life defend,	Would guard the life of his lord and protector,	fain the life of their lord to shield,
797	maéres þéodnes ðaér híe meahton swá·	Des erlauchten Fürsten, wofern sies vermochten.	Nach Kräften zu schützen, des kühnen Helden;	the legendary leader's, if they could do so;	as best they could with their ancestral blades.	797	the great prince's, if they might so do.	The far-famous chieftain, if able to do so;	their praised prince, if power were theirs;
798	híe þæt ne wiston þá híe gewin drugon	Sie bedachten nicht, als sie das begannen,	Sie wußten's ja nicht, die wehrhaften Streiter,	they did not know that, when they joined the fray,	Stalwart in action, they kept striking out	798	They knew it not, when they endur'd the strife,	While waging the warfare, this wist they but little,	never they knew, — as they neared the foe,
799	heardhicgende hildemecgas	Die hochgeherzten Heldensöhne,	Da zum Kampfe sie ihre Klingen zogen	the bold-minded battle-men,	on every side, seeking to cut	799	the bold-eager sons of battle,	Brave battle-thanes, while his body intending	hardy-hearted heroes of war,
800	ond on healfa gehwone héawan þóhton,	Und in zwei Hälften ihn zu hauen gedachten,	Und von rechts und links nach dem Räuber hieben,	and on each side thought to heaw,	straight to the soul. When they joined the struggle	800	and on every side thought to hew,	To slit into slivers, and seeking his spirit:	aiming their swords on every side
801	sáwle sécan: þone synscaðan	Nach der Seele suchend, daß an dem Schadenstifter	Den Garaus ihm zu machen: dem Erzschelm konnte	to seek the soul: that the sin-scather	there was something they could not have known at the time,	801	his soul to seek, that the wicked scather	That the relentless foeman nor finest of weapons	the accursed to kill, — no keenest blade,
802	aénig ofer eorþan írenna cyst	Von allen Eisen das auserwählteste,	Kein einziges Eisen auf Erden schaden,	any on earth, of the choicest of irons,	that no blade on earth, no blacksmith’s art	802	on earth not any choicest of irons,	Of all on the earth, nor any of war-bills	no farest of falchions fashioned on earth,
803	gúðbilla nán grétan nolde	Härteste Heerschwert nicht haften wollte;	Der Schlachtschwerter keins, da durch schwarze Kunst	of war-bills, none, could not at all greet him	could ever damage their demon opponent.	803	no battle-falchion, would touch:	Was willing to injure; but weapons of victory	could harm or hurt that hideous fiend!
804	ac hé sigewaépnum forsworen hæfde	Denn Verwünschungen wust er wider alle Waffen	Gefeit er war wider feindliche Waffen,	but he victory-weapons had forsworn,	He had conjured the harm from the cutting edge	804	but he martial weapons had forsworn,	Swords and suchlike he had sworn to dispense with.	He was safe, by his spells, from sword of battle,
805	ecga gehwylcre. Scolde his aldorgedál	Und Schneiden zu sprechen. Doch sollt er sein Alter	Wider dräuende Schneiden. Dennoch sollte	every blade-edge. His life-severing was bound to	of every weapon. But his going away	805	every edge whatever. His life -divorce was,	His death at that time must prove to be wretched,	from edge of iron. Yet his end and parting
806	on ðaém dæge þysses lífes	An demselben Tage seines Lebens	Noch am nämlichen Tage der nächtliche Geist	on that day in this life	out of this world and the days of his life	806	on that day of this life,	And the far-away spirit widely should journey	on that same day of this our life
807	earmlíc wurðan ond se ellorgást	Armselig beschließen und sein scheidender Geist	Elend enden, der ausgestoß'ne,	be wretched, and the alien-spirit	would be agony to him, and his alien spirit	807	to be miserable, and the departing ghost	Into enemies' power.	woful should be, and his wandering soul
808	on féonda geweald feor síðian·	Fernhin fahren in der Feinde Gewalt.	Und fernhin gehn, in die finst're Hölle.	into the administration of fiends would journey far away;	would travel far into fiends’ keeping.	808	into the power of fiends far to travel.	This plainly he saw then	far off flit to the fiends' domain.
809	ðá þæt onfunde sé þe fela aéror	Als nun gewahr ward der Wütherich,	Nun merkte der, der am Menschengeschlechte	then he found, he who before many,	Then he who had harrowed the hearts of men	809	Then that found, he who before many,	Who with mirth of mood malice no little	Soon he found, who in former days,
810	módes myrðe manna cynne	Der mit mordlustgem Muth an der Menschen Geschlecht	So vielen Frevel früher verübte	miseries in his mind, on mankind	with pain and affliction in former times	810	in mirth of mood, against the race of men,	Had wrought in the past on the race of the earthmen	harmful in heart and hated of God,
811	fyrene gefremede --he, fág wið god--	So viel Frevel gefrommt, der Feind Gottes,	Aus Vergnügen am Mord, der Gottverhaßte,	atrocities committed --he, who fought with God--	and had given offence also to God	811	crimes had perpetrated, (he was the foe of God, )	(To God he was hostile), that his body would fail him,	on many a man such murder wrought,
812	þæt him se líchoma laéstan nolde	Daß ihm nicht Folge leisteten des Leibes Glieder,	Daß den Leib er nimmer losmachen konnte,	that him his body-shell would not obey,	found that his bodily powers failed him.	812	that him his body would not avail;	But Higelac's hardy henchman and kinsman	that the frame of his body failed him now.
813	ac hine se módega maég Hygeláces	Weil so fest der biedre Blutsfreund Hygelaks	Den Hygelacs Neffe, der Heldenmüt'ge,	but him the daring kinsman of Hygelac	Hygelac’s kinsman kept him helplessly	813	for him the proud kinsman of Hygelac	Held him by the hand; hateful to other	For him the keen-souled kinsman of Hygelac
814	hæfde be honda· wæs gehwæþer óðrum	Bei der Hand ihn hielt (sie haßten einander	Mit der Hand gepackt -- verhaßt war beiden	had by the hand; each was by the other	locked in a handgrip. As long as either lived,	814	had in hand; was each to other	Was each one if living. A body-wound suffered	held in hand; hateful alive
815	lifigende láð· lícsár gebád	Mit mordlichen Muth), da muste der Unhold	Des Gegners Leben! Der grimme Unhold	loathed while living; body-pain he felt,	he was hateful to the other. The monster’s whole	815	hateful living; body pain endur'd	The direful demon, damage incurable	was each to other. The outlaw dire
816	atol aéglaéca· him on eaxle wearð	Der Wunde gewärtigen. Schon ward an der Achsel	Ward endlich wund: an der Achsel klaffte	the awful ogre; on his shoulder was	body was in pain, a tremendous wound	816	the fell wretch; on his shoulder was	Was seen on his shoulder, his sinews were shivered,	took mortal hurt; a mighty wound
817	syndolh sweotol· seonowe onsprungon·	Die Sehrung ihm sichtbar: die Sehnen rißen,	Ein riesiger Spalt, es rissen die Sehnen,	a great wound apparent, sinows sprang asunder,	appeared on his shoulder. Sinews split	817	a deadly wound manifest, the sinews sprang asunder,	His body did burst. To Beowulf was given	showed on his shoulder, and sinews cracked,
818	burston bánlocan· Béowulfe wearð	Die Beinschlüße brachen: dem Beowulf war	Es brachen die Knochen. Beowulf war	bone-locks burst; to Beowulf was	and the bone-lappings burst. Beowulf was granted	818	the bone-casings burst; to Beowulf was	Glory in battle; Grendel from thenceward	and the bone-frame burst. To Beowulf now
819	gúðhréð gyfeþe· scolde Grendel þonan	Der Sieg geschenkt; es sollte Grendel	Der glückliche Sieger und Grendel mußte	war-glory given; thence Grendel had to	the glory of winning; Grendel was driven	819	warlike fierceness given; Grendel must thence	Must flee and hide him in the fen-cliffs and marshes,	the glory was given, and Grendel thence
820	feorhséoc fléön under fenhleoðu,	Todwund flüchten und unterm Fenn dort suchen	Todkrank flüchten ins tiefe Moor,	flee sick unto death under the hills of the fen,	under the fen-banks, fatally hurt,	820	death - sick flee under his fen- shelters,	Sick unto death, his dwelling must look for	death-sick his den in the dark moor sought,
821	sécean wynléas wíc· wiste þé geornor	Die wonnelose Wohnung. Er wuste sich nun wohl	Ins freudlose Heim. Der Frevler wußte,	to seek his joyless abode; he knew it more surely	to his desolate lair. His days were numbered,	821	seek a joyless dwelling: he the better knew	Unwinsome and woful; he wist the more fully	noisome abode: he knew too well
822	þæt his aldres wæs ende gegongen	An seines Alters Ende gekommen,	Daß das Ziel ihm gesteckt war, gezählt der Tage	that was his life's end arrived,	the end of his life was coming over him,	822	that was his life's end pass'd,	The end of his earthly existence was nearing,	that here was the last of life, an end
823	dógera dægrím. Denum eallum wearð	Seine Tage voll. Dem Volk der Dänen	Dürftiger Rest! Den Dänen allen	the day-count of his days. For the Danes were all,	he knew it for certain; and one bloody clash	823	his days' number. For all the Danes was,	His life-days' limits. At last for the Danemen,	of his days on earth. — To all the Danes
824	æfter þám wælraése willa gelumpen:	War nach diesem Kampfe der Kummer gestillt.	Ward des Wunsches Gewährung nach wildem Kampfe.	after that slaughter-storm, wishes come to pass:	had fulfilled the dearest wishes of the Danes.	824	after that mortal conflict, their will accomplish'd.	When the slaughter was over, their wish was accomplished.	by that bloody battle the boon had come.
825	hæfde þá gefaélsod sé þe aér feorran cóm	Gesäubert hatte der über See gekommene	So hatte gefriedet der fremde Held,	he had then cleansed, he who had before come from afar,	The man who had lately landed among them,	825	Had then purified he who had before come from afar,	The comer-from-far-land had cleansed then of evil,	From ravage had rescued the roving stranger
826	snotor ond swýðferhð sele Hróðgáres,	Weiskühne Weigand den Wonnesaal Hrodgars,	Der kluge und tapfre, des Königs Halle,	shrewd and strong-minded, the hall of Hrothgar,	proud and sure, had purged the hall,	826	wise and strong of soul, Hrothgar's hall,	Wise and valiant, the war-hall of Hrothgar,	Hrothgar's hall; the hardy and wise one
827	genered wið níðe· nihtweorce gefeh	Und von Frevel befreit. Er freute sich des Nachtwerks	Vom Feind ihn befreit. Er war froh seines Nachtwerks,	rescued from ruin; in his night's work he rejoiced,	kept it from harm; he was happy with his nightwork	827	sav'd it from malice. his valour-glories;	Saved it from violence. He joyed in the night-work,	had purged it anew. His night-work pleased him,
828	ellenmaérþum· hæfde Éast-Denum	Und des ewigen Ruhms. Den Ostdänen hatte	Der gelungenen Krafttat. Gelistet war's,	in valour from great deeds; to the East-Danes had	and the courage he had shown. The Geat captain	828	In his night-work he rejoiced, had to the East-Danes	In repute for prowess; the prince of the Geatmen	his deed and its honor. To Eastern Danes
829	Géatmecga léod gilp gelæsted·	Der Geatensöhne Fürst den Gelfspruch geleistet,	Was mit dreister Rede den Dänen versprochen	the Geatmen's leader, his oath fulfilled;	had boldly fulfilled his boast to the Danes:	829	the Goths' chieftain his boast fulfilled,	For the East-Danish people his boast had accomplished,	had the valiant Geat his vaunt made good,
830	swylce oncýþðe ealle gebétte	Ihnen alle die Arglist endlich gebüßt,	Der gautische Fürst. Von ganzem Leide	so too anguish all remedied,	he had healed and relieved a huge distress,	830	as also in the country he had heal'd	Bettered their burdensome bale-sorrows fully,	all their sorrow and ills assuaged,
831	inwidsorge þé híe aér drugon	Die Unheilsorge, die sie ehe getragen,	Hatt' er kühn sie erlöst, von der quälenden Sorge,	grievous sorrow, that they had ere endured,	unremitting humiliations,	831	the preying sorrow, that they before had suffer'd,	The craft-begot evil they erstwhile had suffered	their bale of battle borne so long,
832	ond for þréanýdum þolian scoldon	Als sie drückende Noth erdulden musten,	Die in Drangsal und Not sie erduldet lange,	and in hard distress had to suffer,	the hard fate they’d been forced to undergo,	832	and for hard necessity had to endure,	And were forced to endure from crushing oppression,	and all the dole they erst endured
833	torn unlýtel· þæt wæs tácen sweotol	Nicht kleinen Kummer. Zum klaren Zeichen.	Von entsetzlicher Schmach. Als sichtbares Zeichen	no small misery; that was a clear sign,	no small affliction. Clear proof of this	833	affliction not a little. It was a token manifest,	Their manifold misery. 'Twas a manifest token,	pain a-plenty. — 'Twas proof of this,
834	syþðan hildedéor hond álegde	Legte der Heldensohn die Hand zur Schau	Legte der Held unterm hohen Dache	when the battle-bold one the hand placed,	could be seen in the hand the hero displayed	834	when the beast of war laid down the hand,	When the hero-in-battle the hand suspended,	when the hardy-in-fight a hand laid down,
835	earm ond eaxle --þaér wæs eal geador	Mit Arm und Achsel, vor allen Versammelten	Arm und Hand und Achsel nieder,	arm and shoulder --there was all together	high up near the roof: the whole of Grendel’s	835	the arm and shoulder: there was altogether	The arm and the shoulder (there was all of the claw	arm and shoulder, — all, indeed,
836	Grendles grápe-- under géapne hróf.	Grendels Greifwerk heftend unter das gellende Dach.	Was Grendel zurückließ, die ganze Tatze.	the grip of Grendel-- under the gaping roof.	shoulder and arm, his awesome grasp.	836	Grendel's grasp under the vaulted roof.	Of Grendel together) 'neath great-stretching hall-roof.	of Grendel's gripe, — 'neath the gabled roof'

13. Siegmund und Fitela (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
837	Ðá wæs on morgen míne gefraége	Da war am Morgen wie ich melden hörte,	Am Morgen nun ging, wie ich melden hörte,	Then was in the morning, as I heard tell,	Then morning came and many a warrior	837	Then was in the morning, as I have heard tell,	In the mist of the morning many a warrior	MANY at morning, as men have told me,
838	ymb þá gifhealle gúðrinc monig	In der Gabenhalle der Geerträger Mancher.	Manch kühner Recke zum Königssaale:	about the gift-hall many warriors,	gathered, as I’ve heard, around the gift-hall,	838	around the gift-hall many a warrior:	Stood round the gift-hall, as the story is told me:	warriors gathered the gift-hall round,
839	férdon folctogan feorran ond néän	Die Volksführer kamen von fern und nah,	Die Fürsten kamen von fern und nah	folk-chiefs arrived from far and near	clan-chiefs flocking from far and near	839	the nation's chieftains came, from far and near,	Folk-princes fared then from far and from near	folk-leaders faring from far and near,
840	geond wídwegas wundor scéawian	Ueber weite Wege das Wunder zu schauen,	Des Weges daher, das Wunder zu schauen,	across wide regions to behold the wonder,	down wide-ranging roads, wondering greatly	840	o'er distant ways, the wonder to behold,	Through long-stretching journeys to look at the wonder,	o'er wide-stretched ways, the wonder to view,
841	láþes lástas· nó his lífgedál	Des Feindes Fährte. Sein Fall erschien	Des Unholds Nachlaß. Nicht einer war's,	the foe's foot-prints; his parting from life did not	at the monster’s footprints. His fatal departure	841	the traces of the foe: his life-divorce did not	The footprints of the foeman. Few of the warriors	trace of the traitor. Not troublous seemed
842	sárlíc þúhte secga aénegum	Der Kämpen Keinem beklagenswerth,	Den der Tod des Feindes mit Trauer erfüllte,	seem mournful to any man	was regretted by no-one who witnessed his trail,	842	seem painful to any warrior,	Who gazed on the foot-tracks of the inglorious creature	the enemy's end to any man
843	þára þe tírléases trode scéawode·	Die des Ruhmberaubten Rennspur erblickten,	Als des Elenden Spur sein Auge erspähte,	of those who the gloryless foe's track observed,	the ignominious marks of his flight	843	who the inglorious's track beheld ;	His parting from life pained very deeply,	who saw by the gait of the graceless foe
844	hú hé wérigmód on weg þanon	Als er wehgemuth hinweg von da,	Wie er müd' und ruhmlos entmutigt fortschlich,	how he weary away thence,	where he’d skulked away, exhausted in spirit	844	how he in spirit weary away thence,	How, weary in spirit, off from those regions	how the weary-hearted, away from thence,
845	níða ofercumen on nicera mere	Im Kampf überkommen, ein Kind des Todes	Besiegt im Streite, dem Sumpfe zu	vanquished by violence, to the nicors' mere	and beaten in battle, bloodying the path,	845	in hostilities overcome, to the nickers' mere,	In combats conquered he carried his traces,	baffled in battle and banned, his steps
846	faége ond geflýmed feorhlástas bær.	In sein Nichsemoor die Mordspuren trug.	Verfehmt und todwund seine Fährte zog.	doomed and driven back left behind life-trails.	hauling his doom to the demons’ mere.	846	death-doom'd and put to flight, death - traces bare.	Fated and flying, to the flood of the nickers.	death-marked dragged to the devils' mere.
847	Ðaér wæs on blóde brim weallende,	Da sah man von Blut die Brandung wallen,	Blutig war dort die brodelnde Flut,	There with blood was the water seething,	The bloodshot water wallowed and surged,	847	There was with blood the surge boiling,	There in bloody billows bubbled the currents,	Bloody the billows were boiling there,
848	atol ýða geswing eal gemenged	Von Todesnaß die traurige Woge,	Der Gischt der Wogen ganz vermengt	terrible swirling of swells all mingled	there were loathsome upthrows and overturnings	848	the dire swing of waves all mingled ;	The angry eddy was everywhere mingled	turbid the tide of tumbling waves
849	háton heolfre heorodréore wéol·	Die nur stockend strömte vor starrendem Saft,	Mit warmem Eiter, es wallte die Tiefe	with boiling gore, with sword-blood it welled,	of waves and gore and wound-slurry.	849	hot with clotted blood it well'd, with fatal gore,	And seething with gore, welling with sword-blood;	horribly seething, with sword-blood hot,
850	déaðfaége déog siððan dréama léas	So vom Feinde gefärbt, als er freudenlos	Von des Toten Schwertnaß, der trostlos unten	doomed to die he hid himself, then, bereft of pleasure,	With his death upon him, he had dived deep	850	the death- doom'd had dyed it, after he joyless,	He death-doomed had hid him, when reaved of his joyance	by that doomed one dyed, who in den of the moor
851	in fenfreoðo feorh álegde	In seines Fennes Frieden das Leben flüchtete,	Am Grunde des Moors seinen Geist verhaucht,	in his fen-refuge he laid down his life,	into his marsh-den, drowned out his life	851	in his fen- asylum, laid down his life,	He laid down his life in the lair he had fled to,	laid forlorn his life adown,
852	haéþene sáwle· þaér him hel onféng.	Die heidnische Seele, eh die Höll ihn empfieng.	Die heidnische Seele, die der Hölle zufiel.	his heathen soul; there Hel embraced him.	and his heathen soul: hell claimed him there.	852	his heathen soul: there him hell receiv'd.	His heathenish spirit, where hell did receive him.	his heathen soul,-and hell received it.
853	Þanon eft gewiton ealdgesíðas	Da eilten von dannen die Altgesellen,	Zurück dann eilten die alten Recken,	Thence returned old companions,	Then away they rode, the old retainers	853	Thence again departed the old comrades,	Thence the friends from of old backward turned them,	Home then rode the hoary clansmen
854	swylce geong manig of gomenwáþe	Und der Jüngern auch Manche, zu dem Jubelgange,	Auch mancher junge, vom Moore heimwärts	also many young, from the sport-chase,	with many a young man following after,	854	as also many a young one, from the joyous way,	And many a younker from merry adventure,	from that merry journey, and many a youth,
855	fram mere módge méarum rídan	Da sie muthig vom Moore auf Mähren ritten,	Auf falben Rossen, in fröhlichem Ritt.	from the mere full-spirited, riding horses,	a troop on horseback, in high spirits	855	proud from the mere, to ride on horses,	Striding their stallions, stout from the seaward,	on horses white, the hardy warriors,
856	beornas on blancum· ðaér wæs Béowulfes	Blanken und braunen. Da wurde Beowulfs	Laut erscholl von den Lippen aller	warriors on fair steeds, there was Beowulf's	on their bay steeds. Beowulf’s doings	856	the warriors on steeds. There was Beowulf's	Heroes on horses. There were heard very often	back from the mere. Then Beowulf's glory
857	maérðo maéned· monig oft gecwæð	Heldenruhm verherrlicht. Man hörte sie rühmen,	Beowulfs Lob: kein bessrer Held,	glory proclaimed; many often said	were praised over and over again.	857	glory celebrated ; many oft said,	Beowulf's praises; many often asserted	eager they echoed, and all averred
858	þætte súð né norð be saém twéonum	Im Süden und Norden, zwischen den Seen beiden,	So sagte mancher, sei süd- und nordwärts,	that neither south nor north between the seas	Nowhere, they said, north or south	858	not any other, that nor south nor north,	That neither south nor north, in the circuit of waters,	that from sea to sea, or south or north,
859	ofer eormengrund óþer naénig	Auf der Erde Grund sei kein anderer Kämpfer	Zwischen beiden Meeren auf breiter Erde,	over the whole vast earth, no other	between the two seas or under the tall sky	859	between the seas over the spacious earth	O'er outstretching earth-plain, none other was better	there was no other in earth's domain,
860	under swegles begong sélra naére	Unter des Himmels Hälfte so herrlich zu finden,	Im Umkreis des Himmels irgend zu finden,	under the sky's expanse was ne'er better	on the broad earth was there anyone better	860	under heaven's course, better were	'Mid bearers of war-shields, more worthy to govern,	under vault of heaven, more valiant found,
861	rondhæbbendra, ríces wyrðra·	Der Randträger Keiner des Reiches so würdig.	Kein Träger des Schilds sei des Thrones würd'ger.	shield-bearer, of a worthier kingdom;	to raise a shield or to rule a kingdom.	861	of shield-bearers, worthier of power.	'Neath the arch of the ether. Not any, however,	of warriors none more worthy to rule!
862	né híe húru winedrihten wiht ne lógon	Doch wollten sie ihren freundlichen Fürsten nicht schelten,	Doch verletzte kein Tadel den Landesfürsten,	nor, however, the friend and lord, did they blame at all,	Yet there was no laying of blame on their lord,	862	Nor yet did they their belov'd lord in aught reprehend,	'Gainst the friend-lord muttered, mocking-words uttered	(On their lord beloved they laid no slight,
863	glædne Hróðgár ac þæt wæs gód cyning.	Den heitern Hrodgar: das war ein hehrer König.	Denn auch Hrodgar galt als ein guter Herrscher.	gracious Hrothgar, for he was a good king.	the noble Hrothgar; he was a good king.	863	the joyful Hrothgar, for that was a good king.	Of Hrothgar the gracious (a good king he).	gracious Hrothgar: a good king he!)
864	Hwílum heaþorófe hléapan léton	Bisweilen wurden auch im Wettlauf versucht	Zuweilen auch spornten zum Wettlauf an	At times the brave warriors let leap,	At times the war-band broke into a gallop,	864	At times the fam'd in war let run,	Oft the famed ones permitted their fallow-skinned horses	From time to time, the tried-in-battle
865	on geflit faran fealwe méaras	Von den Vielerfahrnen die falben Rosse,	Ihre falben Renner die furchtlosen Recken,	in a contest raced fallow horses,	letting their chestnut horses race	865	in contest go, their fallow steeds,	To run in rivalry, racing and chasing,	their gray steeds set to gallop amain,
866	ðaér him foldwegas fægere þúhton	Wo die Landwege dazu laden mochten,	Wenn wohlbeschaffen die Wege waren,	where to them the earth-roads seemed suitable,	wherever they found the going good	866	where to them the earth-ways At times a king's thane,	Where the fieldways appeared to them fair and inviting,	and ran a race when the road seemed fair.
867	cystum cúðe. Hwílum cyninges þegn	Die beßer bekiesten. Jener Königsdegen,	Als geeignet bekannt; öfter auch sang	and known to be the best. At times the king's thane,	on those well-known tracks. Meanwhile, a thane	867	a vaunt-laden man, mindful of songs,	Known for their excellence; oft a thane of the folk-lord,	From time to time, a thane of the king,
868	guma gilphlæden gidda gemyndig	Mit Selbstruhm beladen, doch der Lieder gedenk,	Ein Königsdegen, kundig im Dichten,	a man laden with fine speech, remembering songs,	of the king’s household, a carrier of tales,	868	who full many old legends,	A man of celebrity, mindful of rhythms,	who had made many vaunts, and was mindful of verses,
869	sé ðe ealfela ealdgesegena	Daß er alle der edeln alten Sagen	Der viele Sagen der Vorzeit kannte,	he who very many of ancient traditions	a traditional singer deeply schooled	869	a great number, remember'd, found another theme	Who ancient traditions treasured in memory,	stored with sagas and songs of old,
870	worn gemunde word óþer fand	Schatz besaß, sang wohl ein Lied,	Den Edlen ein Lied - das eine Wort	recalled scores, found new words	in the lore of the past, linked a new theme	870	fair appear'd, the fam'd for virtues.	New word-groups found properly bound:	bound word to word in well-knit rime,
871	sóðe gebunden· secg eft ongan	Ein recht gebundenes. Der Recke begann,	Fand rasch das andre, zum Reim sich fügend --;	bound in truth; the man then began	to a strict metre. The man started	871	with truth combin'd. Then the man began	The bard after 'gan then Beowulf's venture	welded his lay; this warrior soon
872	síð Béowulfes snyttrum styrian	Beowulfs Kraftthat kunstvoll zu singen,	So bracht' er in Verse Beowulfs Fahrt,	Beowulf's exploit skilfully to recite,	to recite with skill, rehearsing Beowulf’s	872	Beowulf's enterprise discreetly to celebrate,	Wisely to tell of, and words that were clever	of Beowulf's quest right cleverly sang,
873	ond on spéd wrecan spel geráde,	In rascher Rede berichtend und weise	Der Regel gemäß die Rede gestaltend,	and artfully utter an adept tale,	triumphs and feats in well-fashioned lines,	873	and diligently to relate, the tale with skill	To utter skilfully, earnestly speaking,	and artfully added an excellent tale,
874	wordum wrixlan· wélhwylc gecwæð	Mit Worten wechselnd. Alles wust er zu melden	Kunstvoll und klug; so kündet' er dann,	varying his words; he spoke of almost everything	entwining his words. He told what he’d heard	874	in words impart. Well he each thing told	Everything told he that he heard as to Sigmund's	in well-ranged words, of the warlike deeds
875	þæt hé fram Sigemunde secgan hyrde	Was er von Siegmund einst sagen gehört,	Was von Sigmund einst er sagen hörte,	that he of Sigmund had heard said,	repeated in songs about Sigemund’s exploits,	875	that he of Sigemund had heard related,	Mighty achievements, many things hidden,	he had heard in saga of Sigemund.
876	ellendaédum: uncúþes fela	Unerhörter Heldenthaten viel,	Die Wundertaten, die wenig bekannten,	of his deeds of glory: many uncanny things,	all of those many feats and marvels,	876	of valorous deeds, much unknown,	The strife of the Wælsing, the wide-going ventures	Strange the story: he said it all, —
877	Wælsinges gewin wíde síðas	Des Walsings Kämpfe und weite Fahrten,	Des weitgewanderten Wälsings Kämpfe,	the striving of Wael's son, his great journeys;	the struggles and wanderings of Waels’s son,	877	the Wælsing's battles, wide journeyings,	The children of men knew of but little,	the Waelsing's wanderings wide, his struggles,
878	þára þe gumena bearn gearwe ne wiston	Die alle Menschenkinder nicht kennen mochten,	Mörd'rische Greuel, die der Menschen keiner	those things of which the childen of men by no means knew,	things unknown to anyone	878	of which the children of men well knew not,	The feud and the fury, but Fitela with him,	which never were told to tribes of men,
879	faéhðe ond fyrena búton Fitela mid hine,	Seine Fehden und Frevel, außer Fitela,	Völlig erfuhr, bis auf Fitela allein,	feuds and feats of arms, only Fitela with him,	except to Fitela, feuds and foul doings	879	his warfare and his crimes, save Fitela who was with him.	When suchlike matters he minded to speak of,	the feuds and the frauds, save to Fitela only,
880	þonne hé swulces hwæt secgan wolde	Wenn er von Solchem ihm sagen gewollt,	Dem alles der Oheim anvertraute,	then he of such matters was wont to speak of,	confided by uncle to nephew when he felt	880	Then he something such- like would tell,	Uncle to nephew, as in every contention	when of these doings he deigned to speak,
881	éäm his nefan swá híe á waéron	Der Ohm seinem Neffen, die bei allen Kämpfen	Da der Neffe und er Notgestallen	uncle to his nephew, as they always were	the urge to speak of them: always they had been	881	of the uncle and his nephew, how they ever were,	Each to other was ever devoted:	uncle to nephew; as ever the twain
882	æt níða gehwám nýdgesteallan·	Nun Genoßen waren und Nothgestallen.	Immer waren in allen Fährden	in every conflict comrades in need;	partners in the fight, friends in need.	882	at every strife, needful associates.	A numerous host of the race of the scathers	stood side by side in stress of war,
883	hæfdon ealfela eotena cynnes	Sie hatten rottenweise das Riesenvolk	Und viele Gegner vom Volk der Riesen	they had a great many of the giantkind	They killed giants, their conquering swords	883	They had full many of the Jutes' race	They had slain with the sword-edge. To Sigmund accrued then	and multitude of the monster kind
884	sweordum gesaéged· Sigemunde gesprong	Mit Schwertern erschlagen. Dem Siegmund entsprang	Zusammen erschlugen. Sigmunds Ruhm	laid low with swords; for Sigmund arose,	had brought them down. After his death	884	with their swords laid low. To Sigemund sprang,	No little of glory, when his life-days were over,	they had felled with their swords. Of Sigemund grew,
885	æfter déaðdæge dóm unlýtel	Nach dem Todestage untadlicher Ruhm,	Wuchs ständig noch nach dem Sterbetage,	after the day of his death, no little fame,	Sigemund’s glory grew and grew	885	after his death-day, no little glory,	Since he sturdy in struggle had destroyed the great dragon,	when he passed from life, no little praise;
886	syþðan wíges heard wyrm ácwealde	Weil der Gewaltige den Wurm erschlug,	Da der wehrhafte Recke den Wurm getötet,	since the fierce warrior had quelled the great serpent,	because of his courage when he killed the dragon,	886	after the bold in battle the worm had slain,	The hoard-treasure's keeper; 'neath the hoar-grayish stone he,	for the doughty-in-combat a dragon killed
887	hordes hyrde· hé under hárne stán	Den Hüter des Goldschatzes. Unter dem grauen Stein	Den Hüter des Hortes: der Heldensprößling	the keeper of a hoard; beneath the hoary grey stone he,	the guardian of the hoard. Under grey stone	887	the guardian of the hoard. He under a hoar stone,	The son of the atheling, unaided adventured	that herded the hoard: under hoary rock
888	æþelinges bearn ána genéðde	Hatte des Edlings Sohn einsam gewagt	Wagte ganz allein unterm grauen Felsen	the prince's son, alone ventured	he had dared to enter all by himself	888	the prince's child, alone ventur'd on	The perilous project; not present was Fitela,	the atheling dared the deed alone
889	frécne daéde ne waés him Fitela mid·	Die furchtbare That, denn Fitela war nicht bei ihm.	Den furchtbaren Streit -- nicht war Fitela bei ihm.	a dangerous deed, Fitela was not with him;	to face the worst without Fitela.	889	the daring deed: Fitela was not with him ;	Yet the fortune befell him of forcing his weapon	fearful quest, nor was Fitela there.
890	hwæþre him gesaélde ðæt þæt swurd þurhwód	Doch war ihm beschieden, daß sein Schwert durchdrang	Doch das Schicksal war gnädig: das Schwert durchbohrte	however it was granted him that the sword pierced	But it came to pass that his sword plunged	890	yet 'twas his fortune, that his sword pierced through	Through the marvellous dragon, that it stood in the wall,	Yet so it befell, his falchion pierced
891	wraétlícne wyrm þæt hit on wealle ætstód	Den wunderbaren Wurm, daß an der Wand anstund	Das Ungeheu'r, bis das Eisen festsaß	the wondrous wyrm, so that it stood fixed in the wall,	right through those radiant scales	891	the wondrous worm, so that in the wall stood fast	Well-honored weapon; the worm was slaughtered.	that wondrous worm, — on the wall it struck,
892	dryhtlíc íren· draca morðre swealt·	Das herrliche Eisen. Hin schwand der Drache.	Im rauhen Gestein, da verreckte der Drache.	the noble iron; the dragon perished in the slaughter;	and drove into the wall. The dragon died of it.	892	the noble iron: the dragon by death perish'd.	The great one had gained then by his glorious achievement	best blade; the dragon died in its blood.
893	hæfde áglaéca elne gegongen	Er hatt in schrecklicher Entscheidung errungen,	So hatt' es der starke Streiter erreicht,	the fearsome one had ensured by courage	His daring had given him total possession	893	The miserable being had by daring gain'd,	To reap from the ring-hoard richest enjoyment,	Thus had the dread-one by daring achieved
894	þæt hé béahhordes brúcan móste	Daß er den Ringhort berathen durfte	Daß er schalten durft' mit dem Schatz der Ringe	that he the ring-hoard might possess	of the treasure hoard, his to dispose of	894	that he the ring-hoard might enjoy	As best it did please him: his vessel he loaded,	over the ring-hoard to rule at will,
895	selfes dóme· saébát gehléod·	Nach seinem Gelieben. Ein Seebot lud er,	Nach freiem Ermessen: das Fahrzeug belud er,	at his own choosing; he loaded the sea-boat,	however he liked. He loaded a boat:	895	at his own pleasure. The sea-boat loaded,	Shining ornaments on the ship's bosom carried,	himself to pleasure; a sea-boat he loaded,
896	bær on bearm scipes beorhte frætwa	Trug in der Barke Bauch die blinkenden Spangen,	An Bord des Schiffes die blitzende Fracht	bore in the bosom of his ship the gleaming treasures,	Waels’s son weighted her hold	896	bore into the ship's bosom the bright ornaments	Kinsman of Wæls: the drake in heat melted.	and bore on its bosom the beaming gold,
897	Wælses eafera --wyrm hát gemealt--	Der Sohn Walses; der Wurm heiß zerschmolz.	Trug Wälses Sohn -- der Wurm war zerschmolzen.	Wael's son --the wyrm in its heat melted--	with dazzling spoils. The hot dragon melted.	897	Wælse's offspring. Heat the worm consum'd.	He was farthest famed of fugitive pilgrims,	son of Waels; the worm was consumed.
898	sé wæs wreccena wíde maérost	Er war der Recken berühmtester weithin	Ein Held war das, ein Hort seiner Recken,	he was of adventurers the most widely famed	Sigemund’s name was known everywhere.	898	He of wanderers was by far the greatest	Mid wide-scattered world-folk, for works of great prowess,	He had of all heroes the highest renown
899	ofer werþéode wígendra hléo	Ueber viel der Völker, der Fechter Schirm.	Der von allen Menschen die meisten Ehren	among nations, the warriors' protector,	He was utterly valiant and venturesome,	899	throughout the human race, the warriors' refuge,	War-troopers' shelter: hence waxed he in honor.	among races of men, this refuge-of-warriors,
900	ellendaédum --hé þæs aér onðáh--	Früh trugen ihm tapfere Thaten dieß Lob ein.	Geerntet im Streit und an Ansehn wuchs,	for deeds of valour --he had prospered by this--	a fence round his fighters and flourished therefore	900	by valiant deeds: therefore at first he throve:	Afterward Heremod's hero-strength failed him,	for deeds of daring that decked his name
901	siððan Heremódes hild sweðrode,	Aber bei Heremod endete Heldenthum,	Seit bei Heremod hinschwand der hitzige Mut,	since Heremod's skirmishing had abated,	after King Heremod’s prowess declined	901	but after Heremod's war had ceas'd,	His vigor and valor. 'Mid venomous haters	since the hand and heart of Heremod
902	earfoð ond ellen· he mid eotenum wearð	Ruhm und Stärke. Zu den Riesen ward er,	Die rüstige Kraft. In der Riesen Hände	affliction and spirit; he among the Etins was	and his campaigns slowed down. The king was betrayed,	902	his toil and energy: he among the Jutes was,	To the hands of foemen he was foully delivered,	grew slack in battle. He, swiftly banished
903	on féonda geweald forð forlácen	In der widrigen Feinde Gewalt betrogen	Jagt' ihn Verrat und jähes Todes	into enemy hands given up,	ambushed in Jutland, overpowered	903	into the foes' power forthwith betray'd,	Offdriven early. Agony-billows	to mingle with monsters at mercy of foes,
904	snúde forsended· hine sorhwylmas	In schneller Entsendung. Die siedende Sorge	Fuhr er zur Hölle: mit harter Plage	quickly despatched; the surgings of sorrow him	and done away with. The waves of his grief	904	quickly exil'd ; him sorrow's boilings	Oppressed him too long, to his people he became then,	to death was betrayed; for torrents of sorrow
905	lemede tó lange· hé his léodum wearð	Lähmt' ihn zu lange. Seinen Leuten ward er,	Hatt' er lange schon die Leute bedrückt,	hindered too long; he to his people became,	had beaten him down, made him a burden,	905	had too long afflicted ; to his people he became,	To all the athelings, an ever-great burden;	had lamed him too long; a load of care
906	eallum æþellingum tó aldorceare·	Allen Edlingen zu ewigem Kummer.	Das Leben den Edlingen allen verleidet.	to all of the nobles, a great mortal sorrow;	a source of anxiety to his own nobles:	906	to all his nobles, a life- long care.	And the daring one's journey in days of yore	to earls and athelings all he proved.
907	swylce oft bemearn aérran maélum	So betrauerte oft in den Tagen der Vorzeit	So verwünschte schon oft manch wackerer Mann	moreover they often mourned, for in earlier times,	that expedition was often condemned	907	In such guise oft bewail'd, in former times,	Many wise men were wont to deplore,	Oft indeed, in earlier days,
908	swíðferhþes síð snotor ceorl monig	Des Hartherzgen Looß manch weiser Held,	Die Fahrten des Helden in früheren Tagen,	the departure of the stouted-hearted king, many learnèd sages	in those earlier times by experienced men,	908	the bold- heart's lot many a sagacious man,	Such as hoped he would bring them help in their sorrow,	for the warrior's wayfaring wise men mourned,
909	sé þe him bealwa tó bóte gelýfde	Der der Uebel Abhilfe von ihm sich verheißen,	Von dem man Hilfe erhofft in der Not,	who to him for miseries' remedy had trusted and believed	men who relied on his lordship for redress,	909	who had to him of bales for reparation trusted ;	That the son of their ruler should rise into power,	who had hoped of him help from harm and bale,
910	þæt þæt ðéodnes bearn geþéon scolde,	Daß des Königs Sohn in Kraft gedeihen werde	Wenn das Königskind zum kräftigen Manne	that that prince's son must prosper,	who presumed that the part of a prince was to thrive	910	and that the prince's child should thrive,	Holding the headship held by his fathers,	and had thought their sovran's son would thrive,
911	fæderæþelum onfón, folc gehealdan	Zu des Vaters Adel, und das Volk erretten,	Gereift einst wäre, das Reich zu beherrschen,	take up his father's rank, rule the folk,	on his father’s throne and defend the nation,	911	succeed to his father's honours, defend his people,	Should govern the people, the gold-hoard and borough,	follow his father, his folk protect,
912	hord ond hléoburh hæleþa ríce	Den Hort und die Hochburg, der Helden Reich,	Zu schirmen sein Volk, den Schatz und die Burg,	their treasury and citadel, the heroes' kingdom,	the Shielding land where they lived and belonged,	912	his treasure and refuge- city, the realm of heroes,	The kingdom of heroes, the realm of the Scyldings.	the hoard and the stronghold, heroes' land,
913	éðel Scyldinga· hé þaér eallum wearð	Den Erbsitz der Schildinge. Allen wurde so	Das Erbe der Scyldinge. -- Edlerer Ruhm	homeland of the Scyldings; he by all became,	its holdings and strongholds. Such was Beowulf	913	the country of the Scyldings. There to all was he,	He to all men became then far more beloved,	home of Scyldings. — But here, thanes said,
914	maég Higeláces manna cynne	Hygelaks Mann und Freund den Menschenkindern	Ward Hygelacs Neffen im Heldenkreise;	the kinsman of Hygelac, by mankind,	in the affection of his friends and of everyone alive.	914	Hygelac's kinsman, to the race of men,	Higelac's kinsman, to kindreds and races,	the kinsman of Hygelac kinder seemed
915	fréondum gefægra· hine fyren onwód.	Der freundseligere; jenen nahm Frevel hin.	Den andern umstrickte arger Frevel.	more esteemed; wickedness undid him.	But evil entered into Heremod.	915	to his friends, more grateful ; him crime had enter'd.	To his friends much dearer; him malice assaulted.--	to all: the other was urged to crime!
916	Hwílum flítende fealwe straéte	Wieder im Wettlauf die weißen Straßen	So ritten sie also in raschem Wettlauf	Now and then racing, dusky streets	Meanwhile, the Danes kept racing their mounts	916	Sometimes contending, the fallow street	Oft running and racing on roadsters they measured	And afresh to the race, the fallow roads
917	méarum maéton. Ðá waés morgenléoht	Durchmaßen sie auf Mähren. Nun ward des Morgenlichts	Auf gelber Straße. Nun glüht' empor	on their mounts they traversed. Then was the morning light	down sandy lanes. The light of day	917	they with their horses measur'd. When the morning light was	The dun-colored highways. Then the light of the morning	by swift steeds measured! The morning sun
918	scofen ond scynded· éode scealc monig	Sieg beschleunigt; mancher schnelle Held	Des Morgens Licht; von den mutigen Recken	hurried and hastened; many retainers went	broke and kept brightening. Bands of retainers	918	sent forth and hasten'd went many a warrior	Was hurried and hastened. Went henchmen in numbers	was climbing higher. Clansmen hastened
919	swíðhicgende tó sele þám héan	Gieng zu der hohen Halle mit herrlichem Muth,	Ging mancher jetzt zu dem Metsaal hin,	determined to the high hall	galloped in excitement to the gabled hall	919	of strong purpose to the high hall,	To the beautiful building, bold ones in spirit,	to the high-built hall, those hardy-minded,
920	searowundor séon· swylce self cyning	Das Wunder zu gewahren. Da war auch Hrodgar	Das Wunder zu schau'n; auch der würdige König,	to see the strange wonder; the king himself too	to see the marvel; and the king himself,	920	to see the curious wonder. So also the king himself	To look at the wonder; the liegelord himself then	the wonder to witness. Warden of treasure,
921	of brýdbúre béahhorda weard	Aus dem Ehgemach, der Armringspender,	Der Hüter des Hortes, der hochberühmte,	from his wife's bower, the ward of the ring-hoard,	guardian of the ring-hoard, goodness in person,	921	from his nuptial bower, the guardian of ring-treasures,	From his wife-bower wending, warden of treasures,	crowned with glory, the king himself,
922	tryddode tírfæst getrume micle	Glorreich gegangen mit großem Gefolge,	Schritt mit großem Gefolge aus der Gattin Gemach,	stepped out splendid with his great troop,	walked in majesty from the women’s quarters	922	stept glorious, with a large company,	Glorious trod with troopers unnumbered,	with stately band from the bride-bower strode;
923	cystum gecýþed ond his cwén mid him	Der milderkannte König. Die Königin mit ihm	Und die edle Wealhtheow, dem Eheherrn folgend,	famed for his excellence, and his queen with him,	with a numerous train, attended by his queen	923	for virtues fam'd, and his queen with him,	Famed for his virtues, and with him the queen-wife	and with him the queen and her crowd of maidens
924	medostigge mæt mægþa hóse.	Maß den Methsteig in der Mägde Geleit.	Durchmaß den Pfad mit der Mägde Schar.	passed down the meadhall-path, accompanied by maidens.	and her crowd of maidens, across to the mead-hall.	924	the meadow-path measur'd with a company of maidens.	Measured the mead-ways, with maidens attending.	measured the path to the mead-house fair.

14. Danksagung (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
925	Hróðgár maþelode --hé to héalle géong·	Hrodgar sprach, als er zur Halle kam,	Hrodgar sprach -- in die Halle trat er,	Hrothgar spoke --he went to the hall,	When Hrothgar arrived at the hall, he spoke,	925	Hrothgar spake: (he to the hall went,	Hrothgar discoursed (to the hall-building went he,	HROTHGAR spake, — to the hall he went,
926	stód on stapole· geseah stéapne hróf	An der Schwelle stehend den stolzen Bau ersah,	Blieb stehn am Pfeiler, und staunend sah er	stood on the steps, observed the steep roof	standing on the steps, under the steep eaves,	926	stood in the fore -court, saw the steep roof	He stood by the pillar, saw the steep-rising hall-roof	stood by the steps, the steep roof saw,
927	golde fáhne ond Grendles hond--:	Den mit Gold gezierten und mit Grendels Hand:	Unterm goldenen Dache Grendels Klaue --:	adorned with gold and Grendel's hand--:	gazing at the roofwork and Grendel’s talon:	927	with gold variegated, and Grendel's hand:)	Gleaming with gold-gems, and Grendel his hand there):	garnished with gold, and Grendel's hand: —
928	Ðisse ansýne alwealdan þanc	»Dieses Anblicks sei dem Allwaltenden	'Für diesen Anblick sei Dank dem ew'gen	'For this sight Thanks to the All-Ruler	“First and foremost, let the Almighty Father	928	“For this sight to the Almighty thanks	„For the sight we behold now, thanks to the Wielder	“For the sight I see to the Sovran Ruler
929	lungre gelimpe! Fela ic láþes gebád,	Zuvor Dank gesagt. Viel Leid erduldet' ich,	Lenker des Alls! Viel Leid erfuhr ich	be swiftly forthcoming! I have suffered many injuries,	be thanked for this sight. I suffered a long	929	forthwith take place! Much of malice I have endur'd,	Early be offered! Much evil I bided,	be speedy thanks! A throng of sorrows
930	grynna æt Grendle· á mæg god wyrcan	Grimmes, von Grendeln! Aber Gott wirkt immer	Und Weh durch Grendel, doch glanzumwoben	griefs from Grendel; God can always work	harrowing by Grendel. But the Heavenly Shepherd	930	snares from Grendel: ever can God work	Snaring from Grendel: God can e'er 'complish	I have borne from Grendel; but God still works
931	wunder æfter wundre, wuldres hyrde.	Wunder über Wunder, der Walter aller Herrlichkeit.	Wirkt Wunder auf Wunder der waltende Gott!	wonder after wonder, glory's Keeper.	can work His wonders always and everywhere.	931	wonder after wonder, glory's Guardian.	Wonder on wonder, Wielder of Glory!	wonder on wonder, the Warden-of-Glory.
932	Ðaét wæs ungeára þæt ic aénigra mé	Noch unlang ist es, daß ich mir alle dieses	Vor kurzen noch hatt' ich keine Hoffnung,	It was not long past that I for me any	Not long since, it seemed I would never	932	It was not long since, that I of any	But lately I reckoned ne'er under heaven	It was but now that I never more
933	wéana ne wénde tó wídan feore	Wehs nicht wähnte noch in weiten Zeiten	So lang' ich auch lebte, ledig zu werden	for woes not hoped for the bredth of my life,	be granted the slightest solace or relief	933	woes ween'd not, for all time,	Comfort to gain me for any of sorrows,	for woes that weighed on me waited help
934	bóte gebídan þonne blóde fáh	Buße noch Beßerung, wenn ich blutig stehen sah	Des bittren Kummers, da blutbesudelt	to experience remedy when adorned with blood	from any of my burdens: the best of houses	934	compensation to await me, when with blood stain'd	While the handsomest of houses horrid with bloodstain	long as I lived, when, laved in blood,
935	húsa sélest heorodréorig stód:	Das herrlichste der Häuser nach der Helden Mord.	Das schönste der Häuser vom Schwertnaß triefte,	the most splendid house stood battle-gory:	glittered and reeked and ran with blood.	935	the best of houses all gory stood;	Gory uptowered; grief had offfrightened	stood sword-gore-stained this stateliest house, —
936	wéa wídscofen witena gehwylcne	Weh überwältigte die Weisen alle,	Und das endlose Elend die alten Berater	woe widespread for each of the sages	This one worry outweighed all others—	936	misery was wide-spread o'er each of my counsellors,	Each of the wise ones who weened not that ever	widespread woe for wise men all,
937	ðára þe ne wéndon þæt híe wídeferhð	Die keine Hoffnung hegten, daß der Beherzteste selbst	Verzweifeln ließ in der Zeit ihres Lebens	those who did not hope that in the span of their lives	a constant distress to counsellors entrusted	937	who weened not the people's land-work	The folk-troop's defences 'gainst foes they should strengthen,	who had no hope to hinder ever
938	léoda landgeweorc láþum beweredon	Der Leute Landburg den Leidigen wehren möchte,	Die Volksburg je vor den Feinden zu schützen,	the nation's fortress from foes they could protect,	with defending the people’s forts from assault	938	that they evermore could from foes defend,	'Gainst sprites and monsters. Through the might of the Wielder	foes infernal and fiendish sprites
939	scuccum ond scinnum· ná scealc hafað	Vor Scheusalen schützen. Schauet, hier wirkte nun	Vor den höllischen Wichten. Ein Held vollbrachte	from shucks and shines; now a warrior has,	by monsters and demons. But now a man,	939	devils and phantoms. Now this warrior has,	A doughty retainer hath a deed now accomplished	from havoc in hall. This hero now,
940	þurh drihtnes miht daéd gefremede	Ein Held ein Heldenwerk durch des Herren Macht.	Mit Gottes Hilfe die Großtat jetzt,	through the Lord's power, performed a deed	with the Lord’s assistance, has accomplished something	940	through the Lord's might, a deed perform'd,	Which erstwhile we all with our excellent wisdom	by the Wielder's might, a work has done
941	ðe wé ealle aér ne meahton	Wir alle lebenslang ließen uns solche	Die keiner von uns, die wir klug uns dünkten,	which we all before could not	none of us could manage before now	941	which we all ere could not	Failed to perform. May affirm very truly	that not all of us erst could ever do
942	snyttrum besyrwan· hwæt, þæt secgan mæg	That nicht träumen. Traun, sie mag sagen,	Verrichten konnte. Mit Recht kann sagen	with schemes contrive; listen, that may say	for all our efforts. Whoever she was	942	with cunning machinate. Yes! that may say,	What woman soever in all of the nations	by wile and wisdom. Lo, well can she say
943	efne swá hwylc mægþa swá ðone magan cende	Welche Maid auch immer unterm Menschenvolke	Die rühmliche Frau, die den Recken gebar,	even so whichever woman as that begot this man,	who brought forth this flower of manhood,	943	lo! whatever matron, who this son brought forth,	Gave birth to the child, if yet she surviveth,	whoso of women this warrior bore
944	æfter gumcynnum gyf héo gýt lyfað	Diesen Helden gebar, wenn sie heute noch lebt,	Wenn sie heut' in der Mitte der Menschen noch lebt,	among mankind, if she yet lives,	if she is still alive, that woman can say	944	after human kind, if she yet lives,	That the long-ruling Lord was lavish to herward	among sons of men, if still she liveth,
945	þæt hyre ealdmetod éste waére	Daß ihr Gott der Gute sich gnädig erwies	Daß der alte Gott zu des Erben Empfängnis	that to her the Old Measurer of Fate was gracious	that in her labour the Lord of Ages	945	that to her the great Creator was gracious	In the birth of the bairn. Now, Beowulf dear,	that the God of the ages was good to her
946	bearngebyrdo. Nú ic, Béowulf, þec,	In des Kindes Geburt! Nun Beowulf, will ich dich,	Seinen Segen gab. Sei mein Sohn fortan,	in child-bearing. Now, I, Beowulf, you,	bestowed a grace on her. So now, Beowulf,	946	in her child-bearing. Now I, Beowulf,	Most excellent hero, I'll love thee in spirit	in the birth of her bairn. Now, Beowulf, thee,
947	secg betosta, mé for sunu wylle	Hehrster der Helden, von Herzen lieben	Biedrer Beowulf, bester der Männer,	the best of men, for me like a son would	I adopt you in my heart as a dear son.	947	thee, best of warriors, as a son will	As bairn of my body; bear well henceforward	of heroes best, I shall heartily love
948	fréogan on ferhþe· heald forð tela	Wie den eigenen Sohn! Halt in Ehren hinfort	Meinem Herzen teuer, und halte treu	love in life; keep well henceforth	Nourish and maintain this new connection,	948	love in my heart: hold henceforth well	The relationship new. No lack shall befall thee	as mine own, my son; preserve thou ever
949	níwe sibbe· ne bið þé aénigre gád	Die neue Sippe! Nichts gebreche dir mehr	Die neue Verwandtschaft -- mit nichten sollst du	this new kinship; there will not be any want	you noblest of men; there’ll be nothing you’ll want for,	949	our new kinship: there shall not be to thee any lack	Of earth-joys any I ever can give thee.	this kinship new: thou shalt never lack
950	worolde wilna þé ic geweald hæbbe·	Weltlicher Wunschgüter, deren ich Gewalt habe.	An weltlichem Gut, des ich walte, darben.	of worldly wishes while I have power;	no worldly goods that won’t be yours.	950	of worldly things desirable, that I have power over.	Full often for lesser service I've given	wealth of the world that I wield as mine!
951	ful oft ic for laéssan léan teohhode	»Oft lohnt' ich reichlich geringere That	Reich lohnt' ich oft geringeren Dienst,	full oft I for less rewards have bestowed,	I have often honoured smaller achievements,	951	Full oft I for less have a reward decreed,	Hero less hardy hoard-treasure precious,	Full oft for less have I largess showered,
952	hordweorþunge hnáhran rince	Mit Schatzgeschenken viel schwächerm Helden,	Gab Schwächeren Schätze, die schlechter bestanden	honouring with treasure a humbler man,	recognized warriors not nearly as worthy,	952	a treasure -honour to a feebler warrior,	To a weaker in war-strife. By works of distinction	my precious hoard, on a punier man,
953	saémran æt sæcce· þú þé self hafast	Der säumiger stritt. Dir selber hat nun	In ernstem Streite. Durch eigne Taten	lesser at fighting; you for yourself have	lavished rewards on the less deserving.	953	worse in conflict. Thou for thyself hast	Thou hast gained for thyself now that thy glory shall flourish	less stout in struggle. Thyself hast now
954	daédum gefremed þæt þín dóm lyfað	Tapfere That erwirkt, daß deine Tugend lebt	Errangst du, Held! daß dein Ruhm wird leben	by deeds ensured, that your fame lives	But you have made yourself immortal	954	so by deeds achiev'd, that thy glory lives	Forever and ever. The All-Ruler quite thee	fulfilled such deeds, that thy fame shall endure
955	áwa tó aldre· alwalda þec	Immer und ewig. Der Allwalter möge dir	Immer und ewig. Der Allgewalt'ge	for ever and ever; may the All-Ruler you	by your glorious action. May the God of Ages	955	through every age. May the Omnipotent thee	With good from His hand as He hitherto did thee!“	through all the ages. As ever he did,
956	góde forgylde swá hé nú gýt dyde!'	Mit Güte vergelten wie bis jetzt er that.«	Mag Glück, wie bisher, als Entgelt dir spenden.'	reward with good, as He has now yet done!'	continue to keep and requite you well.”	956	with good reward, as he yet has done.“	Beowulf answered, Ecgtheow's offspring:	well may the Wielder reward thee still!”
957	Béowulf maþelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Da versetzte Beowulf, der Geborene Ecgtheows:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	957	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	„That labor of glory most gladly achieved we,	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow: —
958	Wé þæt ellenweorc éstum miclum	»Dieß Heldenwerk hab ich williglich	'Willig und gern ward das Werk vollbracht	'We the courage-works with great pleasure,	“We have gone through with a glorious endeavour	958	“We that arduous work with great good will,	The combat accomplished, unquailing we ventured	“This work of war most willingly
959	feohtan fremedon· frécne genéðdon	Vollführt im Gefecht, mich freudig wagend	Und kühn gewagt mit dem kräftigen Feinde	endeavoured to fight, boldly risked	and been much favoured in this fight we dared	959	that fight have achiev'd, boldly ventur'd on	The enemy's grapple; I would grant it much rather	we have fought, this fight, and fearlessly dared
960	eafoð uncúþes. Úþe ic swíþor	An des Unkunden Kraft. Ich kann ihn nicht beschreiben;	Der grimmige Kampf. Gegönnt hätt' ich dir's,	the strength of an unknown foe. I would rather	against the unknown. Nevertheless,	960	the monster's warfare: rather would I have given,	Thou wert able to look at the creature in person,	force of the foe. Fain, too, were I
961	þæt ðú hine selfne geséon móste	Hättest du ihn selber doch sehen mögen,	Ihn selbst in der Falle gefangen zu sehen,	that you him himself might have seen,	if you could have seen the monster himself	961	that thou himself mightest have seen,	Faint unto falling, the foe in his trappings!	hadst thou but seen himself, what time
962	féond on frætewum fylwérigne·	In dem schrecklichen Schmuck, den Schwerzufällenden!	Den teuflischen Feind, zum Tode entkräftet!	the fiend in his full gear wearied by death;	where he lay beaten, I would have been better pleased.	962	the foe in his trappings, slaughter-weary.	On murder-bed quickly I minded to bind him,	the fiend in his trappings tottered to fall!
963	ic him hrædlíce heardan clammum	Gern hätt ich ihn hurtig mit harten Stricken	Ich traut' es mir zu, auf das Totenbett	I him quickly in hard clasp	My plan was to pounce, pin him down	963	I him quickly, with hard bonds,	With firm-holding fetters, that forced by my grapple	Swiftly, I thought, in strongest gripe
964	on wælbedde wríþan þóhte	Festgebunden an sein Todesbette,	Zu fesseln ihn mit festem Griffe;	on the bed of slaughter thought to fetter,	in a tight grip and grapple him to death—	964	on his death- bed, thought to bind,	Low he should lie in life-and-death struggle	on his bed of death to bind him down,
965	þæt hé for handgripe mínum scolde	Daß er unter den grimmen Griffen meiner Hände	Daß meinen Fäusten der Mörder erliege,	that he because of the hand-grip of mine must	have him panting for life, powerless and clasped	965	so that through my hand-gripe he should	Less his body escape;	that he in the hent of this hand of mine
966	licgean lífbysig bútan his líc swice·	Sich windend läge und sein Leben nicht rettete;	Wünschte mein Herz -- er entwischte mir dennoch:	lie struggling for life, lest his body slip away;	in my bare hands, his body in thrall.	966	lie for life struggling, without his carcase's escape.	I was wholly unable,	should breathe his last: but he broke away.
967	ic hine ne mihte þá metod nolde	Doch vergönnt war mir nicht, da Gott nicht wollte,	Nicht glückte mir's, da Gott es nicht wollte,	I him could not, when the Measurer of Fate did not wish it,	But I couldn’t stop him from slipping my hold.	967	I could not him (as the Creator will'd it not)	Since God did not will it, to keep him from going,	Him I might not — the Maker willed not —
968	ganges getwaéman· nó ic him þæs georne ætfealh	Ihm die Flucht zu wehren. Zwar faßt' ich nicht leise	Zu hindern die Flucht; zu halten den Todfeind	hinder departing; nor I so readily kept him close,	The Lord allowed it, my lock on him	968	from his course cut off ; I did not him therefore easily assail,	Not held him that firmly, hated opposer;	hinder from flight, and firm enough hold
969	feorhgeníðlan· wæs tó foremihtig	Den mordlichen Gegner: aber zu mächtig war	Versagte die Kraft, und er selber war	that mortal foe; he was too overpowering,	wasn’t strong enough, he struggled fiercely	969	the deadly enemy ; was too greatly powerful	Too swift was the foeman. Yet safety regarding	the life-destroyer: too sturdy was he,
970	féond on féþe· hwæþere, hé his folme forlét	Auf den Füßen der Feind. Die Faust jedoch hat er	Zu hurtigen Fußes. Die Hand aber mußt' er	the fiend in departing; however, he left his hand	and broke and ran. Yet he bought his freedom	970	the foe on foot ; yet he his hand has left,	He suffered his hand behind him to linger,	the ruthless, in running! For rescue, however,
971	tó lífwraþe lást weardian,	Als Lebenslösung hier laßen müßen	Zurück hier lassen, sein Leben zu retten,	to save his life, remaining behind,	at a high price, for he left his hand	971	as a life- support, to guard his track,	His arm and shoulder, to act as watcher;	he left behind him his hand in pledge,
972	earm ond eaxle· nó þaér aénige swá þéah	Mit Arm und Achsel. Aber einigen Trost	Nebst Arm und Achsel. Der Elende freilich	arm and shoulder; not with it though any	and arm and shoulder to show he had been here,	972	his arm and shoulder: yet not any there	No shadow of solace the woe-begone creature	arm and shoulder; nor aught of help
973	féasceaft guma frófre gebohte·	Hat der Wonnelose nicht gewonnen damit.	Hat hiermit kaum sich Hilfe erkauft:	the worthless creature, relief purchased;	a cold comfort for having come among us.	973	the wretched man comfort bought,	Found him there nathless: the hated destroyer	could the cursed one thus procure at all.
974	nó þý leng leofað láðgetéona	Nicht länger lebt darum der Leidanstifter,	Nicht lang' mehr wird er sein Leben fristen,	not the longer does he live, the hateful spoiler,	And now he won’t be long for this world.	974	nor will the longer live the hateful criminal,	Liveth no longer, lashed for his evils,	None the longer liveth he, loathsome fiend,
975	synnum geswenced ac hyne sár hafað	Der Schuldbeschwerte: die schmerzhafte Wunde	Der tückische Räuber; mit Todesbanden	struck down by sins but him the wound has	He has done his worst but the wound will end him.	975	with sins oppress'd ; for pain has him	But sorrow hath seized him, in snare-meshes hath him	sunk in his sins, but sorrow holds him
976	in níðgripe nearwe befongen	Nimmt ihn nun mit scharfer Nöthigung gefangen	Fest umschnürt und vom Schmerz gefoltert,	with violent grip narrowly enclosed	He is hasped and hooped and hirpling with pain,	976	in hostile gripe straitly clasp'd,	Close in its clutches, keepeth him writhing	tightly grasped in gripe of anguish,
977	balwon bendum ðaér ábídan sceal	In bittern Banden. So soll der Bösewicht	Harre der Frevler, der fluchbeladne,	in baleful bonds, there he must await,	limping and looped in it. Like a man outlawed	977	harm, in its bonds: there shall await	In baleful bonds: there banished for evil	in baleful bonds, where bide he must,
978	maga máne fáh miclan dómes·	Dem großen Gerichte entgegenharren,	Des großen Gerichts, wo der glänzende Herrscher	the creature stained with crimes, the great judgement,	for wickedness, he must await	978	the wretch stain'd with crime the great doom,	The man shall wait for the mighty tribunal,	evil outlaw, such awful doom
979	hú him scír metod scrífan wille.'	Welch Looß ihm verleihe der erlauchte Schöpfer.«	Ihm den Lohn seiner Sünden verleihen wird.'	how him the glorious Measure of Fate wishes to decree.'	the mighty judgement of God in majesty.”	979	how to him the bright Creator will prescribe.“	How the God of glory shall give him his earnings.“	as the Mighty Maker shall mete him out.”
980	Ðá wæs swígra secg sunu Ecgláfes	Stille schwieg nun der Sohn des Ecglaf,	Schweigsamer wurde der Schwätzer da,	Then the man was more silent, the son of Edgelaf,	There was less tampering and big talk then	980	Then was the warrior more silent, Ecglaf's son,	Then the soldier kept silent, son of old Ecglaf,	More silent seemed the son of Ecglaf
981	on gylpspraéce gúðgeweorca	Ließ den Gelfspruch ruhn seiner rühmlichen That,	Ecglafs Sohn, der so arg geprahlt	in boast-speech of war-works	from Unferth the boaster, less of his blather	981	in vaunting speech of works of war,	From boasting and bragging of battle-achievements,	in boastful speech of his battle-deeds,
982	siþðan æþelingas eorles cræfte	Da die Edlinge selber des Eorles Kraft	Von kühner Tat, als die Krieger jetzt	when the noble men, by the strength of the prince	as the hall-thanes eyed the awful proof	982	after the nobles, through the hero's might,	Since the princes beheld there the hand that depended	since athelings all, through the earl's great prowess,
983	ofer héanne hróf hand scéawedon	Und die Hand am hohen Hause ersahen.	Unterm hohen Dache die Hand erblickten,	over the high roof saw the hand,	of the hero’s prowess, the splayed hand	983	over the high roof had beheld the hand,	'Neath the lofty hall-timbers by the might of the nobleman,	beheld that hand, on the high roof gazing,
984	feondes fingras· foran aéghwylc wæs	Vorn war von des Feindes Fingern ein jeder	Des Feindes Finger: vorne war jeder	the fiend's fingers; on the front of each was,	up under the eaves. Every nail,	984	the foe's fingers: each was before,	Each one before him, the enemy's fingers;	foeman's fingers, — the forepart of each
985	steda nægla gehwylc stýle gelícost	An der Nägel Statt wie von Stahl gebildet,	Der starken Nägel von Stahles Härte,	in the place of each nail very much like steel	claw-scale and spur, every spike	985	instead of nails, [each] to steel most like,	Each finger-nail strong steel most resembled,	of the sturdy nails to steel was likest, —
986	haéþenes handsporu hilderinces	Des Heiden Handspornen, die unheimlichen Krallen	Des Heiden Handsporn, des Höllenwichtes	heathenish hand-spurs, the war-creature's	and welt on the hand of that heathen brute	986	the heathen's hand- spurs, the warrior's,	The heathen one's hand-spur, the hero-in-battle's	heathen's “hand-spear,” hostile warrior's
987	egl unhéoru· aéghwylc gecwæð	Des starken Streiters. Sie gestanden alle,	Grausige Kralle; begreiflich ward's,	ungentle talon; everyone said	was like barbed steel. Everybody said	987	the terrific one's sword. Every one said that it,	Claw most uncanny; quoth they agreeing,	claw uncanny. 'Twas clear, they said,
988	þæt him heardra nán hrínan wolde	Da habe das Härteste nicht haften mögen,	Daß keines Helden Klinge jemals	that him no hard weapon would strike,	there was no honed iron hard enough	988	(of the bold ones) none would touch ;	That not any excellent edges of brave ones	that him no blade of the brave could touch,
989	íren aérgód, þæt ðæs áhlaécan	Das edelste Eisen des Ungethüms	Ihm Schaden brachte, das schärfste Eisen	pre-eminent iron, that of them (none) the demon's	to pierce him through, no time-proofed blade	989	no iron of prime goodness, that the miserable being's	Was willing to touch him, the terrible creature's	how keen soever, or cut away
990	blódge beadufolme onberan wolde.	Blutige Kampffaust nicht brechen können.	Des Unholds Faust nicht abhau'n konnte!	bloody battle-hand would injure.	that could cut his brutal, blood-caked claw.	990	bloody battle- hand would taste of.	Battle-hand bloody to bear away from him.	that battle-hand bloody from baneful foe.

15. Gabenspende (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
991	Ðá wæs háten hreþe Heort innanweard	Da hieß man Heorot hurtig von innen	Nun ward von fleißigen Fingern Heort	Then the order was promptly given the interior of Heorot	Then the order was given for all hands	991	Then was quickly order'd Heort inward	Then straight was ordered that Heorot inside	THERE was hurry and hest in Heorot now
992	folmum gefrætwod· fela þaéra wæs	Säubern und schmücken. Man sah viel Frauen	Festlich geschmückt: gar viele waren,	to furnish by hands; many there were,	to help to refurbish Heorot immediately:	992	to be with hands adorn'd many were of those,	With hands be embellished: a host of them gathered,	for hands to bedeck it, and dense was the throng
993	wera ond wífa þe þæt wínreced	Und Männer unmüßig, die Methhalle	Männer und Weiber, im Metsaal beschäftigt,	of men and women, who the wine-hall,	men and women thronging the wine-hall,	993	men and women, who the wine- house,	Of men and women, who the wassailing-building	of men and women the wine-hall to cleanse,
994	gestsele gyredon· goldfág scinon	Den Gästen zu zieren. Goldbunt schimmerten	Das Gasthaus zu rüsten. Goldbuntes Gewebe	the guest-hall prepared; gold-glittering shone	getting it ready. Gold thread shone	994	the guest-hall prepar'd ; gold-varied shone	The guest-hall begeared. Gold-flashing sparkled	the guest-room to garnish. Gold-gay shone the hangings
995	web æfter wágum wundorsíona fela	An den Wänden Gewebe, ein Wunderanblick	Glänzt' an den Wänden, ein Wunder zu schauen	woven tapestries along the walls, many wondrous sights	in the wall-hangings, woven scenes	995	the webs along the walls, wondrous sights many	Webs on the walls then, of wonders a many	that were wove on the wall, and wonders many
996	secga gehwylcum þára þe on swylc starað·	Den Leuten, die Solches zu schauen liebten.	Den Augen der Menschen. Trotz eiserner Klammern	for each of the men, who on such stared;	that attracted and held the eye’s attention.	996	to every human being, of those who gaze on such.	To each of the heroes that look on such objects.	to delight each mortal that looks upon them.
997	wæs þæt beorhte bold tóbrocen swíðe	Der blickende Bau war brüchig geworden,	War übel der Bau im Innern verwüstet,	that bright building was badly broken up	But iron-braced as the inside of it had been,	997	That bright dwelling was much shatter'd,	The beautiful building was broken to pieces	Though braced within by iron bands,
998	eal inneweard írenbendum fæst,	Ob mit Eisenbanden innen gefestigt:	Die blinkende Halle, geborsten hingen	all inside secure with iron-bands,	that bright room lay in ruins now.	998	all within with bands of iron fast ;	Which all within with irons was fastened,	that building bright was broken sorely;
999	heorras tóhlidene· hróf ána genæs	Die Angeln zerrißen; einzig das Dach	Die Angeln der Tore, und unversehrt	hinges sprung open; the roof alone remained	The very doors had been dragged from their hinges.	999	the hinges were rent asunder ; the roof alone was sav'd,	Its hinges torn off: only the roof was	rent were its hinges; the roof alone
1000	ealles ansund þé se áglaéca	Noch unversehrt, weil der Ungeheure,	Blieb das Dach allein, als der düstre Unhold,	entirely sound, when the ogre,	Only the roof remained unscathed	1000	wholly sound, when the miserable being,	Whole and uninjured when the horrible creature	held safe and sound, when, seared with crime,
1001	fyrendaédum fág on fléam gewand	Der Frevelfrohe, zeitig die Flucht ergriff,	Der fluchbeladne, zur Flucht sich wandte,	guilty of wicked deeds turned in flight,	by the time the guilt-fouled fiend turned tail	1001	stain'd with criminal deeds, turn'd to flight,	Outlawed for evil off had betaken him,	the fiendish foe his flight essayed,
1002	aldres orwéna. Nó þæt ýðe byð	Am Leben verzweifelnd. Nicht leicht ist es dem	Am Leben verzweifelnd. Nicht leicht ist das,	despairing of life. That is not easy	in despair of his life. But death is not easily	1002	hopeless of life. That is not easy	Hopeless of living. 'Tis hard to avoid it	of life despairing. — No light thing that,
1003	to befléönne --fremme sé þe wille--	Zu entsagen gewiss; versuch es wer will!	Dem Fall zu entfliehn -- frei ist der Versuch! --,	to flee from --try he who will--	escaped from by anyone:	1003	to flee from, accomplish it who will ;	(Whoever will do it!);	the flight for safety, — essay it who will!
1004	ac gesacan sceal sáwlberendra	Doch sicher wird Jeder der Seelebegabten,	Denn einst muß alles, was Odem hat	but he must gain by strife, those who have souls,	all of us with souls, earth-dwellers	1004	but he shall seek for soul -bearers,	but he doubtless must come to	Forced of fate, he shall find his way
1005	nýde genýdde, niþða bearna	Der Menschensöhne, ihn müßigt die Noth,	Von den Erben der Männer, von den Erdbewohnern,	compelled by necessity, the mens' sons',	and children of men, must make our way	1005	by need compel'd, for the children of men,	The place awaiting, as Wyrd hath appointed,	to the refuge ready for race of man,
1006	grundbúendra gearwe stówe	Einst auf Erden suchen die enge Stube,	Dem Zwange weichend die Wohnung beziehn,	the ground-dwellers' ready place,	to a destination already ordained	1006	for earth's inhabitants the place prepar'd,	Soul-bearers, earth-dwellers, earls under heaven,	for soul-possessors, and sons of earth;
1007	þaér his líchoma legerbedde fæst	Wo sein geliehner Leib auf dem Lagerbette	Wo sein Leichnam schläft, ans Lager gefesselt,	there his body, fast in his death-bed,	where the body, after the banqueting,	1007	where his body, fast in its bed of death,	Where bound on its bed his body shall slumber	and there his body on bed of death
1008	swefeþ æfter symle. Þá wæs saél ond maél	Nach dem Zechgelage schläft. Da war Zeit und Stunde,	Nach dem Sturm des Lebens. -- Die Stunde kam,	sleeps after feasting. Then it was the time and occasion	sleeps on its deathbed. Then the due time arrived	1008	after the feast shall sleep. Then was the time and moment,	When feasting is finished. Full was the time then	shall rest after revel. Arrived was the hour
1009	þæt tó healle gang Healfdenes sunu·	Daß Healfdens Sohn zu der Halle gieng,	Da Healfdenes Sohn zur Halle ging,	that to the hall went Half-Dane's son;	for Halfdane’s son to proceed to the hall.	1009	that to the hall should go Healfdene's son ;	That the son of Healfdene went to the building;	when to hall proceeded Healfdene's son:
1010	wolde self cyning symbel þicgan·	Wo zum Male möchte der Mächtige sitzen.	Der milde Fürst, sich am Mahle zu letzen.	the king himself wished to partake of the feast;	The king himself would sit down to feast.	1010	the king himself would of the feast partake.	The excellent atheling would eat of the banquet.	the king himself would sit to banquet.
1011	ne gefrægen ic þá maégþe máran weorode	Nie hört ich so häufige Scharen der Helden	Nie hört' ich, daß edler an Anstand Helden	I have not heard when a tribe in a greater force	No group ever gathered in greater numbers	1011	Never have I heard of the tribe in a greater body	Ne'er heard I that people with hero-band larger	Ne'er heard I of host in haughtier throng
1012	ymb hyra sincgyfan sél gebaéran·	Um den Schatzspender schöner gebahren.	Sich so reich an Zahl um den Ringspender scharten!	around their treasure-giver comported themselves better;	or better order around their ring-giver.	1012	about their treasure -giver better bearing themselves.	Bare them better tow'rds their bracelet-bestower.	more graciously gathered round giver-of-rings!
1013	bugon þá tó bence blaédágande	Da bogen zur Bank sich die Biedern wohlgemuth	Auf den Bänken ließen die biedern sich nieder;	they then sank down on the bench, the fame-bearers,	The benches filled with famous men	1013	Bow'd then to the bench the prosperous warriors,	The laden-with-glory stooped to the bench then	Bowed then to bench those bearers-of-glory,
1014	fylle gefaégon· fægere geþaégon	Und freuten sich der Fülle. Freudig empfiengen	Der Bewirtung froh; mit Würde empfingen	rejoicing at the feast; they graciously received	who fell to with relish; round upon round	1014	in the plenty they rejoiced, joyful partook of	(Their kinsmen-companions in plenty were joyful,	fain of the feasting. Featly received
1015	medoful manig mágas þára	Auch manchen Methkrug der Männer Gebieter,	Gar manchen Metkrug die Magen beide,	many full goblets of mead, their kinsmen,	of mead was passed; those powerful kinsmen,	1015	many a mead cup the kinsmen of those	Many a cupful quaffing complaisantly),	many a mead-cup the mighty-in-spirit,
1016	swíðhicgende on sele þám héan	Die hochgeherzten, in dem hohen Saale,	Die holdgesinnten, im hohen Saale,	stout-hearted, in the high hall	Hrothgar and Hrothulf, were in high spirits	1016	stout-daring warriors, in the high hall,	Doughty of spirit in the high-tow'ring palace,	kinsmen who sat in the sumptuous hall,
1017	Hróðgár ond Hróþulf· Heorot innan wæs	Hrodgar und Hrodulf. Heorot war innen	Hrodgar und Hrodulf; die Halle füllten	Hrothgar and Hrothulf· the interior of Heorot was	in the raftered hall. Inside Heorot	1017	Hrothgar and Hrothulf. Heorot within was	Hrothgar and Hrothulf. Heorot then inside	Hrothgar and Hrothulf. Heorot now
1018	fréondum áfylled· nalles fácenstafas	Mit Freunden erfüllt. Auf Falschheit sannen	Freunde nur an -- mit Freveln waren	filled with friends; no treacherous-strokes	there was nothing but friendship. The Shielding nation	1018	fill'd with friends ; no treacheries	Was filled with friendly ones; falsehood and treachery	was filled with friends; the folk of Scyldings
1019	Þéod-Scyldingas þenden fremedon.	Der hehren Schildinge Sippen da nicht.	Befleckt noch nicht die Fürsten der Dänen.	the Folk-Scyldings made as yet.	was not yet familiar with feud and betrayal.	1019	the noble Scyldings the while perpetrated.	The Folk-Scyldings now nowise did practise.	ne'er yet had tried the traitor's deed.
1020	Forgeaf þá Béowulfe brand Healfdenes	Da bot dem Beowulf der Geborne Healfdens	Nun gab dem Beowulf ein Banner aus Goldstoff	Then Beowulf was given the brand of Half-Dane,	Then Halfdane’s son presented Beowulf	1020	Gave then to Beowulf, the son of Healfdene,	Then the offspring of Healfdene offered to Beowulf	To Beowulf gave the bairn of Healfdene
1021	segen gyldenne sigores tó léane	Ein gülden Banner zur Vergeltung des Siegs,	Der Sohn des Healfdene, den Sieg zu belohnen,	the golden banner in reward of victory,	with a gold standard as a victory gift,	1021	a golden banner, in reward of victory,	A golden standard, as reward for the victory,	a gold-wove banner, guerdon of triumph,
1022	hroden hiltecumbor, helm ond byrnan·	Ein herrlich Heerzeichen, dazu Helm und Brünne;	Ein herrliches Feldzeichen; Helm und Panzer	the adorned standard, helm and byrnie;	an embroidered banner; also breast-mail	1022	an ensign with hilt adorn'd, a helm and byrnie ;	A banner embossed, burnie and helmet;	broidered battle-flag, breastplate and helmet;
1023	maére máðþumsweord manige gesáwon	Auch ein Kampfschwert, ein köstliches Kleinod, sah man	Und ein kostbares Schwert ward dem Krieger gleichfalls	the renowned treasure-sword many saw	and a helmet; and a sword carried high,	1023	a sword, a great treasure, many saw	Many men saw then a song-famous weapon	and a splendid sword was seen of many
1024	beforan beorn beran· Béowulf geþah	Dem Biedern bringen. Beowulf empfieng da	Von den Männern gereicht. Seinen Metkelch leerte	brought before the hero; Beowulf took	that was both precious object and token of honour.	1024	before the hero borne. Beowulf partook of	Borne 'fore the hero. Beowulf drank of	borne to the brave one. Beowulf took
1025	ful on flette· nó hé þaére feohgyfte	Mit dem gefüllten Becher die fürstlichen Gaben;	Der Gast mit Freuden: der Gaben brauchte	the full flagon from the floor; of the reward-gift he did not,	So Beowulf drank his drink, at ease;	1025	the cup in the court ; not of that precious gift he,	The cup in the building; that treasure-bestowing	cup in hall: for such costly gifts
1026	for scótenum scamigan ðorfte·	Ihrer durft er sich nicht schämen vor der Schießenden Volk.	Sich keiner zu schämen im Kreise der Helden:	as payment, need to be ashamed;	it was hardly a shame to be showered with such gifts	1026	before the warriors, needed feel shame.	He needed not blush for in battle-men's presence.	he suffered no shame in that soldier throng.
1027	ne gefrægn ic fréondlícor féower mádmas	Nicht erfuhr ich, daß freundlicher vier solche Kleinode	Denn freundlicher, mein' ich, sind vier Kleinode,	I have not heard that more graciously four treasures,	in front of the hall-troops. There haven’t been many	1027	Never have I heard more friendly four precious things,	Ne'er heard I that many men on the ale-bench	For I heard of few heroes, in heartier mood,
1028	golde gegyrede gummanna fela	Aus Gold gebildet ein Biedermann oft	Mit Gold geziert, von gütiger Hand	adorned with gold, many men	moments, I am sure, when men exchanged	1028	with gold adorn'd, many men,	In friendlier fashion to their fellows presented	with four such gifts, so fashioned with gold,
1029	in ealobence óðrum gesellan·	Auf der Aelbank dem Andern schenkte.	Auf der Bierbank selten geboten worden.	on ale-bench have given to others;	four such treasures at so friendly a sitting.	1029	on the ale-bench, to others give.	Four bright jewels with gold-work embellished.	on the ale-bench honoring others thus!
1030	ymb þæs helmes hróf héafodbeorge	Das Helmdach hütete das Haupt zu schirmen	Um des Helmes Dach, das Haupt zu schützen,	around the helmet's roof --the head-guard--	An embossed ridge, a band lapped with wire	1030	Around the helmet's roof, the head-guard,	'Round the roof of the helmet a head-guarder outside	O'er the roof of the helmet high, a ridge,
1031	wírum bewunden walan útan héold	Ein Eber mit feinen Fäden bewunden,	Lief ein dicker Reifen, mit Draht umwunden,	was wound with wires the re-inforced crest guarded from without,	arched over the helmet: head-protection	1031	with wires bound round, held slaughter without,	Braided with wires, with bosses was furnished,	wound with wires, kept ward o'er the head,
1032	þæt him féla láf frécne ne meahton	Daß nimmer der Feilen Nachlaß, die Schwerter,	Daß der Feilen Nachlaß Gefahr nicht bringe,	that him what the files have left could not savagely,	to keep the keen-ground cutting edge	1032	so that him the fallow sword might not dangerously,	That swords-for-the-battle fight-hardened might fail	lest the relict-of-files should fierce invade,
1033	scúrheard sceþðan þonne scyldfreca	Ihn verschrotend schädigten, wenn der Schildkühne	Der scharfe Stahl, wenn des Schildes Träger	(could not) harm the wondrously-tempered (helm), when the shield-fighter	from damaging it when danger threatened	1033	scour-harden'd, injure, when the bold shielded warrior	Boldly to harm him, when the hero proceeded	sharp in the strife, when that shielded hero
1034	ongéan gramum gangan scolde.	Entgegengienge den grimmen Feinden.	Grimmigen Feinden begegnen mußte.	against enemies had to go.	and the man was battling behind his shield.	1034	against his foes should go.	Forth against foemen. The defender of earls then	should go to grapple against his foes.
1035	Heht ðá eorla hléo eahta méaras	Dann ließ ein Achtgespann der Edlinge Schirm	Der Herrscher ließ dann in die Halle führen	The defender of earls then ordered eight horses,	Next the king ordered eight horses	1035	Bade then the shelter of warriors eight steeds,	Commanded that eight steeds with bridles	Then the earls'-defence on the floor bade lead
1036	faétedhléore on flet téön	Feißtwangiger Rosse in den Vorsaal ziehen,	Der Hengste acht, denen helles Gold	with decorated head-gear, led onto the hall-floor	with gold bridles to be brought through the yard	1036	with cheek adorn'd, into the court be led,	Gold-plated, gleaming, be guided to hallward,	coursers eight, with carven head-gear,
1037	in under eoderas· þára ánum stód	In die Außenzäune; auf dem Einen lag	Am Riemenzeug glänzte; es ruht' auf einem	in under the ramparts; one of them stood,	into the hall. The harness of one	1037	in under the enclosures ; on one of them stood	Inside the building; on one of them stood then	adown the hall: one horse was decked
1038	sadol searwum fáh since gewurþad·	Ein schatzbunter Sattel von schöner Bildung.	Ein köstlicher Sattel, mit Kunst gefertigt;	saddle skilfully adorned, ennobled with jewels;	included a saddle of sumptuous design,	1038	a saddle cunningly variegated, with treasure ornamented:	An art-broidered saddle embellished with jewels;	with a saddle all shining and set in jewels;
1039	þæt wæs hildesetl héahcyninges	Der Heerseßel war es des erhabenen Königs,	Im Kampfe war das des Königs Sitz,	that was the battle-seat of the high king,	the battle-seat where the son of Halfdane	1039	that was the war- seat of the high king,	Twas the sovereign's seat,	'twas the battle-seat of the best of kings,
1040	ðonne sweorda gelác sunu Healfdenes	Wenn der Schwerter Spiel zu schlichten gedachte	Wenn im hitzigen Schwertspiel Healfdenes Sohn	when in sword-play the son of Half-Dane	rode when he wished to join the sword-play:	1040	when the game of swords the son of Healfdene	when the son of King Healfdene	when to play of swords the son of Healfdene
1041	efnan wolde· naéfre on óre læg	Healfdens Sproß, denn an der Spitze ruhte	Sich tummeln wollte: im Treffen vorn	wished to engage; in the vanguard it never failed	wherever the killing and carnage were the worst,	1041	would perform: (never in warfare flag'd	Was pleased to take part in the play of the edges;	was fain to fare. Ne'er failed his valor
1042	wídcúþes wíg ðonne walu féollon·	Des Weitkunden Kampf nicht, wenn die Krieger fielen.	War der Tapfe stets, wo die Toten sich häuften. --	his warskill well-known, when the slain were falling;	he would be to the fore, fighting hard.	1042	the wide - fam'd's martial ardour, when the slaughter'd fell),	The famous one's valor ne'er failed at the front when	in the crush of combat when corpses fell.
1043	ond ðá Béowulfe béga gehwæþres	Dem Beowulf bot da beider Gewalt	Dem Beowulf also verehrte beides	and then to Beowulf both of the treasures	Then the Danish prince, descendant of Ing,	1043	and then to Beowulf of both one and other	Slain ones were bowing. And to Beowulf granted	To Beowulf over them both then gave
1044	eodor Ingwina onweald getéah	Der Ingwine Schutzherr zu eigenem Frommen,	Der edle Hort von Inges Söhnen,	the protector of the Friends of Ing bestowed possession,	handed over both the arms and the horses,	1044	the Ingwinas' protector possession gave,	The prince of the Ingwins, power over both,	the refuge-of-Ingwines right and power,
1045	wicga ond waépna· hét hine wél brúcan·	Der Waffen und Rosse, daß er sie wohl gebrauche.	Waffen und Rosse, und wünscht' ihm freundlich,	horses and weapons; he ordered him to make good use of (them);	urging Beowulf to use them well.	1045	of horses and weapons: bade him them well enjoy.	O'er war-steeds and weapons; bade him well to enjoy them.	o'er war-steeds and weapons: wished him joy of them.
1046	swá manlíce maére þéoden	So mannlich lohnte da der mächtige Fürst,	Sie lange zu brauchen. So lohnte der König,	so in a manly manner the famed chieftain,	And so their leader, the lord and guard	1046	Thus manfully the great prince,	In so manly a manner the mighty-famed chieftain,	Manfully thus the mighty prince,
1047	hordweard hæleþa heaþoraésas geald	Der Hortwart der Helden, den heißen Kampf	Der Hüter der Schätze, die Heldentat	the hoard-ward of heroes, paid for war-clashes	of coffer and strongroom, with customary grace	1047	the treasure - ward of heroes, warlike onslaughts requited,	Hoard-ward of heroes, with horses and jewels	hoard-guard for heroes, that hard fight repaid
1048	méarum ond mádmum swá hý naéfre man lyhð	Mit Schätzen und Schlachtrossen, wie sie nicht schelten mochte	Mit Pferden und Kleinoden: keiner fände	in horses and treasures; thus, one can never find fault in them	bestowed upon Beowulf both sets of gifts.	1048	with steeds and treasures. So them never man will blame,	War-storms requited, that none e'er condemneth	with steeds and treasures contemned by none
1049	sé þe secgan wile sóð æfter rihte.	Wer redlich die Wahrheit zu reden gedachte.	Zu lästern dran, der nicht lügen will.	he who wishes to tell the truth according to what is right.	A fair witness can see how well each one behaved.	1049	who will say the sooth rightly.	Who willeth to tell truth with full justice.	who is willing to say the sooth aright.

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1050	Ðá gýt aéghwylcum eorla drihten	Auch ihnen allen gab der Edlinge Fürst,	Der Edling Hort ließ allen alsdann,	Then, furthermore, to each one of the earl's company	The chieftain went on to reward the others:	1050	Then besides to each, the lord of warriors,	And the atheling of earlmen to each of the heroes	AND the lord of earls, to each that came
1051	þára þe mid Béowulfe brimléade teah	Die mit Beowulf kamen über die brandende See,	Die durchs brandende Meer mit Beowulf zogen,	those with Beowulf travelled the sea-path,	each man on the bench who had sailed with Beowulf	1051	of those who with Beowulf the sea-way came,	Who the ways of the waters went with Beowulf,	with Beowulf over the briny ways,
1052	on þære medubence máþðum gesealde	Auf der Methbank hier noch manches Kleinod	Blitzenden Schmuck an der Bierbank reichen	on the mead-bench he gave treasures,	and risked the voyage received a bounty,	1052	on the mead-bench, a present gave	A costly gift-token gave on the mead-bench,	an heirloom there at the ale-bench gave,
1053	yrfeláfe ond þone aénne heht	Ererbter Schätze; und den Einen hieß er	Vom ererbten Schatz, und der eine wurde	inherited relics, and the one man decreed	some treasured possession. And compensation,	1053	an hereditary relic ; and bade the one	Offered an heirloom, and ordered that that man	precious gift; and the price bade pay
1054	golde forgyldan þone ðe Grendel aér	Ihm mit Gold aufwägen, den Grendel neulich	Mit Gold gebüßt, den Grendel jüngst	to requite in gold whom Grendel first	a price in gold, was settled for the Geat	1054	with gold be paid for, whom Grendel ere	With gold should be paid for, whom Grendel had erstwhile	in gold for him whom Grendel erst
1055	máne ácwealde swá hé hyra má wolde	Meuchlings ermordet, wie er noch manchen wollte;	Meuchlings gemordet, was mehreren noch	in wickedness quelled, as he would have more of them	Grendel had cruelly killed earlier—	1055	wickedly had slain, as he would more of them,	Wickedly slaughtered, as he more of them had done	murdered, — and fain of them more had killed,
1056	nefne him wítig god wyrd forstóde	Aber Wurd wehrt' es, der weise Gott	Der grimme antat, wenn Gott ihm nicht wehrte	except for them wise God that fate had prevented,	as he would have killed more, had not mindful God	1056	had not him the wise God, fate, prevented,	Had far-seeing God and the mood of the hero	had not wisest God their Wyrd averted,
1057	ond ðæs mannes mód. Metod eallum wéold	Und des Mannes Muth. Ueber die Menschen alle	Und der mutige Held: ob den Männern wachte	and this man's courage. The Measure of Fate controlled all	and one man’s daring prevented that doom.	1057	and the man's courage. The Creator rul'd all	The fate not averted: the Father then governed	and the man's brave mood. The Maker then
1058	gumena cynnes, swá hé nú gít déëð·	Waltet der Schöpfer und wird es ewig.	Der ewige Gott, wie er's allzeit tut.	for mankind, as he now still does;	Past and present, God’s will prevails.	1058	the race of men, as he now yet does ;	All of the earth-dwellers, as He ever is doing;	ruled human kind, as here and now.
1059	forþan bið andgit aéghwaér sélest	Darum ist Einsicht » allen das Beste	Die Einsicht drum ist immer das beste,	therefore understanding is best everywhere,	Hence, understanding is always best	1059	therefore is understanding everywhere best,	Hence insight for all men is everywhere fittest,	Therefore is insight always best,
1060	ferhðes foreþanc· fela sceal gebídan	Und weise Besonnenheit, denn Viel erwarten muß	Überlegender Sinn: es erlebt gar manches,	the forethought of mind; he must abide much	and a prudent mind. Whoever remains	1060	forethought of spirit: much shall abide	Forethought of spirit! much he shall suffer	and forethought of mind. How much awaits him
1061	léofes ond láþes sé þe longe hér	Liebes und Leides, wer lange Zeit	Liebes und Leides, wer lange hier	love and much hate he who long here	for long here in this earthly life	1061	of lov'd and loath'd, who long here	Of lief and of loathsome who long in this present	of lief and of loath, who long time here,
1062	on ðyssum windagum worolde brúceð.	In diesen Werbetagen der Welt gebraucht.	Die Tage der Mühsal ertragen muß.	in these days of strife would enjoy the world.	will enjoy and endure more than enough.	1062	in these days of strife in the world participates.	Useth the world in this woful existence.	through days of warfare this world endures!
1063	Þaér wæs sang ond swég samod ætgædere	Da war Sang und Klang im Saale vereinigt	Gesang erscholl nun und Saitenspiel	There was song and sound at the same time all together	They sang then and played to please the hero,	1063	There were song and sound at once together	There was music and merriment mingling together	Then song and music mingled sounds
1064	fore Healfdenes hildewísan,	Hier vor Healfdenes Heerkampfweisern.	Vor Healfdenes Sohn, dem Heeresfürsten;	before Half-Dane's battle-plotter,	words and music for their warrior prince,	1064	before Healfdene's martial leaders,	Touching Healfdene's leader;	in the presence of Healfdene's head-of-armies
1065	gomenwudu gréted, gid oft wrecen	Das Lustholz ward gegrüßt, das Lied gesungen,	Die Harfe ertönte zum Heldenliede,	the glee-wood plucked, a lay often recited	harp tunes and tales of adventure:	1065	the glee- wood was touch'd, the lay oft recited,	the joy-wood was fingered,	and harping was heard with the hero-lay
1066	ðonne healgamen Hróþgáres scop	Wenn die Hallfreude Hrodgars Sänger	Das Hrodgars Sänger den Hörern zur Lust	when a hall-performance Hrothgar's bard	there were high times on the hall benches	1066	when the joy of hall Hrothgar's gleeman,	Measures recited, when the singer of Hrothgar	as Hrothgar's singer the hall-joy woke
1067	æfter medobence maénan scolde:	Längs den Methbänken ermuntern sollte:	Auf des Machthabers Wunsch an der Metbank vortrug.	before the mead-bench was obliged to utter:	and the king’s poet performed his part	1067	after the mead-bench, should recount	On mead-bench should mention the merry hall-joyance	along the mead-seats, making his song
1068	Finnes eaferum ðá híe se faér begeat	»Durch Finns Söhne, als Gefahr sie ergriff,	'Als Finns Geschlecht das Furchtbare traf.	concerning Finn's heirs, with whom, when disaster struck them,	with the saga of Finn and his sons, unfolding	1068	[of] Fin's offspring, when them peril o'erwhelm'd ;	Of the kinsmen of Finn, when onset surprised them:	of that sudden raid on the sons of Finn.
1069	hæleð Healfdena· Hnæf Scyldinga	Sollte Healfdenes Held, Hnäf der Schilding,	Fallen sollte auf friesischer Walstatt	the hero of Half-Danes, Hnaef the Scylding,	the tale of the fierce attack in Friesland	1069	when Healfdene's hero, the Scyldings' Hnæf,	„The Half-Danish hero, Hnæf of the Scyldings,	Healfdene's hero, Hnaef the Scylding,
1070	in Fréswæle feallan scolde.	Im Friesenlande zu Falle kommem.	Hnäf der Scylding, ein Held der Dänen.	on the Frisian battle-field was fated to fall.	where Hnaef, king of the Danes, met death.	1070	in Friesland was doom'd to fall.	On the field of the Frisians was fated to perish.	was fated to fall in the Frisian slaughter.
1071	Né húru Hildeburh herian þorfte	Auch hatte Hildeburg nicht hochzupreisen	Nicht konnte die hehre Hildburg rühmen	Truly, Hildeburh did not have need to praise	Hildeburh had little cause to credit the Jutes: son and brother,	1071	Not Hildeburh at least had need to praise	Sure Hildeburg needed not mention approving	Hildeburh needed not hold in value
1072	eotena tréowe· unsynnum wearð	Der Jüten Treue. Unschuldig sollte sie	Friesische Treue: denn frei von Schuld	the good faith of the Eotens; she was guiltless,	she lost them both on the battlefield.	1072	the faith of the Jutes: sinless she was	The faith of the Jutemen: though blameless entirely,	her enemies' honor! Innocent both
1073	beloren léofum æt þám hildplegan	Die Lieben verlieren im Lindenschildspiel,	Waren beide Teuren, Bruder und Sohn,	bereft of her dear ones: --in the war-play--	She, bereft and blameless, they	1073	of her beloved ones depriv'd at the linden play,	When shields were shivered she was shorn of her darlings,	were the loved ones she lost at the linden-play,
1074	bearnum ond bróðrum· híe on gebyrd hruron	Die Gebornen und Brüder; beide fielen ihr	Die der Kampf ihr geraubt, der beklagenswerten:	her son and brother; they fell, in accorance with Fate,	foredoomed, cut down and spear-gored. She,	1074	her children and brothers ; they in succession fell,	Of bairns and brothers: they bent to their fate	bairn and brother, they bowed to fate,
1075	gáre wunde· þæt wæs geómuru ides.	Vom Geer verwundet: das war ein gramvoll Weib!	Dem Geschick erlagen sie, schwertgefällt.	wounded by spear; that was a mournful woman.	the woman in shock, waylaid by grief,	1075	by the dart wounded ; that was a mournful woman.	With war-spear wounded; woe was that woman.	stricken by spears; 'twas a sorrowful woman!
1076	Nalles hólinga Hóces dohtor	Nicht grundlos grämte sich über Gottes Fügung	Wohl beweinte mit Grund ihr widriges Los	Not without reason did Hoc's daughter	Hoc’s daughter— how could she not	1076	Not without cause Hoce's daughter	Not causeless lamented the daughter of Hoce	None doubted why the daughter of Hoc
1077	meotodsceaft bemearn syþðan morgen cóm	Als der Tag ertagte die Tochter Hokes,	Die Tochter des Hoc, als der Tag erschien	grieve over Fate's decree, when the morning came,	lament her fate when morning came	1077	the Lord's decree bemourn'd, after morning came,	The decree of the Wielder when morning-light came and	bewailed her doom when dawning came,
1078	ðá héo under swegle geséon meahte	Da sie unter hellem Himmel erschauen sollte	Und sie liegen sah unterm leuchtenden Himmel	then she under the sky could see	and the light broke on her murdered dears?	1078	when she under heaven might see	She was able 'neath heaven to behold the destruction	and under the sky she saw them lying,
1079	morþorbealo mága þaér hé aér maéste héold	Aller Verwandten Mord, die ihre meiste Wonne	Die Verwandten entseelt, die die Wonne des Lebens	the baleful slaughter of kinsmen, where before he had held the most	And so farewell delight on earth,	1079	the slaughter of her kinsmen, where she ere had most possess'd	Of brothers and bairns, where the brightest of earth-joys	kinsmen murdered, where most she had kenned
1080	worolde wynne· wíg ealle fornam	Auf Erden gewesen. Alle Edlinge Finns	Ihr vormals gewesen. Auch fielen fast alle	joy in the world, war took all	war carried away Finn’s troop of thanes,	1080	of the world's joy. War had destroy'd all	She had hitherto had: all the henchmen of Finn	of the sweets of the world! By war were swept, too,
1081	Finnes þegnas nemne féaum ánum	Hatte der Kampf verschlungen bis auf so kleine Zahl,	Krieger des Finn: nicht konnte der Fürst	of Finn's thanes, except a few alone,	all but a few. How then could Finn	1081	Fin's thanes, save a few only,	War had offtaken, save a handful remaining,	Finn’s own liegemen, and few were left;
1082	þæt hé ne mehte on þaém meðelstede	Er wußte nicht mehr auf dem Walfelde	Mit dem winzigen Reste die Walstatt behaupten	so that he could not in that meeting-place	hold the line or fight on	1082	so that he might not on the battle-place	That he nowise was able to offer resistance	in the parleying-place he could ply no longer
1083	wíg Hengeste wiht gefeohtan	Vor Hengest sich zu behaupten und seiner Helden Heer,	Wider Hengests Macht, noch sein Häuflein retten	the clash with Hengest conclude at all,	to the end with Hengest, how save	1083	against Hengest aught gain in fight,	To the onset of Hengest in the parley of battle,	weapon, nor war could he wage on Hengest,
1084	né þá wéaláfe wíge forþringan	Noch des Königs Kriegern im Kampf zu wehren	Vor des Königs Dienstmann, die kläglichen Trümmer.	nor the woeful remnant by battle dislodge from their position,	the rump of his force from that enemy chief?	1084	nor the sad remnant by war protect	Nor the wretched remnant to rescue in war from	and rescue his remnant by right of arms
1085	þéodnes ðegne ac hig him geþingo budon:	Die Unglückstrümmer. Ihr Anerbieten war,	So bot man dem Feinde als friedlichen Ausgleich,	the prince's thane, so they offered them settlement:	So a truce was offered as follows: first	1085	from the king's thane ; but they offer'd him conditions,	The earl of the atheling; but they offered conditions,	from the prince’s thane. A pact he offered:
1086	þæt híe him óðer flet eal gerýmdon	Ihnen alle Huben zur Hälfte zu räumen,	Eine andere Burg ihm einzuräumen,	that they for them the other dwelling would completely clear,	separate quarters to be cleared for the Danes,	1086	that they to him another dwelling would wholly yield,	Another great building to fully make ready,	another dwelling the Danes should have,
1087	healle ond héahsetl þæt híe healfre geweald	Mit Halle und Hochsitz, deren sie halbe Gewalt	Halle und Hochsitz, daß Herrschergewalt	hall and high seat, that they would half of it control	hall and throne to be shared with the Frisians.	1087	a hall and throne, that they half power	A hall and a high-seat, that half they might rule with	hall and high-seat, and half the power
1088	wið eotena bearn ágan móston	Besitzen sollten neben den Söhnen der Jüten:	Hinfort gemein sei Friesen und Dänen;	with the Eotens' sons might have,	Then, second: every day	1088	with the sons of the Jutes might possess,	The sons of the Jutemen, and that Folcwalda's son would	should fall to them in Frisian land;
1089	ond æt feohgyftum Folcwaldan sunu	Dann wollte täglich beim Vertheilen der Spenden	Auch sollte mit gleichen Gaben täglich,	and at the giving of treasure Folcwalden's son	at the dole-out of gifts Finn, son of Focwald,	1089	and at the money-gifts, Folcwalda's son,	Day after day the Danemen honor	and at the fee-gifts, Folcwald’s son
1090	dógra gehwylce Dene weorþode·	Finn Folkwalts Sohn auch die Dänen erfreuen,	Mit funkelndem Golde Folkwalds Sohn	each day the Danes would honour,	should honour the Danes, bestow with an even	1090	every day, the Danes should honour,	When gifts were giving, and grant of his ring-store	day by day the Danes should honor,
1091	Hengestes héap hringum wenede	Und Hengestens Heer mit Halsringen schmücken,	Die Dänen ehren, die Degen des Hengest,	Hengest's company would revere with rings,	hand to Hengest and Hengest’s men	1091	Hengest's band with rings should serve,	To Hengest's earl-troop ever so freely,	the folk of Hengest favor with rings,
1092	efne swá swíðe sincgestréonum	Mit Schatzgeschenken des schweren Goldes	Wie im Metsaal er mit milder Hand	with even as much precious possesions	the wrought-gold rings, bounty to match	1092	even as much with precious treasures	Of his gold-plated jewels, as he encouraged the Frisians	even as truly, with treasure and jewels,
1093	faéttan goldes swá hé Frésena cyn	So freigebig, als er der Friesen Geschlecht	Durch Kleinode und kostbaren Schmuck	of ornate gold exactly as he the Frisian kind	the measure he gave his own Frisians—	1093	of rich gold, as he the Frisian race	On the bench of the beer-hall. On both sides they swore then	with fretted gold, as his Frisian kin
1094	on béorsele byldan wolde.	Im Methsaale zu ermuntern gedächte.	Der Friesen Stamm erfreuen wollte.	in the beer-hall would wish to embolden.	to keep morale in the beer-hall high.	1094	in the beer -hall would decorate.	A fast-binding compact; Finn unto Hengest	he meant to honor in ale-hall there.
1095	Ðá híe getruwedon on twá healfa	»Noch zweien Seiten ward da zugesagt	Da band man sich denn auf beiden Seiten	Then they pledged on both sides	Both sides then sealed their agreement.	1095	Then they confirm'd on the two sides	With no thought of revoking vowed then most solemnly	Pact of peace they plighted further
1096	fæste frioðuwaére· Fin Hengeste	Fester Friedensbund. Finn gelobte Hengest	Durch festen Vertrag, und feierlich schwur	firm compact of peace; Finn to Hengest	With oaths to Hengest Finn swore	1096	a fast peaceful compact ; Fin to Hengest,	The woe-begone remnant well to take charge of,	on both sides firmly. Finn to Hengest
1097	elne unflitme áðum benemde	Mit Eiden ernstlich und unverbrüchlich,	Dem Hengest Finn mit heiligen Eiden,	with incontestable earnestness proclaimed an oath	openly, solemnly, that the battle survivors	1097	earnestly without dispute, with oaths declar'd,	His Witan advising; the agreement should no one	with oath, upon honor, openly promised
1098	þæt hé þá wéaláfe weotena dóme	Damit in Ehren blieben die Unglückstrümmer	Mit der Räte Beistand die Reste der Dänen	that he the woeful remnant, by sages' judgement,	would be guaranteed honour and status.	1098	that he the sad remnant, by his ' witan's' doom	By words or works weaken and shatter,	that woful remnant, with wise-men’s aid,
1099	árum héolde þæt ðaér aénig mon	Nach der Kundigen Rath, daß Keiner je	In Ehren zu halten; kein einziger dürfe	would hold in honour, that there any man	No infringement by word or deed,	1099	piously would maintain, so that there not any man,	By artifice ever injure its value,	nobly to govern, so none of the guests
1100	wordum né worcum waére ne braéce	Mit Worten noch Werken gewährten Frieden bräche,	Den Bund mit Werk oder Worten brechen,	by word nor by deed would not break the treaty,	no provocation would be permitted.	1100	by words or works, should break the compact,	Though reaved of their ruler their ring-giver's slayer	by word or work should warp the treaty,
1101	né þurh inwitsearo aéfre gemaénden	Noch einer Arglist irgend gedächte,	Noch tückisch je seinen Tadel äußern,	nor in malicious artifice ever complain,	Their own ring-giver after all	1101	nor through guileful craft should they ever lament,	They followed as vassals, Fate so requiring:	or with malice of mind bemoan themselves
1102	ðéah híe hira béaggyfan banan folgedon	Müßten sie dem Mörder auch ihres Methspenders folgen,	Daß sie herrenlos vor des Herrschers Mörder	though they their ring-giver's killer followed,	was dead and gone, they were leaderless,	1102	though they their ring-giver's slayer follow'd,		as forced to follow their fee-giver’s slayer,
1103	ðéodenléase, þá him swá geþearfod wæs·	Ihres Herrn beraubt in so herber Noth;	Den Nacken gebeugt, wie die Not es heischte;	leaderless, and were thus forced by necessity;	in forced allegiance to his murderer.	1103	now lordless, as it was thus needful to them:		lordless men, as their lot ordained.
1104	gyf þonne Frýsna hwylc frécnen spraéce	Und wofern ein Friese mit frecher Rede	Und sollt' ein Friese mit frechem Munde	if then any Frisian by audacious speech	So if any Frisian stirred up bad blood	1104	but if of the Frisians any, by audacious speech,	Then if one of the Frisians the quarrel should speak of	Should Frisian, moreover, with foeman’s taunt,
1105	ðæs morþorhétes myndgiend waére	Den mordlichen Haß im Gemüth erneute,	An die blutige Feindschaft boshaft rühren,	the murderous feud were to remind (them),	with insinuations or taunts about this,	1105	this deadly feud should call to mind,	In tones that were taunting, terrible edges	that murderous hatred to mind recall.
1106	þonne hit sweordes ecg syððan scolde.	Sollt es des Schwertes Schneide strafen.	So müßte des Schwertes Schneide ihn strafen.	then it by sword's edge must be thereafter.	the blade of the sword would arbitrate it.	1106	then it the edge of sword should appease.	Should cut in requital. Accomplished the oath was,	then edge of the sword must seal his doom.
1107	Ád wæs geæfned ond incge gold	Der Schwur ward geschworen und zur Sühne Gold	Der Schwur ward geleistet und schimmerndes Gold	The funeral fire was prepared, and Ingui's gold,	A funeral pyre was then prepared,	1107	The oath was taken, and moreover gold	And treasure of gold from the hoard was uplifted.	Oaths were given, and ancient gold
1108	áhæfen of horde· Here-Scyldinga	Von dem Hort erhoben. »Der Heerschildinge	Entnommen dem Schatz. - Für den Scheiterhaufen	raised from the hoard; the War-Scyldings'	effulgent gold brought out from the hoard.	1108	rais'd from the hoard. Of the martial Scyldings	The best of the Scylding braves was then fully	heaped from hoard.—The hardy Scylding,
1109	betst beadorinca wæs on baél gearu·	Bester Brünnenträger war zum Brande bereitet.	War des Scyldings Leiche geschmückt inzwischen,	best battle-man was ready on the bier;	The pride and prince of the Shieldings lay	1109	the best of warriors on the pile was ready:	Prepared for the pile; at the pyre was seen clearly	battle-thane best, on his balefire lay.
1110	æt þaém áde wæs éþgesýne	Unschwer zu schaun war auf der Scheiterburg	Des hehren Helden; den Holzstoß zierte	at the funeral-pyre was easily seen	awaiting the flame. Everywhere	1110	at the heap was easy to be seen	The blood-gory burnie, the boar with his gilding,	All on the pyre were plain to see
1111	swátfáh syrce swýn ealgylden	Die blutige Brünne mit blankgoldnem Helmschwein,	Die blutige Brünne, das Bild des Ebers	the blood-stained mail-shirt, the swine all-golden,	there were blood-plastered coats of mail.	1111	the blood- stain'd sark, the swine all golden,	The iron-hard swine, athelings many	the gory sark, the gilded swine-crest,
1112	eofer írenheard æþeling manig	Eisenhartem Eber; mancher Edeling auch,	Aus eitlem Gold und der Edlinge mancher,	the boar hard as iron, the prince had many	The pyre was heaped with boar-shaped helmets	1112	the boar iron -hard, many a noble	Fatally wounded; no few had been slaughtered.	boar of hard iron, and athelings many
1113	wundum áwyrded· sume on wæle crungon·	Die der Wunden gewürdigt auf der Walstatt fielen.	Der den Wunden erlag, denn die Walstatt deckte	destroyed by wounds; great men had fallen in slaughter;	forged in gold, with the gashed corpses	1113	with wounds injur'd, (some had in the slaughter fall'n).	Hildeburg bade then, at the burning of Hnæf,	slain by the sword: at the slaughter they fell.
1114	hét ðá Hildeburh æt Hnæfes áde	Hildeburg hieß da bei Hnäfs Leichenburg	Eine Unzahl Toter. Den eigenen Sohn	then Hildeburh ordered at Hnaef's pier	of well-born Danes— many had fallen.	1114	Bade then Hildeburh, at Hnæf's pile,	The bairn of her bosom to bear to the fire,	It was Hildeburh’s hest, at Hnæf’s own pyre
1115	hire selfre sunu sweoloðe befæstan,	Die eigenen Söhne auf die Scheitern heften,	Ließ Hildburg auch dem Hnäf zur Seite	her own son committed to the fire,	Then Hildeburh ordered her own son’s body be burnt with Hnaef ’s,	1115	her own sons be to the fire committed,	That his body be burned and borne to the pyre.	the bairn of her body on brands to lay,
1116	bánfatu bærnan ond on baél dóön	Ihr Gebein brennen und zum Brande thun.	Im Brande verglüh'n, sein Gebein verzehren	the body-vessel burned, and put on the bier,	the flesh on his bones to sputter and blaze	1116	their carcases be burnt, and on the pile be done	The woe-stricken woman wept on his shoulder,	his bones to burn, on the balefire placed,
1117	earme on eaxle· ides gnornode·	Ihnen Arm an Achsel stand die Unselige	An des Oheims Achsel: ihr Elend klagte	the wretched woman at his shoulder, the lady lamented,	beside his uncle’s. The woman wailed	1117	the luckless ones to ashes. The lady mourn'd,	In measures lamented; upmounted the hero.	at his uncle’s side. In sorrowful dirges
1118	geómrode giddum· gúðrinc ástáh·	Den Kummer klagend. Kampfruf erscholl;	Mit Wehruf das Weib. Zu den Wolken stieg	sorrowed with songs; the warrior was laid out,	and sang keens, the warrior went up.	1118	bewail'd in songs ; the warrior ascended,	The greatest of dead-fires curled to the welkin,	be wept them the woman: great wailing ascended.
1119	wand tó wolcnum wælfýra maést	Zu den Wolken wand sich der Walfeuer größtes;	Der Qualm, und das Feuer erfaßte knisternd	spiralled into the clouds the greatest fire of the slain	Carcass flame swirled and fumed,	1119	eddied to the clouds ; the greatest of death- fires	On the hill's-front crackled; heads were a-melting,	Then wound up to welkin the wildest of death-fires,
1120	hlynode for hláwe· hafelan multon·	Der Hügel hallte. Die Hauptpanzer schmolzen,	Der Erschlagenen Leiber; die Schädel zerfielen,	roared before the mound; heads melted,	they stood round the burial mound and howled	1120	roar'd before the mound, their heads were consum'd,	Wound-doors bursting, while the blood was a-coursing	roared o’er the hillock: heads all were melted,
1121	bengeato burston ðonne blód ætspranc,	Die Beinschlüße borsten und Blut entsprang	Aus der weiten Öffnung der Wundertore	the wound-gates burst open, then blood sprang out,	as heads melted, crusted gashes	1121	their wound-gates burst, then the blood sprang out	From body-bite fierce. The fire devoured them,	gashes burst, and blood gushed out
1122	láðbite líces· líg ealle forswealg,	Dem Leidbiß des Leibes. Lohe schlang Alle,	Floß schäumendes Blut. Es verschlang die Lohe	from the hate-bites of the body; the blaze swallowed all up,	spattered and ran bloody matter.	1122	from the corpse's hostile bite: flame swallow'd all	Greediest of spirits, whom war had offcarried	from bites of the body. Balefire devoured,
1123	gaésta gífrost, þára ðe þaér gúð fornam	Der gierigste der Geister, die der Geerkampf gefällt:	Beutegierig der beiden Stämme	--the greediest guest-- those who there were taken by battle	The glutton element flamed and consumed	1123	(greediest of guests) those whom there war had destroy'd:	From both of the peoples; their bravest were fallen.	greediest spirit, those spared not by war
1124	béga folces· wæs hira blaéd scacen.	Gebrochen war die Blüthe beider Völker.	Beste Kraft -- ihre Blüte war hin!	from both peoples; their vigour was dispersed.	the dead of both sides. Their great days were gone.	1124	of both nations was their prosperity departed.		out of either folk: their flower was gone.

Der Überfall in Finnsburg (Bruchstück) (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Benjamin Slade (Deutsch)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	English translation by X. J. Kennedy (1940)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1	... ...{hor}nas byrnað?'	— — — — — — nie heller brannten.	.... nicht der Hornschmuck brenne.	... ...gables burning?'	... ...der Hornschmuck brenne?'	1	... never burn.	... “Are this hall’s gables burning?”	“No gables are burning.”—
2	{Hn}æf hléoþrode ðá hea{þ}ogeong cyning:	Da schrie laut auf der schwertjunge König:	Da rief der Herrscher, der Heldenjüngling:	Then proclaimed Hnaef, the battle-young king:	Da rief Hnäf, der Heldenjüngling:	2	Cried aloud then the warlike young king:	Then King Hnaef answered, though callow in battle,	Then cried to his band the battle-young king:
3	Né ðis ne dagað éast{a}n né hér draca ne fléogeð	»Das ist nicht Tag von Osten, noch eines Drachen Flug,	“Nicht dämmert's im Osten, kein Drache fliegt,	This is not the eastern dawn nor is a dragon flying here	Nicht dämmert's im Osten, kein Drache fliegt,	3	“This dawns not from the east, nor flies a dragon here,	“That glow is not dawn, nor a dragon in flight,	“ ’Tis no dawn from eastward; no dragon flies;
4	né hér ðisse healle hornas ne byrnað.	Auch glühen dieser Halle Hörner nicht in Flammen;	Auch brennt dieser Halle Hornschmuck nicht,	nor here does this hall's gables burn.	Auch brennt dieser Halle Hornschmuck nicht,	4	nor of this hall here are the cressets burning ;	nor are this hall’s horns, its high gables burning.	nor burn on this hall the hornéd gables:
5	Ac hér forþ berað <....>, fugelas singað,	Doch brennt es fort wie Frühroth. Die Vögel singen	Sondern Feinde nahen in funkelnder Rüstung,	But here they bear forth, birds screech,	Sondern der Feind naht, die Vögel kreischen,	5	but here it burns forth ; the birds sing,	It’s our foes in bright armor preparing attack	but hither comes bearing a hostile band
6	gylleð gráeghama, gúðwudu hlynneð,	Getäuscht, und Heimchen zirpen. Tosend hallt der Geerbaum,	Zum Angriff bereit, die Adler kreischen	the grey-coated wolf bays, the war-wood clashes,	Und der Grauwolf heult, die Geere erklingen,	6	the cricket chirps, the war- wood resounds,	Birds shall scream, gray wolf howl, and war’s wooden spears rattle,	its battle-gear bright: the birds are calling,
7	scyld scefte oncwyð. Nú scýneð þes móna	Der Schild erdröhnt vom Schafte. Noch scheint der Mond	Und der Grauwolf heult, die Geere erklingen,	the shield answers the shaft. Now the moon shines,	Die Schäfte am Schilde. Es scheint der Vollmond	7	shield to shaft responds. Now shines the moon	shield shall stand up to shaft. Now behold: the moon shines	“gray-coat” howls, and harsh dins the war-wood,
8	waðol under wolcnum; nú árísað wéadáeda	Zwischen Wolken wandelnd. Wehthaten stehn nun auf,	Die Schäfte am Schilde. Es scheint der Vollmond	wandering under the clouds; now woe-deeds come to pass	Aus düstrem Gewölk und Wehgeschick droht,	8	wandering amid clouds, now arise woful deeds,	as it wanders through clouds. Deadly deeds are to follow	shield answers shaft. Yon shines the moon
9	ðé ðisne folces níð fremman willað.	Die dieser Völker Haß vollführen sollen.	Aus düsterem Gewölk und Wehgeschick droht, Da mit grimmigem Haß der Gegner uns heimsucht.	which this people's hatred desires to fulfil.	Da mit grimmigem Haß der Gegner uns heimsucht.	9	that this hatred of the people will promote.	from this host who hate us. Hard struggle impends.	full from the clouds; and foul deeds rise to whelm this people with peril and death.
10	Ac onwacnigeað nú, wígend míne,	Aber erwacht nur jetzt, ihr Weigande mein,	Erwacht, meine Streiter! die Waffen ergreift, Seid eingedenk eures alten Ruhmes	But awake now, my warriors,	Erwacht, meine Streiter! die Waffen ergreift,	10	But wake up now, my warriors!	Awake! Take up linden-wood shields, my good soldiers!	But waken ye now, warriors mine; seize your shields, be steadfast in valor,
11	habbað éowre l{i}nda, hicgeaþ on ellen,	Haltet eure Lande, lasset Mannheit schaun,	Und fechtet kühn in der vordersten Reihe!”	grasp your linden-wood shields, resolve upon courage,	Seid eingedenk eures alten Ruhmes	11	preserve your lands, be mindful of valour,	Now muster your bravery, gird up your minds	fight at the front, and fearless bide!”
12	win{n}að on orde, wesað on móde.'	Streitet an der Spitze. einmüthig steht dem Feind,	Da erhob sich vom Ruhebett manch rüstiger Held	strive to the vanguard, be high-spirited.'	Und fechtet kühn in der vordersten Reihe!'	12	fight in front, be unanimous.“	to be dauntless today at the forefront of battle.”	Then rose from rest, with ready courage,
13	Ðá árás mænig goldhladen ðegn, gyrde hine his swurde;	— — — — .«	In goldenem Schmuck, mit dem Schwert sich zu gürten.	Then arose many a gold-laden thane, girded his sword	Da stand auf manch goldbeladener Held mit dem Schwert sich zu gürten.	13	Then arose many a gold-decorated thane, girded him with his sword ;	Then up rose those thanes clad in gold, strapped on sword-belts.	many gold-decked thanes, and girt them with swords.
14	ðá tó dura éodon drihtlice cempan	Aufstand da mancher	Es schritten zur Türe, die Schneiden entblößend,	then moved to the door the noble champions	Es schritten zur Türe, die Schneiden entblößend,	14	then to the door went the noble warriors,	great Eaha and Sigeferth strode to the door	Then went to the door those warriors doughty,
15	Sigeferð and Éaha, hyra sword getugon	Goldgeschmückte Held, mit dem Schwert sich gürtend.	Sigferd und Eawa, edle Gesellen,	Sigeferth and Eaha, drew their swords,	Sigferd und Eaha, edle Gesellen,	15	Sigeferth and Eaha, they drew their swords ;	with drawn swords, to the other door Ordlaf and Guthlaf	Sigeferth and Eawa, swords they drew;
16	and æt óþrum durum Ordláf and Gúþláf	An eins der Thore traten zwei tapfere Kämpen,	Und zum andern Eingang Ordlaf und Gudlaf,	and at the other door, Ordlaf and Guthlaf	Und zum andern Eingang Ordlaf und Gudlaf,	16	and at the other doors, Ordlaf and Guthlaf,	did spring, and with Hengest himself close behind.	to the other entrance, Ordlaf and Guthlaf,
17	and Hengest sylf hwearf him on láste.	Sigeferd und Eaha, die ihre Schwerter zogen;	Denen Hengest selbst hurtig folgte.	and Hengest himself came just behind them.	Denen Hengest selbst hurtig folgte.	17	and Hengest himself, turn'd on their track.	At the sight of their foes Guthere pled with Garulf,	whom Hengest himself all hastily followed.
18	Ðá gýt Gárulf Gúðere stý{r}de,	Aber außen vor die Thore Oslaf und Gudlaf,	Doch Garulf mahnte den Gudhere,	Then yet Garulf directed Guthere	Doch Garulf mahnte den Gudhere,	18	Then yet Garulf Guthere reproach'd,	“Do not rush to the fore in the very first onslaught	Yet with Garulf pleaded Guthere then
19	ðæt hé swá fréolíc feorh forman síþe	Und Hengest selber hob sich ihnen nach.	Sein edles Leben im ersten Kampfe	that he so excellent a life at the first journey	Sein edles Leben im ersten Kampfe	19	that he a soul so joyous, at the first moment,	on the doors of the hall at the cost of your life,	to draw no sword at the door of the hall
20	tó ðáere healle durum hyrsta ne báer{e}	Da warf es Garulf Gudheren vor,	Nicht tollkühn zu wagen am Tor des Saales,	to the doors of the hall, armoured, should not venture	Nicht tollkühn zu wagen am Tor des Saales,	20	to the hall's doors bore not arms,	from which powerful Sigeferth means to undo you.”	nor risk at first rush his royal life
21	nú hyt níþa heard ányman wolde	Daß ein so fröhlich Blut nicht der Vordersten Einer	Wo ein tapferer Recke den Tod ihm drohe;	since now one hard in hatred wished to take it away;	Wo ein tapferer Recke den Tod ihm drohe;	21	now them a fierce enemy would take.	Yet Garulf the gallant to the hall-holders boldly	where the rugged-in-war would wrest it from him.
22	ac hé frægn ofer eal undearninga	Zu der Halle Thoren den Heerschmuck trage.	Doch fragte er selbst, der furchtlose Held,	but he asked over all, openly,	Doch fragte er selbst, der furchtlose Held,	22	But he, above all, inquir'd openly,	called out his demand,	But he cried across all in no craven’s voice,
23	déormód hæleþ hwá ðá duru héolde.	Zugleich fragte die Gegner unverhohlen	Über alle hinweg, wer den Eingang wehre.	the daring-hearted hero, who held the door.	Über alle hinweg, wer den Eingang wehre.	23	the fierce warrior, who the door held?	“What man holds the door?”	hardy hero: “Who holds the door?”
24	Sigeferþ is mín nama.' --cweþ hé-- 'Ic eom Secgena léod,	Der hochgeherzte: »Wer hält hier das Thor?«	„Sigferd heiß' ich, der Seggen Fürst,	Sigeferth is my name.' --said he-- 'I am a man of the Sedgean,	Sigferd heiß' ich, der Seggen Fürst,	24	Sigeferth is my name, quoth he, I am the Secgas' lord,	“I am Sigeferth,” said he, “a prince of the Secgan,	“Sigeferth my name is, Secgas’ prince,
25	wrec{c}e{a} wíde cúð, fæla ic wé{a}na gebád	Er sprach: »Ich heiße Sigeferd und bin der Secgen Fürst	Als Streiter berühmt; ich bestand schon manchen	an adventurer widely known, I have endured many misfortunes,	Als Streiter berühmt; ich bestand schon manchen	25	a warrior widely known ; many woes have I sustain'd,	a wandering warrior known the world wide	wide-heralded hero: heavy my trials,
26	heordra hilda. Ðé is gýt hér witod	Ein weitkunder Recke. Viel Weh hielt ich aus,	Harten Strauß, wie er hier dir bevorsteht,	fierce battles. Even now appointed here for you	Harten Strauß, wie er hier dir bevorsteht,	26	hard battles ; for thee is yet here decreed	for my many fierce combats. Your fate now awaits you,	hard wars that I waged; there awaits thee now
27	swæþer ðú sylf tó mé sécean wylle.'	Viel schwerer Schlachten. Dein selber harrt wohl noch	Wenn die Keckheit dich kitzelt, den Kampf zu versuchen.”	which (thing) for yourself from me you will attain.'	Wenn die Keckheit dich kitzelt, den Kampf zu versuchen.'	27	whichever thou thyself from me wilt seek.	my hand shall deliver whatever you want.”	such as thyself would serve to me!”
28	Ðá wæs on healle wælslihta gehlyn,	Das Herbste, das du hier mir anhaben willst.«	Auf dem Walle nun gab's ein wildes Ringen,	Then was in the hall the tumult of carnage,	Auf dem Walle nun gab's ein wildes Ringen,	28	Then was in the hall the din of slaughter,	Then in the hall burst clash and clatter of battle,	Then din by the door from death-blows sounded;
29	sceolde cel{lod} bor{d} {c}énum on handa,	Da hob vor der Halle sich des Heerstreits Toben.	In Heldenhänden zerhauen barsten	the round shield-board must in the hands of the bold,	In Heldenhänden zerhauen barsten	29	the shield might not be in hand taken,	with shields shaped like ships that a warrior wields.	in hands of heroes were hewn the shields,
30	bánhelm berstan -buruhðelu dynede-	Da ward nicht der Schild erst genommen zur Hand,	Die blitzenden Schilde, die Burg erdröhnte,	the bone-helm burst -the planks of the fortress resounded-	Die blitzenden Schilde, die Burg erdröhnte,	30	the bone-helm they lack'd ; the burgh - floor resounded,	The sound of swords clanging shook planks in the floor.	the bone-helms burst; and the burg-floor groaned,
31	oð æt ðáere gúðe Gárulf gecrang	Der Beinschirm fehlte. Die Burgflur erdröhnte,	Bis Garulf als erster, Gudulfs Sohn,	until in the battle Garulf fell	Bis Garulf als erster, Gudlafs Sohn,	31	until in the conflict Garulf fell,	Then at the door Garulf was first man to fall,	until in the grim fight Garulf fell
32	ealra áerest eorðbúendra	Als jetzt im Schwertkampf Garulf zusammenbrach,	Im Kampfe fiel, und im Kreis herum	the first of all of the dwellers in the land,	Im Kampfe fiel, und im Kreis herum	32	earliest of all those earth - dwellers,		first of the earls of earth-dwellers there,
33	Gúðláfes sunu, ymbe hyne gódra fæla	Der edelste aller Erdbewohner,	Viel andere noch der edlen Degen.	Guthlaf's son, around him many good	Viel andere noch der edlen Degen.	33	Guthlaf's son, surrounded him of many good	Garulf, son of Guthlaf, the foremost of Frisians	Guthlaf’s son, and good men beside him.
34	hwearfl{í}cra hráe{w}. Hræfen wandrode	Gudlafs Sohn. Ihn umgaben viel wackrer	Erfreut sah der Rabe die Fülle der Leichen,	mortals' carcases. The raven hovered	Erfreut sah der Rabe die Fülle der Leichen,	34	swart and sallow-brown ; foes the corpses ;	died surrounded by good men while dark overhead	Sank still the slain: wide circled the raven
35	sweart and sealobrún. Swurdléoma stód	Feinde Leichen. Der fahlbraune Rabe	Der schwarzgefiederte; Schwertglanz sprühte,	dusky and shimmering-dark. Sword-light stood	Der schwarzgefiederte; Schwertglanz sprühte,	35	the raven wander'd, the sword-gleam stood,	the black ravens circled. Men’s blades blazed so brightly	sallow-brown, swarthy: the sword-light gleamed
36	swylce eal Finn{i}sburh fýrenu wáere.	Schweifte schwarz nach Beute. Schwertflamme hob sich	Als wenn Finnsburg gänzlich in Flammen stände.	as if all of Finnesburh were in flames.	Als wenn Finnsburg gänzlich in Flammen stände.	36	as if all Fin's castle were on fire.	you would think from their flash Finnsburh were all aflame.	as if Finn’s whole burg were blazing with fire.
37	Ne gefrægn ic náefre wurþlícor æt wera hilde	Als ob ganz Finnesburg in Feuer stünde.	Nicht hört' ich sagen, daß heldenhafter	I have never heard that more worthily in battle of men	Nicht hört' ich sagen, daß im Herrenkampfe	37	Never have I heard more worlicor, thily, in a conflict of men,	I have never heard tell of warriors more worthy	Never heard I that worthier warring men,
38	sixtig sigebeorna sél gebáera{n}	Nie hört ich melden von Männerschlachten,	Im Männerkampfe mutige Krieger	of sixty victory-warriors bearing themselves better	Mutige Krieger je gestritten als jene sechzig,	38	sixty conquering heroes better behave,	than that band sixty strong who so bravely bore	conquerors sixty, more splendidly fought,
39	né néfre sw{étne} medo sél forgyldan	Wo sechzig Helden sich schöner gehuben,	Je gestritten als jene sechzig,	nor ever for sweet mead making better requital	Die dem Hnäf vergalten den Honigtrank	39	nor ever song or bright mead better requite,	war’s brunt, nor of any who so well repaid	and for mead-draughts sweet such service rendered,
40	ðonne Hnæfe guldan his hægstealdas.	Sang und schieren Muth milder vergüteten,	Die dem Hnäf vergalten den Honigtrank	than to Hnaef gave his retainers.	Als treue Genossen! Der Tage fünf	40	than to Hnæf requited his young warriors.	those cups of sweet mead Hnaef gave to his guards.	as hero-liegemen paid Hnæf their lord!
41	Hig fuhton fíf dagas, swá hyra nán ne féol	Als Hnäfs junge Helden ihm hier vergalten.	Als treue Genossen! Der Tage fünf	They fought for five days, as none of them fell,	Fochten sie durch, und es fiel nicht einer	41	They fought five days, so that none of them fell	For five days they fought, not a man of them toppled	Five days fought they in full succession,
42	drihtgesíða, ac hig ðá duru héoldon.	Sie fochten fünf Tage, daß ihrer Keiner fiel	Fochten sie durch, und es fiel nicht einer	the troop-companions, but they held the doors.	Von der tapfern Schar, die die Türen schützte!	42	of the associates ; but they the door held.	but fearless, united, held fast at the doors.	five nights as well; but none was slain
43	Ðá gewát him wund hæleð on wæg gangan,	Dieser tapfern Schar und sie das Thor behaupteten.	Von der tapfern Schar, die die Türen schützte!	Then the hero went wounded, passing away,	Verwundet begab sich hinweg ein Kämpfer:	43	Then the hero wounded went walking away,	Then one warrior, wounded, withdrew to the sidelines,	of those doughty warriors warding the door.
44	sáede þæt his byrne ábrocen wáere	Da wandte sich hinweg ein wunder Held:	Verwundet begab sich hinweg ein Kämpfer:	he said that his byrnie was broken apart,	Die Brünne, sagt' er, sei brüchig geworden,	44	he said that his byrnie was broken,	his armor in tatters, breastplate split apart,	Then wended away a wounded clansman,
45	heresceorp u{n}hrór and éac wæs his helm ðýr{e}l.	Gebrochen wär ihm die Brünne, sagt' er,	Die Brünne, sagt er, sei brüchig geworden,	his war-garb weak and also his helmet was pierced.	Durch Hiebe zerfetzt, und der Helm durchlöchert;	45	his war-garb weak, and also that his helm was pierced,	his helmet impaled. And the folk’s stout defender	said that his breastplate was broken sore,
46	Ðá hine sóna frægn folces hyrde,	Sein Heergeräth mürbe, der Helm verhauen.	Durch Hiebe zerfetzt, und der Helm durchlöchert;	Then immediately asked him the protector of the people	Da fragte alsbald des Volkes Hüter,	46	Then him quickly ask'd the people's guardian,	asked that weary warrior how the wounded fared	his harness hewn, his helmet pierced.
47	hú ðá wígend hyra wunda genáeson	Da fragt' ihn Hengest, der Hirte des Volks,	Da fragte alsbald des Volkes Hüter,	how well the warriors their wounds survived	Wie die wackern Helden die Wunden ertrügen	47	how the warriors their wounds had recovered from?	and which of the young men...	Swiftly then asked the shepherd-of-folk
48	oððe hwæþer ðáera hyssa....	Wie ihre Weigande der Wunden genäsen,	Wie die wackern Helden die Wunden ertrügen	or which of the young men....	Oder wer von den beiden Burschen....	48	or whether of the young men …		how the warriors all their wounds were bearing,
49		Oder wer dieser Jünglinge — — — —	Oder wer von den beiden Burschen...			49			or which one, now, of the heroes twain…

17. Hengest (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1125	Gewiton him ðá wígend wíca néosian	»Da wandten sich die Weigande, die Weiler zu besuchen,	Nach Friesland zogen, der Freunde beraubt,	The warriors returned then to seek their houses,	Warriors scattered to homes and forts	1125	The warriors then departed the dwellings to visit,	„Then the warriors departed to go to their dwellings,	Then hastened those heroes their home to see,
1126	fréondum befeallen, Frýsland geséon,	Das freundeberaubte Friesland zu schauen	Die Nordmänner nun, zu dem neuen Wohnsitz	bereft of friends, to see Frisia,	all over Friesland, fewer now, feeling	1126	of their friends bereft, Friesland to see,	Reaved of their friends, Friesland to visit,	friendless, to find the Frisian land,
1127	hámas ond héaburh· Hengest ðá gýt	Mit Heimen und Hochburg. Hengest blieb noch	In hoher Burg. Hengest weilte	their homes and high fort; yet Hengest	loss of friends. Hengest stayed,	1127	the homes and chief city. Hengest still	Their homes and high-city. Hengest continued	houses and high burg. Hengest still
1128	wælfágne winter wunode mid Finn	Den leichenfarbnen Winter mit Finn da wohnen	Den ganzen Winter, den grimmen, bei Finn,	the death-stained winter spent with Finn,	lived out that whole resentful, blood-sullen	1128	the death- hued winter dwelt with Fin	Biding with Finn the blood-tainted winter,	through the death-dyed winter dwelt with Finn,
1129	eal unhlitine· eard gemunde	Ohne Verlangen seines Landes gedenkend,	Das Herz voll Unlust, der Heimat gedenkend:	in a place with no fellowship at all; he remembered his land,	winter with Finn, homesick and helpless.	1129	without dissension ; his home remember'd,	Wholly unsundered; of fatherland thought he	holding pact, yet of home he minded,
1130	þéah þe ne meahte on mere drífan	Obwohl er noch ins Meer hätte mögen treiben	Nicht konnt' er ja bringen den krummgeschnäbelten	though he could not drive on the sea	No ring-whorled prow could up then	1130	though he might on the sea drive	Though unable to drive the ring-stemmèd vessel	though powerless his ring-decked prow to drive
1131	hringedstefnan: holm storme wéol·	Den geringten Steven. Bald stürmte die See	Nachen ins Meer, da der Nordwind raste,	the ring-prowed ship: the sea welled in storm,	and away on the sea. Wind and water	1131	the ringed prow. The deep boil'd with storm,	O'er the ways of the waters; the wave-deeps were tossing,	over the waters, now waves rolled fierce
1132	won wið winde· winter ýþe beléac	Mit widrigen Winden: der Winter schloß das Meer	Der furchtbare Sturm, und in Fesseln von Eis	fought against the wind; the winter locked the waves	raged with storms, wave and shingle	1132	war'd ' gainst the wind, winter lock'd up the wave	Fought with the wind; winter in ice-bonds	lashed by the winds, or winter locked them
1133	ísgebinde oþ ðæt óþer cóm	Mit Eisgebinde bis ein ander Jahr	Alsdann der Winter die Wogen schloß:	in icy bonds, until came another	were shackled in ice until another year	1133	with icy bond, until there came a second	Closed up the currents, till there came to the dwelling	in icy fetters. Then fared another
1134	géar in geardas swá nú gýt déëð·	Die Völker erfreute, wie es noch fürder geschieht,	Nun nahte endlich ein neues Jahr	year to the courtyards, as it still does now,	appeared in the yard as it does to this day,	1134	year into the courts ; so now yet do	A year in its course, as yet it revolveth,	year to men’s dwellings, as yet they do,
1135	þá ðe syngáles séle bewitiað	Wer nur warten will der Wonnezeit	In der Monde Lauf der Menschen Gehöften	those which continuously carry out their seasons,	the seasons constant, the wonder of light	1135	those who constantly watch a happy moment,	If season propitious one alway regardeth,	the sunbright skies, that their season ever
1136	wuldortorhtan weder. Ðá wæs winter scacen,	Und wunderklaren Wetters. Der Winter war dahin,	Mit heiterem Wetter. Dahin war der Winter,	gloriously bright weathers. Then winter was gone,	coming over us. Spring comes	1136	gloriously bright weather. Then was winter departed,	World-cheering weathers. Then winter was gone,	duly await. Far off winter was driven;
1137	fæger foldan bearm· fundode wrecca	Lieblich der Erde Busen: das lockte den Gast,	Die Flur wurde bunt. Fort nun trieb es	fair was the Earth's breast; the exile was anxious to go,	Then winter was gone, earth’s lap grew lovely,	1137	earth's bosom fair, the stranger hasten'd,	Earth's bosom was lovely; the exile would get him,	fair lay earth’s breast; and fain was the rover,
1138	gist of geardum· hé tó gyrnwræce	Den Fremdling zu fahren; aber viel genehmer	Den Recken, doch mehr der Rache gedacht' er	the guest of the dwellings; he of vengeance for grief	longing woke in the cooped-up exile,	1138	the guest from the dwellings: he on wily vengeance	The guest from the palace; on grewsomest vengeance	the guest, to depart, though more gladly he pondered
1139	swíðor þóhte þonne tó saéláde·	Schien ihm die Rache als die Seereise.	Als der Fahrt in die See: den Söhnen der Friesen	sooner thought than of sea-path,	for a voyage home	1139	was more intent than on a sea- voyage,	He brooded more eager than on oversea journeys,	on wreaking his vengeance than roaming the deep,
1140	gif hé torngemót þurhtéon mihte	Zorn und Zwietracht erzielt hätt er gern,	Vergelten wollt' er das große Leid,	and whether he a bitter encounter could bring about,	but more for vengeance, some way of bringing	1140	if he a hostile meeting could bring to pass ;	Whe'r onset-of-anger he were able to 'complish,	and how to hasten the hot encounter
1141	þæt hé eotena bearn inne gemunde·	Daß die Jüten zuerst den Angriff erführen.	Wenn er frischen Kampf entfesseln könnte.	for that he of the Eotens' sons inwardly remembered;	things to a head: his sword arm hankered	1141	because he the sons of the Jutes inwardly remember'd:	The bairns of the Jutemen therein to remember.	where sons of the Frisians were sure to be.
1142	swá hé ne forwyrnde woroldraédenne	Damit entwich er nicht der Weltbestimmung,	So wies auch der Edling die Ehrung nicht ab,	so he did not refuse the worldly practice,	to greet the Jutes. So he did not balk	1142	so he refus'd not worldly converse,	Nowise refused he the duties of liegeman	So he escaped not the common doom,
1143	þonne him Húnláfing, hildeléoman	Als sich ihm Hunlafing, das herrliche Kriegsschwert,	Als Hun ihm Lafing, den leuchtenden Hieber,	when to him Hunlafing the battle-light,	once Hunlafing placed on his lap	1143	when he Hunlafing, the flame of war,	When Hun of the Frisians the battle-sword Láfing,	when Hun with “Lafing,” the light-of-battle,
1144	billa sélest on bearm dyde·	Der Barten beste, in den Busen senkte.	In den Schoß legte, der Schwerter bestes.	the finest blade he placed on (Hnaef's) lap;	Dazzle-the-Duel, the best sword of all,	1144	the best of falchions, in his bosom placed ;	Fairest of falchions, friendly did give him:	best of blades, his bosom pierced:
1145	þæs waéron mid eotenum ecge cúðe.	Doch lernten auch andere der Jüten kennen	Da traf denn das Schicksal den tapfern Finn,	among the Eotens its edges were known.	whose edges Jutes knew only too well.	1145	for with the Jutes there were men for the sword renown'd,	Its edges were famous in folk-talk of Jutland.	its edge was famed with the Frisian earls.
1146	Swylce ferhðfrecan Fin eft begeat	So furchtbare Schwerter. Den Finn erreichte	Daß im eignen Haus ihn das Eisen fällte,	So too his mortal enemy's --Finn in turn received--	Thus blood was spilled, the gallant Finn	1146	also of spirit bold. Fin afterwards o'erwhelm'd	And savage sword-fury seized in its clutches	On fierce-heart Finn there fell likewise,
1147	sweordbealo slíðen æt his selfes hám	Das Schwertübel endlich im eigenen Hause,	Als den grimmen Angriff Gudlaf und Oslaf,	dire sword-onslaught in his own home,	slain in his home after Guthlaf and Oslaf	1147	hard misery from the sword, at his own home.	Bold-mooded Finn where he bode in his palace,	on himself at home, the horrid sword-death;
1148	siþðan grimne gripe Gúðláf ond Ósláf	Als den grimmen Griff Gudlaf und Oslaf	Kaum gelandet, zur Klage brachten,	when concerning the fierce attack Guthlaf and Oslaf,	back from their voyage made old accusation:	1148	When him fierce of gripe Guthlaf and Oslaf,	When the grewsome grapple Guthlaf and Oslaf	for Guthlaf and Oslaf of grim attack
1149	æfter saésíðe sorge maéndon·	Nach der Flucht über Meer ihm zum Vorwurf machten,	Ihres Harmes Fülle; nicht hemmen ließ sich	following their sea-journey, declared their grief,	the brutal ambush, the fate they had suffered,	1149	after their sea voyage, had grievously upbraided,	Had mournfully mentioned, the mere-journey over,	had sorrowing told, from sea-ways landed,
1150	ætwiton wéana daél· ne meahte waéfre mód	Als hätt er Antheil daran. Den eifrigen Muth	Im Herzen der Zorn. Die Halle ward rot	blamed for their share of woes; he could not his restless spirit	all blamed on Finn. The wildness in them	1150	reproach'd for part of their woes, he might not his wavering courage	For sorrows half-blamed him; the flickering spirit	mourning their woes. Finn’s wavering spirit
1151	forhabban in hreþre· ðá wæs heal hroden	Hehlt' er im Herzen nicht. Da erfüllte die Halle sich	Von der Feinde Blut und Finn getötet	contain in his breast; then the hall were decorated	had to brim over. The hall ran red	1151	in his breast retain. Then was his hall beset	Could not bide in his bosom. Then the building was covered	bode not in breast. The burg was reddened
1152	féonda féorum· swilce Fin slægen	Mit feindlichen Scharen: erschlagen ward Finn	In der Wehrmänner Mitte, sein Weib entführt.	with the foes' lives, so too Finn was slain,	with blood of enemies. Finn was cut down,	1152	with hostile men, Fin also slain,	With corpses of foemen, and Finn too was slaughtered,	with blood of foemen, and Finn was slain,
1153	cyning on corþre ond séo cwén numen·	In seinem Volke, der Fürst, und die Frau geraubt.	Zu den Schiffen brachten der Scyldinge Krieger	the king amid his troop, and the queen was seized;	the queen brought away and everything	1153	the king amid his train, and the queen taken.	The king with his comrades, and the queen made a prisoner.	king amid clansmen; the queen was taken.
1154	scéotend Scyldinga tó scypon feredon	Auf Schiffen entführten der Schildinge Krieger	Des Fürsten ganze fahrende Habe,	Scylding shooters ferried to the ships	the Shieldings could find inside Finn’s walls—	1154	The Scyldings' warriors to their ships convey'd	The troops of the Scyldings bore to their vessels	To their ship the Scylding warriors bore
1155	eal ingesteald eorðcyninges·	Alle Eigengüter des Edelkönigs	Was in Finns Hause sie finden konnten	all of the house-goods of the nation's king,	the Frisian king’s gold collars and gemstones—	1155	all the house chattels of the land's king,	All that the land-king had in his palace,	all the chattels the chieftain owned,
1156	swylce híe æt Finnes hám findan meahton	Soviel sie fanden in Finnesburg	An Münzen und Schmuck. Übers Meer sodann	which they at Finn's estate could find:	swept off to the ship. Over sea-lanes then	1156	such as they at Finnesham might find,	Such trinkets and treasures they took as, on searching,	whatever they found in Finn’s domain
1157	sigla searogimma· híe on saéláde	Der Münzen und Gemmen. Auf Meerpfaden brachten sie	Ward die hehre Frau in die Heimat geleitet,	shining jewels and well-cut gems; they on the sea-path	back to Daneland the warrior troop	1157	of jewels and curious gems. They on the sea-way	At Finn's they could find. They ferried to Daneland	of gems and jewels. The gentle wife
1158	drihtlíce wíf tó Denum feredon·	Das herrliche Weib heim zu den Dänen, Zu Land und Leuten.«	Ins Land der Dänen.'	the noble lady ferried to the Danes,	bore that lady home. The poem was over,	1158	the princely woman to the Danes convey'd,	The excellent woman on oversea journey,	o’er paths of the deep to the Danes they bore,
1159	laéddon tó léodum. Léoð wæs ásungen	Das Lied verhallte,	Das Lied war gesungen,	led to the people. The lay was sung,	the poet had performed, a pleasant murmur	1159	to their people led. The lay was sung,	Led her to their land-folk.“ The lay was concluded,	led to her land. The lay was finished,
1160	gléomannes gyd· gamen eft ástáh·	Des Frohmanns Gesang; entfeßelt stieg die Lust,	Des Harfners Gedicht. Nun erhob sich wieder	the gleeman's tale; joy again sprang up,	started on the benches, stewards did the rounds	1160	the gleeman's song, pastime rose again,	The gleeman's recital. Shouts again rose then,	the gleeman’s song. Then glad rose the revel;
1161	beorhtode bencswég· byrelas sealdon	Bankjubel schallte; die Schenken boten	Auf den Bänken der Jubel, die Becher füllten	music rang out from the bench, cup-bearers served	with wine in splendid jugs, and Wealhtheow came to sit	1161	the bench - noise was loud, the cupbearers gave	Bench-glee resounded, bearers then offered	bench-joy brightened. Bearers draw
1162	wín of wunderfatum. Þá cwóm Wealhþéo forð	Wein aus Wunderkrügen. Da kam Wealchtheow	Mit Wein die Schaffner. Wealhtheow lenkte,	wine from wondrous vessels. Then Wealhtheow came forth,	in her gold crown between two good men,	1162	wine from curious vessels. Then came Wealhtheow forth,	Wine from wonder-vats. Wealhtheo advanced then	from their “wonder-vats” wine. Comes Wealhtheow forth,
1163	gán under gyldnum béage þaér þá gódan twégen	Unter goldnem Reif gegangen, wo die guten beiden	Den Goldreif tragend, den Gang dorthin,	walking in a golden neck-ring to where the good pair	uncle and nephew, each one of whom	1163	walking under a golden diadem, to where the two good	Going 'neath gold-crown, where the good ones were seated	under gold-crown goes where the good pair sit,
1164	sæton suhtergefæderan þá gýt wæs hiera sib ætgædere,	Bruderssöhne saßen. Noch war die Sippe ganz,	Wo Ohm und Neffe nebeneinander Friedlich saßen: die Freundschaft beider	sat, uncle and nephew; then their kinship was still together,	still trusted the other; and the forthright Unferth,	1164	cousins sat ; as yet was their peace together,	Uncle and nephew; their peace was yet mutual,	uncle and nephew, true each to the other one,
1165	aéghwylc óðrum trýwe· swylce þaér Hunferþ þyle	Einer dem Andern hold. Auch Hunferd der Sänger	War noch nicht gesprengt. Auch der Sprecher Unferd	each to the other true; Unferth the þyle was also there	admired by all for his mind and courage	1165	each to other true ; there also Hunferth the orator	True each to the other. And Unferth the spokesman	kindred in amity. Unferth the spokesman
1166	æt fótum sæt fréan Scyldinga· gehwylc hiora his ferhþe tréowde	Saß dem Fürsten zu Füßen und fest vertrauten sie,	Saß zu Füßen des Fürsten: ein furchtloses Herz	sitting at the feet of the Scylding lord; each of them trusted his spirit,	although under a cloud for killing his brothers,	1166	sat at the feet of the Scyldings' lord ; every one of them was confident in his mind,	Sat at the feet of the lord of the Scyldings:	at the Scylding lord’s feet sat: men had faith in his spirit,
1167	þæt hé hæfde mód micel þéah þe hé his mágum naére	Daß er Muth besäße, ob er schon den Verwandten	Traut' man ihm zu, wenn er treulos auch	and that he had great courage, though he to his kin was not	reclined near the king.	1167	that he had great courage, although he to his kinsman had not been	Each trusted his spirit that his mood was courageous,	his keenness of courage, though kinsmen had found him
1168	árfæst æt ecga gelácum· spræc ðá ides Scyldinga:	Im Schwertspiel nicht treu war. Da sprach der Schildinge Fürstin:	Den Verwandten sich wiesim Waffenspiele. Die Königin sprach:	honourable in clash of blades; the Scylding lady then spoke:	The queen spoke:	1168	true in the plays of swords. Spake then the Scyldings' dame:	Though at fight he had failed in faith to his kinsmen.	unsure at the sword-play. The Scylding queen spoke:
1169	Onfóh þissum fulle, fréodrihten mín,	»Empfang den vollen Becher, mein Fürst und Herr,	'Den vollen Kelch nimm an, Gold-Freund der Völker,	Receive this full cup, my noble lord,	“Enjoy this drink, my most generous lord;	1169	“ Accept this cup, my beloved lord,	Said the queen of the Scyldings: „My lord and protector,	“Quaff of this cup, my king and lord,
1170	sinces brytta· þú on saélum wes,	Und sei du selig, Schatzvertheiler,	Mein Herr und Gatte, des Hortes Spender;	dispenser of treasure; you--be joyful,	raise up your goblet, entertain the Geats	1170	dispenser of treasure ; be thou happy,	Treasure-bestower, take thou this beaker;	breaker of rings, and blithe be thou,
1171	goldwine gumena, ond tó Géatum spræc	Goldfreund der Männer. Zu den Geaten sprich	Sei fröhlichen Muts und erfreue die Gauten	gold-friend of men, and to the Geats speak	duly and gently, discourse with them,	1171	gold-friend of men: and to the Goths speak	Joyance attend thee, gold-friend of heroes,	gold-friend of men; to the Geats here speak
1172	mildum wordum swá sceal man dóön·	Mit milden Worten wie dem Mann geziemt.	Durch mildes Wort, wie's dem Manne geziemt.	with gentle words so ought a man to do;	be open-handed, happy and fond.	1172	with kind words, be cheerful towards the Goths,	And greet thou the Geatmen with gracious responses!	such words of mildness as man should use.
1173	béo wið Géatas glæd, geofena gemyndig	Sei den Guten gerne der Gaben gedenk;	Den Gästen sei hold und der Gaben gedenke!	be gracious with the Geats, mindful of gifts	Relish their company, but recollect as well	1173	as one should do: mindful of gifts,	So ought one to do. Be kind to the Geatmen,	Be glad with thy Geats; of those gifts be mindful,
1174	néan ond feorran þú nú hafast·	Du hast nun Frieden so fern als nahe.	Keinen Feind mehr hast du in Ferne und Nähe	which from near and far you now have;	all of the boons that have been bestowed on you.	1174	near and far: thou hast now [promis'd,]	In gifts not niggardly; anear and afar now	or near or far, which now thou hast.
1175	mé man sægde þæt þú ðé for sunu wolde	Man sagte mir, du wollest wie einen Sohn	Man sagte es mir, daß an Sohnes Statt	it has been said to me that you wish for a son,	The bright court of Heorot has been cleansed	1175	I have been told, that thou for a son wouldst	Peace thou enjoyest. Report hath informed me	Men say to me, as son thou wishest
1176	hereric habban· Heorot is gefaélsod	Den Recken halten. Gereinigt ist Heorot,	Du den Helden annahmst. Heort ist gesäubert,	to have this leader of armies; Heorot is cleansed,	and now the word is that you want to adopt	1176	the warrior have. Heorot is purified,	Thou'lt have for a bairn the battle-brave hero.	yon hero to hold. Thy Heorot purged,
1177	béahsele beorhta· brúc þenden þú móte	Der glänzende Gabensaal: gieb so lang du darfst	Der funkelnde Saal; nun freu' dich beim Met,	the bright ring-hall; enjoy, while you may,	this warrior as a son. So, while you may,	1177	the bright hall of rings: enjoy while thou mayest	Now is Heorot cleansèd, ring-palace gleaming;	jewel-hall brightest, enjoy while thou canst,
1178	manigra médo ond þínum mágum laéf	Deinen Leuten Lohn und laß deinen Söhnen	Solang' dir's vergönnt ist, und laß deinen Söhnen	many rewards, and leave to your kinsmen	bask in your fortune, and then bequeath	1178	the mead of the many, and to thy sons leave	Give while thou mayest many rewards,	with many a largess; and leave to thy kin
1179	folc ond ríce þonne ðú forð scyle	Volk und Herschaft, wenn du von hinnen must	Volk und Reich, wenn du fort einst mußt	folk and kingdom when you must go forth	kingdom and nation to your kith and kin,	1179	folk and realm, when thou forth must go	And bequeath to thy kinsmen kingdom and people,	folk and realm when forth thou goest
1180	metodsceaft séön· ic mínne can	Den Schöpfer zu schauen. Dem Schutze vertrau ich sie	Und zur Herrlichkeit eingehst. Den heitren Hrodulf	to meet what is fated; I know my	before your decease. I am certain of Hrothulf.	1180	to see the Godhead. I know my	On wending thy way to the Wielder's splendor.	to greet thy doom. For gracious I deem
1181	glædne Hróþulf· þæt hé þá geogoðe wile	Meines heitern Hrodulf: er halt in Ehren	Kenn' ich genau: die kühne Jugend	gracious Hrothulf, that he the youths wishes	He is noble and will use the young ones well.	1181	festive Hrothulf, that he the youthful will	I know good Hrothulf, that the noble young troopers	my Hrothulf, willing to hold and rule
1182	árum healdan gyf þú aér þonne hé,	Die freundlose Jugend, wenn du früher als Er,	Wird er freundlich behandeln, wenn früher als er,	to hold in honour, if you earlier than he,	He will not let you down. Should you die before him,	1182	piously maintain ; if thou earlier than he,	He'll care for and honor, lord of the Scyldings,	nobly our youths, if thou yield up first,
1183	wine Scildinga, worold oflaétest	Du Schirm der Schildinge, scheidest aus der Welt.	Mein würdiger Fürst, du die Welt verläßt;	friend of the Scyldings, leave behind the world,	he will treat our children truly and fairly.	1183	O friend of Scyldings, leavest the world:	If earth-joys thou endest earlier than he doth;	prince of Scyldings, thy part in the world.
1184	wéne ic þæt hé mid góde gyldan wille	Mir ahnt, daß er einst auch unsern Söhnen	Mit Güte, hoff' ich, vergelten wird er's	I think that he with good will repay	He will honour, I am sure, our two sons,	1184	I ween that he with good will repay	I reckon that recompense he'll render with kindness	I ween with good he will well requite
1185	uncran eaferan gif hé þæt eal gemon·	Mit Güte vergelten wird, wenn er des Guten gedenkt,	Unseren Erben, eingedenk dessen,	our children, if he that at all remembers,	repay them in kind when he recollects	1185	our offspring ; if he that all remembers	Our offspring and issue, if that all he remember,	offspring of ours, when all he minds
1186	hwæt wit tó willan ond tó worðmyndum	Das wir ihm zu Frommen und fürstlichen Ehren	Daß wir Ehre und Gunst seit der ersten Jugend	what we for his sake and for his worldly renown,	all the good things we gave him once,	1186	what we two for his pleasure and honours,	What favors of yore, when he yet was an infant,	that for him we did in his helpless days
1187	umborwesendum aér árna gefremedon.'	Dem Ungebornen ehmals erwiesen.«	Ihm erwiesen und stets seine Wünsche erfüllten.'	before, in his youth, bestowed our favours.'	the favour and respect he found in his childhood.”	1187	erst when a child, of benefits perform'd. “	We awarded to him for his worship and pleasure.“	of gift and grace to gain him honor!”
1188	Hwearf þá bí bence þaér hyre byre waéron	Da gieng sie zu den Bänken, wo ihre Gebornen saßen,	Zur Bank dann ging sie, wo beide Söhne,	She turned then by the bench, where her boys were,	She turned then to the bench where her boys sat,	1188	Turn'd then by the bench, where her sons were,	Then she turned by the bench where her sons were carousing,	Then she turned to the seat where her sons were placed,
1189	Hréðríc ond Hróðmund ond hæleþa bearn	Hredrik und Hrodmund, bei der Helden Kindern,	Hredric und Hrodmund, behaglich weilten	Hrethric and Hrothmund, and heroes' sons,	Hrethric and Hrothmund, with other nobles’ sons,	1189	Hrethric and Hróthmund, and the children of warriors,	Hrethric and Hrothmund, and the heroes' offspring,	Hrethric and Hrothmund, with heroes’ bairns,
1190	giogoð æt gædere· þaér se góda sæt	Jugend bei Jugend; auch der Gute saß dort	In der Jünglinge Gruppe; auch der gautische Held	the young company all together; there sat the good	all the youth together; and that good man,	1190	the youth together, where sat the good	The war-youth together; there the good one was sitting	young men together: the Geat, too, sat there,
1191	Béowulf Géata be þaém gebróðrum twaém.	Bei den Gebrüdern beiden, Beowulf der Geate.	Beowulf saß bei dem Brüderpaare.	Beowulf of the Geats by the two brothers.	Beowulf the Geat, sat between the brothers.	1191	Beowulf the Goth, by the two brethren.	'Twixt the brothers twain, Beowulf Geatman.	Beowulf brave, the brothers between.

18. Der Königin Gaben (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1192	Him wæs ful boren ond fréondlaþu	Ihm brachte sie den Becher und bat ihn zu trinken	Ihm füllte den Kelch sie mit freundlichem Wort	The full cup was brought to him, and a friendly invitation	The cup was carried to him, kind words	1192	To him the cup was borne, and friendly invitation	A beaker was borne him, and bidding to quaff it	A cup she gave him, with kindly greeting
1193	wordum bewægned ond wundengold	Mit gütlichen Worten, gewundenes Gold	Und reichte ihm huldvoll herrliche Gaben:	proffered in words, and twisted gold	spoken in welcome and a wealth of wrought gold	1193	in words offer'd, and twisted gold	Graciously given, and gold that was twisted	and winsome words. Of wounden gold,
1194	éstum geéawed: earmréade twá	Ihm artig anlegend, der Armzierden zwei;	Aus edlem Golde der Armreifen zwei,	kindly offered: two arm-ornaments,	graciously bestowed: two arm bangles,	1194	kindly shown, sleeves two,	Pleasantly proffered, a pair of arm-jewels,	she offered, to honor him, arm-jewels twain,
1195	hrægl ond hringas, healsbéaga maést	Dazu Hüllkleid und Ringe, und der Halsbauge grösten,	Ringe und Rüstung und reichen Halsschmuck,	robe and rings, the largest necklace	a mail-shirt and rings, and the most resplendent	1195	a mantle and rings, of collars the largest	Rings and corslet, of collars the greatest	corselet and rings, and of collars the noblest
1196	þára þe ic on foldan gefrægen hæbbe·	Davon ich je erfuhr bei den Völkern der Erde.	Wie er kaum auf Erden sich kostbarer fand.	of those which I on earth have heard of;	torque of gold I ever heard tell of	1196	of those that I on earth have heard tell of:	I've heard of 'neath heaven. Of heroes not any	that ever I knew the earth around.
1197	naénigne ic under swegle sélran hýrde	Nie hört ich unterm Himmel von herrlicherm	Denn ich hörte nie unterm Himmelsdache	none under the sky I have heard of better	anywhere on earth or under heaven.	1197	not any under heaven I more excellent have heard of	More splendid from jewels have I heard 'neath the welkin,	Ne’er heard I so mighty, ’neath heaven’s dome,
1198	hordmádmum hæleþa syþðan Háma ætwæg	Horte der Helden, seit Heime forttrug	Von bess'rem Geschmeid', seit der Brisinge Kleinod	from hoard-treasures of heroes, since Hama carried off	There was no hoard like it since Hama snatched	1198	treasure-hoard of men, since Hama bore off	Since Hama off bore the Brosingmen's necklace,	a hoard-gem of heroes, since Hama bore
1199	tó herebyrhtan byrig Brósinga mene	Zu der blinkenden Burg der Breisacher Schatz,	Zur Hochburg der glänzenden Hama brachte	to the battle-bright stronghold the Brosings' necklet,	the Brosings’ neck-chain and bore it away	1199	to the noble bright cit.y the Brosings' necklace,	The bracteates and jewels, from the bright-shining city,	to his bright-built burg the Brisings’ necklace,
1200	sigle ond sincfæt· searoníðas fealh	Schmuck und Geschmeide. Den schnöden Haß erwarb er	In wertvollem Schrein. Er wählte, fliehend	jewel and precious setting; he fled the cunning enmity	with its gems and settings to his shining fort,	1200	the jewel and its casket: he into the guileful enmity fell	Eormenric's cunning craftiness fled from,	jewel and gem casket.—Jealousy fled he,
1201	Eormenríces· gecéas écne raéd·	König Ermenrichs, erkor ewiges Heil.	Von Eormenrics Hasse, das ewige Heil.	of Eormenric, chose eternal benefit;	away from Eormenric’s wiles and hatred,	1201	of Eormenric ; and chose th' eternal council.	Chose gain everlasting. Geatish Higelac,	Eormenric’s hate: chose help eternal.
1202	þone hring hæfde Higelác Géata	Diesen Halsring sollte Hygelak der Geate,	Jenen Halsschmuck trug der Herrscher der Gauten,	That ring had Hygelac of the Geats,	and thereby ensured his eternal reward.	1202	That ring had Hygelac the Goth,	Grandson of Swerting, last had this jewel	Hygelac Geat, grandson of Swerting,
1203	nefa Swertinges nýhstan síðe	Darnach genießen, der Neffe Schwertings,	Der edle Hyglac (Hygelac), der Enkel Swertings,	grandson of Swerting, on his last adventure,	Hygelac the Geat, grandson of Swerting,	1203	Swerting's nephew, the last time,	When tramping 'neath banner the treasure he guarded,	on the last of his raids this ring bore with him,
1204	siðþan hé under segne sinc ealgode·	Hätt er den Schatz beschützt unterm Schlachtenbanner,	Zum letztenmal, als im Lande der Friesen	when under the banner he defended riches,	wore this neck-ring on his last raid;	1204	when he under his banner his treasure defended,	The field-spoil defended; Fate offcarried him	under his banner the booty defending,
1205	wælréaf werede· hyne wyrd fornam	Und dem Walraub gewehrt! Aber Wurd nahm ihn hin	Unterm fliegenden Banner der Fürst seine Beute	warded slaughter-spoils; him Fate took away,	at bay under his banner, he defended the booty,	1205	guarded the spoil of the slain: him fate took off,	When for deeds of daring he endured tribulation,	the war-spoil warding; but Wyrd o’er whelmed him
1206	syþðan hé for wlenco wéan áhsode	Als er übermüthig sein Unglück zu suchen kam	Trotzig verteidigte. Tot sank er hin,	after he from pride sought misery,	treasure he had won. Fate swept him away	1206	after he for pride sought his own woe,	Hate from the Frisians; the ornaments bare he	what time, in his daring, dangers he sought,
1207	faéhðe tó Frýsum· hé þá frætwe wæg	In der Friesen Fehde. Er führte den Schmuck	Durch den Untergang seinen Übermut büßend.	feud with the Frisians; he then wore the ornament,	because of his proud need to provoke	1207	a war with the Frisians: he the ornament convey'd,	O'er the cup of the currents, costly gem-treasures,	feud with Frisians. Fairest of gems
1208	eorclanstánas ofer ýða ful	Mit den blitzenden Steinen über den Becher der Flut,	Übers Meer nahm mit der mächtige König	the mysterious stone over the waves' cup,	a feud with the Frisians. He fell beneath his shield,	1208	the precious stones, over the cup of waves,	Mighty folk-leader, he fell 'neath his target;	he bore with him over the beaker-of-waves,
1209	ríce þéoden· hé under rande gecranc.	Der erlauchte König; unterm Lindenschild sank er.	Die Demantsteine -- nun deckte der Schild	the mighty prince; he fell under the rimmed-shield.	in the same gem-crusted, kingly gear	1209	the powerful king ; he fell beneath his shield:	The corpse of the king then came into charge of	sovran strong: under shield he died.
1210	Gehwearf þá in Francna fæþm feorh cyninges	Da fiel in der Franken Hand des Fürsten Leben,	Den Helden Leib. In die Hände der Franken	Passed then into the Franks' grasp the body of the king,	he had worn when he crossed the frothing wave-vat.	1210	departed then into the grasp of the Franks the king's life,	The race of the Frankmen, the mail-shirt and collar:	Fell the corpse of the king into keeping of Franks,
1211	bréostgewaédu ond se béah somod·	Die Brustbekleidung und der Baug zumal.	Fiel die Hülle der Brust und der Halsschmuck gleichfalls,	mail-coat and the ring together;	So the dead king fell into Frankish hands.	1211	his breast- weeds, and the collar also:	Warmen less noble plundered the fallen,	gear of the breast, and that gorgeous ring;
1212	wyrsan wígfrecan wæl réafeden	Den Walraub nahmen unwerthere Kämpen	Der Schatz des Gebieters. Die schlechteren Krieger,	lesser warrior rifled the corpses	They took his breast-mail, also his neck-torque,	1212	worse warriors plunder'd the fall'n,	When the fight was finished; the folk of the Geatmen	weaker warriors won the spoil,
1213	æfter gúðsceare· Géata léode	Nach der Schlachtentscheidung, als die Scharen der Geaten	Der Heerbann erlag das Häuflein der Gauten,	after the slaughter of battle; the people of the Geats	and punier warriors plundered the slain	1213	after the lot of war ; the Goths' people	The field of the dead held in possession.	after gripe of battle, from Geatland’s lord,
1214	hréawíc héoldon. Heal swége onféng·	Das Leichenfeld bedeckten. Nach dröhnte laut die Halle;	Hatten lüstern nach Raub die Leichen geplündert.	filled the field of corpses. The hall resounded with noise;	when the carnage ended; Geat corpses covered the field. Applause filled the hall.	1214	held the mansion of the dead. The hall receiv'd the sound:	The choicest of mead-halls with cheering resounded.	and held the death-field. Din rose in hall.
1215	Wealhðéo maþelode· héo fore þaém werede spræc:	Da redete Wealchtheow vor den Recken und sprach:	Wealhtheow sprach -- die Wehrmänner lauschten --:	Wealhtheow spoke; she spoke before the retinue:	Then Wealhtheow pronounced in the presence of the company:	1215	Wealhtheow spake, before the company she said:	Wealhtheo discoursed, the war-troop addressed she:	Wealhtheow spake amid warriors, and said:—
1216	Brúc ðisses béages, Béowulf léofa	»Dieses Baugs gebrauche, Beowulf mein Lieber,	'Den Ring benutz, die Rüstung trage,	Make use of this ring, belovèd Beowulf,	“Take delight in this torque, dear Beowulf,	1216	“Use this collar, dear Beowulf,	„This collar enjoy thou, Beowulf worthy,	“This jewel enjoy in thy jocund youth,
1217	hyse, mid haéle ond þisses hrægles néot	Mit Heil, o Held, und dieser Hülle genießend,	Mein trefflicher Beowulf, teurer Jüngling,	young man, with good fortune, and take benefit from this corslet,	wear it for luck and wear also this mail	1217	O youth, with prosperity, and this mantle enjoy,	Young man, in safety, and use thou this armor,	Beowulf lov’d, these battle-weeds wear,
1218	þéod gestreona ond geþéoh tela·	Des wonnigen Schmuckes, wachs und gedeihe;	Und den wertvollen Schmuck in Wohlsein und Glück;	the wealth of a nation, and prosper well,	from our people’s armoury: may you prosper in them!	1218	these lordly treasures, and thrive well:	Gems of the people, and prosper thou fully,	a royal treasure, and richly thrive!
1219	cen þec mid cræfte ond þyssum cnyhtum wes	Mit Kraft bekunde dich und diesen Knaben sei	Bewahr' deine Kraft und den Knaben hier werde	prove yourself with strength, and to these lads be	Be acclaimed for strength, for kindly guidance	1219	animate thyself with vigour, and to these boys be	Show thyself sturdy and be to these liegemen	Preserve thy strength, and these striplings here
1220	lára líðe· ic þé þæs léan geman·	Linde mit Lehren; zu lohnen denk ichs!	Ein liebreicher Lehrer -- ich lohn' es dir gern.	gentle in teaching; I shall remember you for this requital;	to these two boys, and your bounty will be sure.	1220	in counsels gentle; I will therefore be mindful to reward thee.	Mild with instruction! I'll mind thy requital.	counsel in kindness: requital be mine.
1221	hafast þú geféred þæt ðé feor ond néah	Du hasts erfochten, daß dich so fern als nahe	Du erwarbst die Ehre, daß weit und breit	you have brought it about that you far and near	You have won renown: you are known to all men	1221	Thou hast that achiev'd, that thee far and near,	Thou hast brought it to pass that far and near	Hast done such deeds, that for days to come
1222	ealne wídeferhþ weras ehtigað	Alle hochgeherzten Helden nun ehren,	Für alle Zeit dich achten die Männer,	always and forever men will praise,	far and near, now and forever.	1222	throughout all time, men will esteem,	Forever and ever earthmen shall honor thee,	thou art famed among folk both far and near,
1223	efne swá síde swá saé bebúgeð,	So weit wahrlich als die windigen Küsten	Soweit die Wellen windumtoste	even as widely as the sea surrounds	Your sway is wide as the wind’s home,	1223	even as widely as the sea encircles	Even so widely as ocean surroundeth	so wide as washeth the wave of Ocean
1224	windgeard, weallas· wes þenden þú lifige,	Umwallt das Weltmeer. Sei, weil du lebst,	Ufer belecken. Solange du atmest,	the home of the wind, walls; be while you live,	as the sea around cliffs. And so, my prince,	1224	the windy land-walls. Be while thou livest	The blustering bluffs. Be, while thou livest,	his windy walls. Through the ways of life
1225	æþeling, éadig· ic þé an tela	Edeling, glücklich! Ich gönne dir wohl	Begleite dich Heil! Ich gönne' dir von Herzen	prince, happy; I wish thee well,	I wish you a lifetime’s luck and blessings	1225	a prosperous noble: I will well grant thee	A wealth-blessèd atheling. I wish thee most truly	prosper, O prince! I pray for thee
1226	sincgestréona· béo þú suna mínum	Das schöne Geschmeide. Meinen Söhnen sei	Das seltene Kleinod. In Freude und Lust.	and rich in treasure; be you to my sons	to enjoy this treasure. Treat my sons	1226	precious treasures: be thou to my sous	Jewels and treasure. Be kind to my son, thou	rich possessions. To son of mine
1227	daédum gedéfe, dréamhealdende·	Mit Räthen hold in der Halle Jubel.	-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --	indulgent in deeds, possessing joy;	with tender care, be strong and kind.	1227	gentle in deeds, holding them in joy.	Living in joyance! Here each of the nobles	be helpful in deed and uphold his joys!
1228	hér is aéghwylc eorl óþrum getrýwe	Hier sei ein Edling dem Andern zugethan,	Hier sind alle Edlen einander getreu,	here is each of the men true to the others	Here each comrade is true to the other,	1228	Here is every man to other true,	Is true unto other, gentle in spirit,	Here every earl to the other is true,
1229	módes milde mandrihtne hléo·	Mild im Gemüth und dem Mächtigen hold,	Freundlich gesinnt und dem Fürsten ergeben,	generous in mind, in the protetion of their liege-lord;	loyal to lord, loving in spirit.	1229	mild of mood, to his liege lord faithful ;	Loyal to leader. The liegemen are peaceful,	mild of mood, to the master loyal!
1230	þegnas syndon geþwaére þéod ealgearo	Die Degen einig, alles Dienstvolk willig.	Die Degen willig und dienstbereit,	the thanes are united, the people alert,	The thanes have one purpose, the people are ready:	1230	the thanes are united, the people all ready,	The war-troops ready: well-drunken heroes,	Thanes are friendly, the throng obedient,
1231	druncne dryhtguman dóð swá ic bidde.'	Trinkt, ihr Getreuen, thut wie ich bitte!«	Die fröhlichen Trinker: erfüll' meine Bitte!'	the warrior-retinue cheered by drink do as I bid.'	having drunk and pledged, the ranks do as I bid.”	1231	the drunken vassals do as I bid.“	Do as I bid ye.“	liegemen are revelling: list and obey!”
1232	Éode þá tó setle· þaér wæs symbla cyst·	Sie gieng zum Hochsitz; auf der Höhe war das Mal.	Zur Hochsitz schritt sie. Beim herrlichen Mahle	She went then to her seat; there was the finest feast,	She moved then to her place. Men were drinking wine	1232	She went then to her seat: there was of feasts the choicest,	Then she went to the settle.	Went then to her place.—That was proudest of feasts;
1233	druncon wín weras· wyrd ne cúþon	Wein tranken die Werthen, von Wurd nichts ahnend,	Floß in Fülle der Wein. Das furchtbare Schicksal	the men drank wine; they did not know their fate,	at that rare feast; how could they know fate,	1233	the men drank wine, fate they knew not,	There was choicest of banquets, wine drank the heroes:	flowed wine for the warriors. Wyrd they knew not,
1234	geósceaft grimme swá hit ágangen wearð	Dem grimmen Geschick, das ergehen sollte	Ahnte noch niemand, das nächstens bekannt ward	horrific destiny, as it had happened	the grim shape of things to come,	1234	grim calamity, how it had befallen	Weird they knew not, destiny cruel,	destiny dire, and the doom to be seen
1235	eorla manegum syþðan aéfen cwóm	An der Edeln Einem, als der Abend kam	Der Edlinge manchem nach Anbruch der Nacht,	to many heroes, after evening came,	the threat looming over many thanes	1235	many a man. After evening came,	As to many an earlman early it happened,	by many an earl when eve should come,
1236	ond him Hróþgár gewát tó hofe sínum	Und Hrodgar heim zu seinem Hause gieng,	Als zum Herrenhause Hrodgar gegangen,	and Hrothgar went to his quarters,	as night approached and King Hrothgar prepared	1236	and Hrothgar had departed to his court,	When evening had come and Hrothgar had parted	and Hrothgar homeward hasten away,
1237	ríce tó ræste reced weardode	Der reiche, zur Ruhe. Die Räume hüteten	Der Ruhe zu pflegen. Der Ritter viele	the ruler to rest, the hall guarded	to retire to his quarters? Retainers in great numbers	1237	the powerful one to rest, guarded the mansion	Off to his manor, the mighty to slumber.	royal, to rest. The room was guarded
1238	unrím eorla swá híe oft aér dydon	Edlinge in Unzahl, wie sie oft schon gethan.	Blieben im Saal, wie es Brauch gewesen:	countless earls, as they often had done before,	were posted on guard as so often in the past.	1238	countless warriors, as they oft ere had done ;	Warriors unnumbered warded the building	by an army of earls, as erst was done.
1239	bencþelu beredon· hit geondbraéded wearð	Sie entblößten die Bankdielen und breiteten rings	Die Bänke entfernten sie, breiteten Polster	they cleared away the benches from the floor; over it was spread	Benches were pushed back, bedding gear and bolsters	1239	they bared the bench- floor: it was overspread	As erst they did often: the ale-settle bared they,	They bared the bench-boards; abroad they spread
1240	beddum ond bolstrum· béorscealca sum	Betten und Polster. Da bog sich mancher	Und Teppiche aus. Dem Tode geweiht	bedding and bolsters; one of the beer-drinkers,	spread across the floor, and one man	1240	with beds and bolsters. Of the beer- skinkers one,	'Twas covered all over with beds and pillows.	beds and bolsters.—One beer-carouser
1241	fús ond faége fletræste gebéag·	Der raschen Recken zur Ruhe methschwer.	War einer der Zecher, der abends sich legte.	eager and doomed, lay down in his hall-couch;	lay down to his rest, already marked for death.	1241	ready and fated, bow'd to his domestic couch:	Doomed unto death, down to his slumber	in danger of doom lay down in the hall.—
1242	setton him tó héafdon hilderandas	Zu Häupten legten sie die lichten Schilde,	Ans Kopfende stellten die Kampfschilde sie	they set at their heads battle-bossed shields,	At their heads they placed their polished timber	1242	they set at their heads their disks of war,	Bowed then a beer-thane. Their battle-shields placed they,	At their heads they set their shields of war,
1243	bordwudu beorhtan· þaér on bence wæs	Die blanken Borde. Auf den Bänken ward	Aus buntem Holz; auf der Bank darüber	bright linden-wood; there on the bench was	battle-shields; and on the bench above them,	1243	their shield-wood bright ; there on the bench was,	Bright-shining targets, up by their heads then;	bucklers bright; on the bench were there
1244	ofer æþelinge ýþgeséne	Ueber den Edlingen augenfällig	Stand weithin sichtbar des Wehrmanns Helm	over each nobleman easily seen	each man’s kit was kept to hand:	1244	over the noble, easy to be seen	O'er the atheling on ale-bench 'twas easy to see there	over each atheling, easy to see,
1245	heaþostéapa helm hringed byrne	Der ragende Helm und die geringte Brünne,	Hochauf ragend, der Harnisch gleichfalls	a battle-steep helm, ringed byrnie,	a towering war-helmet, webbed mail-shirt	1245	his high martial helm, his ringed byrnie,	Battle-high helmet, burnie of ring-mail,	the high battle-helmet, the haughty spear,
1246	þrecwudu þrymlíc· wæs þéaw hyra	Der gewaltige Geer. So war ihr Gebrauch:	Und der blitzende Speer. Ihr Brauch war das,	(and) glorious mighty shaft; their custom was	and great-shafted spear. It was their habit	1246	and war- wood stout. It was their custom,	And mighty war-spear. 'Twas the wont of that people	the corselet of rings. ’Twas their custom so
1247	þæt híe oft waéron an wíg gearwe	Zum Streite standen sie stäts bereit	Daß sie stets gerüstet zum Streite waren,	that they were often ready for a battle	always and everywhere to be ready for action,	1247	that they oft were for war prepar'd,	To constantly keep them equipped for the battle,	ever to be for battle prepared,
1248	gé æt hám gé on herge gé gehwæþer þára	Daheim wie im Heer, so hier wie dort;	Daheim und im Felde, die Helden alle,	both at home and out harrying, and either of these,	at home or in the camp, in whatever case	1248	both at home and in the host, or both of them ;	At home or marching--in either condition--	at home, or harrying, which it were,
1249	efne swylce maéla swylce hira mandryhtne	Zu jeglicher Stunde, wo ihr Stammkönig nur	Bei Tag und bei Nacht, falls der treffliche Fürst	for just such times as for their liege-lord	and at whatever time the need arose	1249	just at such times as to their liege lord	At seasons just such as necessity ordered	even as oft as evil threatened
1250	þearf gesaélde· wæs séo þéod tilu.	Dessen bedurfte, war ihr Dienst ihm bereit.	Der Degen bedürfte: das Dienstvolk war brav.	the need arose; they were a good platoon.	to rally round their lord. They were a right people.	1250	need befel was the people ready.	As best for their ruler; that people was worthy.	their sovran king.—They were clansmen good.

19. Grendels Mutter – Neue Fehde (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1251	Sigon þá tó slaépe· sum sáre angeald	Sie sanken in Schlaf. Aber sauer entgalt	Der Schlaf umfing sie, doch schwer mußt' einer	They sank then into sleep; one paid sorely	They went to sleep. And one paid dearly	1251	They sank then to sleep: one sorely paid for	They sank then to slumber. With sorrow one paid for	Then sank they to sleep. With sorrow one bought
1252	æfenræste swá him ful oft gelamp	Der Abendruh Einer, wie es öfter geschehen war,	Die Abendruh' büßen, wie's oft sich ereignet,	for his evening rest, as had quite often happened,	for his night’s ease, as had happened to them often,	1252	his evening rest, as to them full oft had happen'd,	His evening repose, as often betid them	his rest of the evening,—as ofttime had happened
1253	siþðan goldsele Grendel warode·	Seit den Gabensaal Grendel heimgesucht,	Als im glänzenden Saal Grendel noch hauste	when the gold-hall Grendel warded,	ever since Grendel occupied the gold-hall,	1253	Grendel occupied, since the gold-hall	While Grendel was holding the gold-bedecked palace,	when Grendel guarded that golden hall,
1254	unriht æfnde oþ þæt ende becwóm,	Unthaten übend bis ihm sein Ende nahte,	Und Unheil schuf, bis das Ende kam,	inflict wrong until the end came,	committing evil until the end came,	1254	unrighteousness perpetrated, until an end came,	Ill-deeds performing, till his end overtook him,	evil wrought, till his end drew nigh,
1255	swylt æfter synnum. Þæt gesýne wearþ	Der Tod nach den Sünden. Doch ersichtlich ward nun,	Des Sünders Tod. Sichtbar ward es	death for crimes. That became manifest,	death after his crimes. Then it became clear,	1255	death after sins. That was seen,	Death for his sins. 'Twas seen very clearly,	slaughter for sins. ’Twas seen and told
1256	wídcúþ werum þætte wrecend þá gýt	Den Recken weithin ruchbar, daß ein Rächer noch	Und weitbekannt, daß ein Wesen noch lebte,	widely known by men, that an avenger still	obvious to everyone once the fight was over,	1256	wide-known to men, that an avenger yet	Known unto earth-folk, that still an avenger	how an avenger survived the fiend,
1257	lifde æfter láþum lange þráge	Den Leidigen überlebte nicht unlange Zeit	Den blutigen Fall des Bösen zu rächen,	lived after the misfortunes, for a long time	that an avenger lurked and was still alive,	1257	liv'd after the foe, for a long space,	Outlived the loathed one, long since the sorrow	as was learned afar. The livelong time
1258	æfter gúðceare Grendles módor	Nach dem grimmen Kampfe, da nun Grendels Mutter,	Den grau'nvollen Ausgang, Grendels Mutter,	after the war-trouble, Grendel's mother,	grimly biding time. Grendel’s mother,	1258	after the battle- care, Grendel's mother;	Caused by the struggle; the mother of Grendel,	after that grim fight, Grendel’s mother,
1259	ides áglaécwíf yrmþe gemunde	Die üble Unholdin, ihres Elends gedachte,	Das scheußliche Weib: sie wurmte die Schmach	lady troll-wife, remembered misery,	monstrous hell-bride, brooded on her wrongs.	1259	the woman, wretched crone, was of her misery mindful,	Devil-shaped woman, her woe ever minded,	monster of women, mourned her woe.
1260	sé þe wæteregesan wunian scolde	Sie, die den Waßergraus bewohnen muste,	Die die Wasserwüste bewohnen mußte,	she who the dreadful water had to inhabit,	She had been forced down into fearful waters,	1260	she who the watery horrors must inhabit,	Who was held to inhabit the horrible waters,	She was doomed to dwell in the dreary waters,
1261	cealde stréamas siþðan camp him wearð	Die kalten Ströme, seit Kains Zeit,	Die kalte Flut, seit Kain verübte	the cold currents, after strife arose through him,	the cold depths, after Cain had killed	1261	the cold streams, after Cain became	The cold-flowing currents, after Cain had become a	cold sea-courses, since Cain cut down
1262	tó ecgbanan ángan bréþer	Der den einzigen Bruder umbrachte,	Die arge Tat an dem einzigen Bruder,	a sword-slayer to an only brother,	his father’s son, felled his own	1262	the murderer of his only brother,	Slayer-with-edges to his one only brother,	with edge of the sword his only brother,
1263	fæderenmaége· hé þá fág gewát	Seines Vaters Sohn. Er floh mit Blut befleckt,	Dem Vatersippen. Friedlos mußt' er,	father's kin; he went then stained,	brother with a sword. Branded an outlaw,	1263	his father's son. He then blood- stain'd departed	The son of his sire; he set out then banished,	his father’s offspring: outlawed he fled,
1264	morþre gemearcod mandréam fléön·	Als Mörder gebrandmarkt, der Menschen Jubel	Als Mörder gezeichnet, die Menschen flieh'n,	marked by the murder, fled human pleasures,	marked by having murdered, he moved into the wilds,	1264	by murder mark'd, fleeing the joy of man,	Marked as a murderer, man-joys avoiding,	marked with murder, from men’s delights,
1265	wésten warode. Þanon wóc fela	Und wohnte in der Wüste. Ihm entwuchsen viel	In der Einöde weilen. Von ihm sind entstammt	lived in the wilds. Then awoke many	shunned company and joy. And from Cain there sprang	1265	dwelt in the waste; thence arose many	Lived in the desert. Thence demons unnumbered	warded the wilds.—There woke from him
1266	geósceaftgásta· wæs þaéra Grendel sum,	Unselge Geister: deren war Grendel Einer	Die Unholde alle, und einer davon	fated spirits; Grendel was one of these,	misbegotten spirits, among them Grendel,	1266	wretched sprites, of those was Grendel one,	Fate-sent awoke; one of them Grendel,	such fate-sent ghosts as Grendel, who,
1267	heorowearh hetelíc· sé æt Heorote fand	Der häßliche Heerwolf. In Heorot fand er	War der heillose Wicht, der in Heorot fand	the hateful sword-outlaw, who found at Heorot	the banished and accursed, due to come to grips	1267	the hateful fell wolf; who had at Heorot found	Sword-cursèd, hateful, who at Heorot met with	war-wolf horrid, at Heorot found
1268	wæccendne wer wíges bidan·	Einen wachsamen Kämpen seines Kampfes warten.	Den Helden wach und harrend des Streites.	a watching man biding for battle;	with that watcher in Heorot waiting to do battle.	1268	a watching man the conflict awaiting,	A man that was watching, waiting the struggle,	a warrior watching and waiting the fray,
1269	þaér him áglaéca ætgráepe wearð·	Als ihn der Unhold anzugreifen kam.	Dort wagte den Angriff der Wüterich,	there with him the troll came at close grips;	The monster wrenched and wrestled with him	1269	whereforhimthemiserablebeing food -greedy was ;	Where a horrid one held him with hand-grapple sturdy;	with whom the grisly one grappled amain.
1270	hwæþre hé gemunde mægenes strenge	Stäts gedachte der Starke seiner Machtgestrenge,	Doch der Recke bewährte die rüstige Kraft,	yet he remembered the great strength,	but Beowulf was mindful of his mighty strength,	1270	yet he remember'd the strength of his might,	Nathless he minded the might of his body,	But the man remembered his mighty power,
1271	gimfæste gife ðe him god sealde	Der großen und grimmen, die Gott ihm verliehen;	Die große Gabe, die Gott ihm verlieh'n,	generous gift, which God gave him,	the wondrous gifts God had showered on him:	1271	the abundant gift, that God had given him,	The glorious gift God had allowed him,	the glorious gift that God had sent him.
1272	ond him tó anwaldan áre gelýfde	Auf ihn hatt er allein als Anwalt vertraut,	Und hoffend vertraut' er des Herren Gnade,	and he on the One-Ruler's favour relied,	He relied for help on the Lord of All,	1272	and in him as sole Ruler piously trusted,	And folk-ruling Father's favor relied on,	in his Maker’s mercy put his trust
1273	frófre ond fultum· ðý hé þone féond ofercwóm·	Als Schützer und Schirmer: so besiegt' er den Feind,	Seinem sicheren Schutz: drum besiegt' er den Gegner,	comfort and support; by this he overcame the fiend,	on His care and favour. So he overcame the foe,	1273	his comfort and support ; therefore he overcame the foe,	His help and His comfort: so he conquered the foeman,	for comfort and help: so he conquered the foe,
1274	gehnaégde helle gást· þá hé héan gewát	Und neigte den Höllengeist: gehöhnt must er weichen	Überwand den Teufel; der wandelte elend	subdued the spirit of hell; then wretched he went,	brought down the hell-brute. Broken and bowed,	1274	subdued the sprite of hell ; then he humble departed,	The hell-spirit humbled: he unhappy departed then,	felled the fiend, who fled abject,
1275	dréame bedaéled déaþwíc séön,	Theillos der Lust in die leide Todesstatt,	Des Trostes beraubt den Todespfad,	deprived of joy, to see his place of death,	outcast from all sweetness, the enemy of mankind	1275	of joy depriv'd, the mansion of death to see,	Reaved of his joyance, journeying to death-haunts,	reft of joy, to the realms of death,
1276	mancynnes féond. Ond his módor þá gýt	Der Menschenfeind. Seine Mutter sollte	Der Menschheit Feind. Nun faßte die Mutter,	that foe of mankind. And his mother even now,	made for his death-den. But now his mother	1276	the foe of mankind ; but his mother yet,	Foeman of man. His mother moreover	mankind’s foe. And his mother now,
1277	gífre ond galgmód gegán wolde	Nun gehn, die gierige mit giftigem Sinn,	Finster und grimmig den furchtbaren Plan,	greedy and gloomy-hearted wished to go forth,	had sallied forth on a savage journey,	1277	greedy and gallows -minded, would go	Eager and gloomy was anxious to go on	gloomy and grim, would go that quest
1278	sorhfulne síð, sunu déoð wrecan·	Den sorgenvollen Gang, ihren Sohn zu rächen.	Des Sohnes Tod selber zu rächen.	a sorrowful journey, to avenge her son's death;	grief-racked and ravenous, desperate for revenge.	1278	a sorrowful journey, direfully to avenge her son.	Her mournful mission, mindful of vengeance	of sorrow, the death of her son to avenge.
1279	cóm þá to Heorote ðaér Hring-Dene	Sie kam nach Heorot, wo die Hringdänen	Sie kam noch Heort, wo die Helden der Dänen	she came then to Heorot, where the Ring-Danes	She came to Heorot. There, inside the hall,	1279	She came then to Heorot, where the Ring-Danes	For the death of her son. She came then to Heorot	To Heorot came she, where helmeted Danes
1280	geond þæt sæld swaéfun· þá ðaér sóna wearð	Im Saale schliefen. Da geschah alsbald	Der Nachtruhe pflagen. Erneuten Angriffs	slept throught the hall; then there at once came about	Danes lay asleep, earls who would soon endure	1280	throughout the hall were sleeping. Then forthwith there was	Where the Armor-Dane earlmen all through the building	slept in the hall. Too soon came back
1281	edhwyrft eorlum siþðan inne fealh	Der Edlinge Aufruhr, als herein jetzt brach	Gewärtig ward man, als wütend eindrang	the earl's reversal of fortune, when inside passed	a great reversal, once Grendel’s mother	1281	a relapse to the warriors. When in rush'd	Were lying in slumber. Soon there became then	old ills of the earls, when in she burst,
1282	Grendles módor· wæs se gryre laéssa	Grendels Mutter. Der Graus war nicht kleiner,	Grendels Mutter. Der Graus jedoch war	Grendel's mother; the horror was less	attacked and entered. Her onslaught was less	1282	Grendel's mother, was the terror less,	Return to the nobles, when the mother of Grendel	the mother of Grendel. Less grim, though, that terror,
1283	efne swá micle swá bið mægþa cræft	Nicht minder mächtig, als ein Mädchenheer	Kleiner um so viel, als Kraft der Frauen,	by even so much, as is maid's strength,	only by as much as an amazon warrior’s	1283	by just as much as is the power of maidens,	Entered the folk-hall; the fear was less grievous	e’en as terror of woman in war is less,
1284	wíggryre wífes bewaépned men	Weibisch erschrickt unter bewaffneten Männern,	Des Weibes Kampfmut bewaffneter Männer	--the war-violence of woman-- from an armed man,	strength is less than an armed man’s	1284	the hostile dread from women, to that from an arm'd man,	By even so much as the vigor of maidens,	might of maid, than of men in arms
1285	þonne heoru bunden hamere geþuren	Wenn mit drohender Schärfe das doppelschneidige	Stärke nachsteht, die streitsgeübt	when adorned blade, by hammer forged,	when the hefted sword, its hammered edge	1285	when strongly bound, with hammer beaten,	War-strength of women, by warrior is reckoned,	when, hammer-forgéd, the falchion hard,
1286	sweord swáte fáh swín ofer helme	Hammergehärtete, herzbluttriefende	Mit gehämmertem Stahl des Helmes Eber,	--sword stained with blood-- the boar-crest	and gleaming blade slathered in blood,	1286	the sword stain'd with gore, the swine above the helm,	When well-carved weapon, worked with the hammer,	sword gore-stained, through swine of the helm,
1287	ecgum dyhttig andweard scireð.	Schwert die Schweinbilder der Helme schartig macht.	Mit scharfem Schwerte, zerschmettern können.	by edges firm, the opposing (helmet) is sheared.	razes the sturdy boar-ridge off a helmet.	1287	doughty of edges, present shears.	Blade very bloody, brave with its edges,	crested, with keen blade carves amain.
1288	Þá wæs on healle heardecg togen	Hastig in der Halle wurden die hartgewetzten	Drum ward in der Halle manch hartes Eisen	Then in the hall was drawn a hard-edged	Then in the hall, hard-honed swords	1288	Then was in the hall the hard edge drawn,	Strikes down the boar-sign that stands on the helmet.	Then was in hall the hard-edge drawn,
1289	sweord ofer setlum, sídrand manig	Schwerter geschwungen und tiefer Schilde viel	Aus der Scheide gerissen, der Schild erhoben	sword above the seats, many a broad bossed-shield	were grabbed from the bench, many a broad shield	1289	the sword over the seats, many a broad disk	Then the hard-edgèd weapon was heaved in the building,	the swords on the settles, and shields a-many
1290	hafen handa fæst· helm ne gemunde	Hoch erhoben, und des Helms nicht gedacht,	Mit eiliger Hand; im ersten Schrecken	held fast in hand; helmet was not heeded,	lifted and braced; there was little thought of helmets	1290	rais'd fast in hand, helm the warrior remember'd not,	The brand o'er the benches, broad-lindens many	firm held in hand: nor helmet minded
1291	byrnan síde þá hine se bróga angeat·	Noch der blanken Brünne: so brach der Schreck herein!	Dachte an Helm und Harnisch keiner.	(nor) broad byrnie, when the horror perceived him;	or woven mail when they woke in terror.	1291	nor ample byrnie, when terror was on him shed.	Hand-fast were lifted; for helmet he recked not,	nor harness of mail, whom that horror seized.
1292	héo wæs on ofste· wolde út þanon,	Auch Ihr ward Angst; hinaus wollte sie	In Eile war sie, nach außen strebend,	she was in haste, wanted out of there,	The hell-dam was in panic, desperate to get out,	1292	She was in haste, would out from thence	For armor-net broad, whom terror laid hold of.	Haste was hers; she would hie afar
1293	féore beorgan þá héo onfunden wæs·	Ihr Leben zu retten, die sich verrathen sah.	Sobald sie entdeckt war, zu bergen ihr Leben,	to protect her life, when she was discovered;	in mortal terror the moment she was found.	1293	save her life, as she was discover'd.	She went then hastily, outward would get her	and save her life when the liegemen saw her.
1294	hraðe héo æþelinga ánne hæfde	Aber Einen schon hatte sie der Edlinge	Doch packte sie einen der Edlinge noch,	quickly she a noble one had	She had pounced and taken one of the retainers	1294	Of the nobles quickly she had one	Her life for to save, when some one did spy her;	Yet a single atheling up she seized
1295	fæste befangen· þá héo tó fenne gang·	Fest erfaßt, eh sie floh in ihr Moor.	Zum Sumpfe flüchtend mit sicherem Griffe;	seized tightly, then she went to the fen;	in a tight hold, then headed for the fen.	1295	fast seiz'd, as to the fen she went ;	Soon she had grappled one of the athelings	fast and firm, as she fled to the moor.
1296	sé wæs Hróþgáre hæleþa léofost	Dem Hrodgar war es der Helden liebster	Dem Hrodgar war der von den Helden der liebste	he was to Hrothgar the best-loved hero	To Hrothgar, this man was the most beloved	1296	he was to Hrothgar of heroes dearest,	Fast and firmly, when fenward she hied her;	He was for Hrothgar of heroes the dearest,
1297	on gesíðes hád be saém twéonum	Seines Gesindes zwischen den Seen beiden,	Zwischen beiden Seen aus dem Bund der Gefolgschaft,	in the retinue's rank between the two seas	of the friends he trusted between the two seas.	1297	in a comrades' character, between the seas,	That one to Hrothgar was liefest of heroes	of trusty vassals betwixt the seas,
1298	ríce randwiga þone ðe héo on ræste ábréat	Der rasche Randkämpe, den sie der Rast entriß,	Der ruhmreiche Mann, den das ruchlose Weib	mighty shield-warrior, whom she ripped from his rest,	She had done away with a great warrior,	1298	a powerful shield- warrior, whom she onhis couch destroy'd,	In rank of retainer where waters encircle,	whom she killed on his couch, a clansman famous,
1299	blaédfæstne beorn --næs Béowulf ðaér	Der biedere Held. Nicht war Beowulf dort:	Auf dem Bette mordete. Beowulf war fern,	the glorious man --Beowulf was not there,	ambushed him at rest. Beowulf was elsewhere.	1299	a prosperous hero. Beowulf was not there,	A mighty shield-warrior, whom she murdered at slumber,	in battle brave.—Nor was Beowulf there;
1300	ac wæs óþer in aér geteohhod	Ein ander Gemach war ihm eingeräumt	Da anderwärts man dem edlen Gauten	but was in the other lodging assigned earlier	Earlier, after the award of the treasure,	1300	for another dwelling had been before assign'd,	A broadly-famed battle-knight. Beowulf was absent,	another house had been held apart,
1301	æfter máþðumgife maérum Géate--	Nach der Hortspendung, dem hehren Geaten.	Nach der reichen Beschenkung die Ruhestatt anwies.	after the treasure-giving to the mighty Geat--	the Geat had been given another lodging.	1301	after the costly gift, to the renowned Goth.	But another apartment was erstwhile devoted	after giving of gold, for the Geat renowned.—
1302	hréam wearð in Heorote· héo under heolfre genam	Braus war in Heorot. Sie hatte die blutige	In Heort wuchs der Lärm: da haschte sie noch	a cry was in Heorot; she took from its gore	There was uproar in Heorot. She had snatched their trophy,	1302	There was a cry in Heorot ; she amid clotted gore took	To the glory-decked Geatman when gold was distributed.	Uproar filled Heorot; the hand all had viewed,
1303	cúþe folme· cearu wæs geníwod,	Bekannte Hand entführt. Der Kummer war erneut	Die bekannte Klaue. Kummer von neuem	a well-known arm; sorrow was renewed,	Grendel’s bloodied hand. It was a fresh blow	1303	the well known hand ; grief had renew'd	There was hubbub in Heorot. The hand that was famous	blood-flecked, she bore with her; bale was returned,
1304	geworden in wícun· ne wæs þæt gewrixle til	In der weiten Wohnung. Der Wechsel war nicht gut,	Gab's im Gehöfte: der Handel war schlimm,	it returned to their dwellings; that exchange was not good,	to the afflicted bawn. The bargain was hard,	1304	become in the dwellings. That was no good exchange,	She grasped in its gore; grief was renewed then	dole in the dwellings: ’twas dire exchange
1305	þæt híe on bá healfa bicgan scoldon	Den sie nach zweien Seiten bezahlen sollten	Daß auf beiden Seiten man büßen sollte	which they on both sides were obliged to pay for	both parties having to pay	1305	that they on both sides must buy	In homes and houses: 'twas no happy arrangement	where Dane and Geat were doomed to give
1306	fréonda féorum· þá wæs fród cyning	Mit der Freunde Leben. Der erfahrne König,	Mit dem Leben von Freunden. Der Landesfürst,	with the lives of friends; then was the wise king,	with the lives of friends. And the old lord,	1306	with the lives of friends. Then was the wise king,	In both of the quarters to barter and purchase	the lives of loved ones. Long-tried king,
1307	hár hilderinc on hréonmóde	Der haargraue Held härmte sich übel,	Der graue Recke, ward gramerfüllt,	the grey battle-man, in a troubled spirit,	the grey-haired warrior, was heartsore and weary	1307	the hoary man of war, in angry mood,	With lives of their friends. Then the well-agèd ruler,	the hoary hero, at heart was sad
1308	syðþan hé aldorþegn unlyfigendne	Als er den erlauchten Helden des Lebens beraubt,	Als des Hofmannes Hingang er,	when he the lordly thane unliving,	when he heard the news: his highest-placed adviser,	1308	when he his senior thane lifeless,	The gray-headed war-thane, was woful in spirit,	when he knew his noble no more lived,
1309	þone déorestan déadne wisse.	Seiner Tapfern theuersten getödtet sah.	Des teuersten Degens Tod erfuhr.	the dearest one, knew was dead.	his dearest companion, was dead and gone.	1309	the dearest, knew to be dead.	When his long-trusted liegeman lifeless he knew of,	and dead indeed was his dearest thane.
1310	Hraþe wæs tó búre Béowulf fetod	Alsbald zu dem Burgsaal ward Beowulf berufen,	Nun ward Beowulf schnell in die Burg berufen,	Quickly to the bower was Beowulf fetched	Beowulf was quickly brought to the chamber:	1310	Quickly to his bower was Beowulf fetch'd,	His dearest one gone. Quick from a room was	To his bower was Beowulf brought in haste,
1311	sigoréadig secg· samod aérdæge	Der siegreiche Held. Vor scheinendem Tag	Der siegreiche Held. Von den Seinen begleitet	the victorious warrior; at day-break	the winner of fights, the arch-warrior,	1311	the victorious warrior. Together ere day	Beowulf brought, brave and triumphant.	dauntless victor. As daylight broke,
1312	éode eorla sum æþele cempa	Eilte mit Etlichen seines edeln Gefolgs	Ging der edle Kämpfer bei Anbruch des Tages	the notable earl went --noble champion--	came first-footing in with his fellow troops	1312	went with some of his earls, the noble champion,	As day was dawning in the dusk of the morning,	along with his earls the atheling lord,
1313	self mid gesíðum þaér se snotera bád	Der Kämpe dahin, wo der König harrte,	Dorthin, wo der Greis grübelnd weilte,	himself with his companions where the wise one awaited	to where the king in his wisdom waited,	1313	himself with his comrades, to where the wise prince awaited,	Went then that earlman, champion noble,	with his clansmen, came, where the king abode
1314	hwæþre him Alfwalda aéfre wille	Ob ihm der Allwaltende noch einmal wolle	Ob vom Unheil endlich der allgewalt'ge	whether for him the Ruler of Elves ever would wish,	still wondering whether Almighty God	1314	whether him the All-powerful ever would,	Came with comrades, where the clever one bided	waiting to see if the Wielder-of-All
1315	æfter wéaspelle wyrpe gefremman·	Nach dem Wehgeschick Wonne verleihen.	Lenker der Welt ihn erlösen würde.	after the news of woe, to bring about a change for the better;	would ever turn the tide of his misfortunes.	1315	after the sad intelligence, his fortune prosper.	Whether God all gracious would grant him a respite	would turn this tale of trouble and woe.
1316	gang ðá æfter flóre fyrdwyrðe man	Ueber die Flur gieng da der Vielversuchte	Den Flur entlang schritt der furchtlose Krieger	then over the floor went the war-worthy man	So Beowulf entered with his band in attendance	1316	Went then along the floor the warlike man	After the woe he had suffered. The war-worthy hero	Strode o’er floor the famed-in-strife,
1317	mid his handscale --healwudu dynede--	Mit seinem Handgesinde (das Saalholz dröhnte),	Mit der treuen Schar -- das Getäfel erbebte --,	with his crowd of companions --the wood of the hall resounded--	and the wooden floor-boards banged and rang	1317	with his suite, (the hall-wood resounded)	With a troop of retainers trod then the pavement	with his hand-companions,—the hall resounded,—
1318	þæt hé þone wísan wordum hnægde	Den weisen Herscher mit Worten zu erforschen.	Mit würdigem Anstand den Weisen zu grüßen,	he the wise (king) humbled with words:	as he advanced, hurrying to address the prince of	1318	till that he the wise prince by his words sooth'd,	(The hall-building groaned), till he greeted the wise one,	wishing to greet the wise old king,
1319	fréan Ingwina· frægn gif him waére	Da fragt' er der Ingwine Fürsten, ob die Nacht	Den Fürsten der Dänen; er fragte, ob sanft	--the lord of the Ingwins-- asked if it had been for him,	the Ingwins, asking if he’d rested	1319	the Ingwinas ' lord ; ask'd if he had had,	The earl of the Ingwins; asked if the night had	Ingwines’ lord; he asked if the night
1320	æfter néodlaðu niht getaése.	Ihm nicht nach Wunsche wohl bekommen sei.	Er die Nacht geruht, da die Not geschwunden.	according to his hopes, a pleasing night.	since the urgent summons had come as a surprise.	1320	after the urgent summons, an easy night.	Fully refreshed him, as fain he would have it.	had passed in peace to the prince’s mind.

20. Das Moor (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1321	Hróðgár maþelode helm Scyldinga:	Hrodgar versetzte, der Schildinge Helm:	Der Hüter der Scyldinge, Hrodgar, sagte:	Hrothgar spoke, the Helm of the Scyldings:	Then Hrothgar, the Shieldings’ helmet, spoke:	1321	Hrothgar spake, the Scylding's protector:	Hrothgar rejoined, helm of the Scyldings:	Hrothgar spake, helmet-of-Scyldings:—
1322	'Ne frín þú æfter saélum· sorh is geníwod	»Laß Mein Ergehen: der Gram ist erneut	'Nicht frage nach Wohlsein, denn frischer Kummer	'Do not you ask after pleasures; sorrow is renewed	“Rest? What is rest? Sorrow has returned.	1322	“Ask thou not after happiness ; sorrow is renew'd	„Ask not of joyance! Grief is renewed to	“Ask not of pleasure! Pain is renewed
1323	Denigea léodum· déad is Æschere	Den Dänenleuten. Todt ist Aeskher,	Betraf die Dänen: tot ist Äschere,	for the Danish nation; Æschere is dead,	Alas for the Danes! Aeschere is dead.	1323	to the Danes' people ; Æschere is dead,	The folk of the Danemen. Dead is Æschere,	to Danish folk. Dead is Æschere,
1324	Yrmenláfes yldra bróþor	Irmenlafs älterer Bruder,	Der ältere Bruder des Yrmenlaf,	Yrmenlaf's elder brother,	He was Yrmenlaf’s elder brother	1324	Yrmenlaf's elder brother,	Yrmenlaf's brother, older than he,	of Yrmenlaf the elder brother,
1325	mín rúnwita ond mín raédbora	Mein Redegeselle und Rathgeber,	Mein vertrauter Freund, mein treuer Rat,	my confident and my chief counsellor,	and a soul-mate to me, a true mentor,	1325	my confident, and my counsellor,	My true-hearted counsellor, trusty adviser,	my sage adviser and stay in council,
1326	eaxlgestealla ðonne wé on orlege	Mein Achselschirm, so oft wir im Kampf	Der stets in der Schlacht an der Schulter mir stand,	shoulder-companion, when we in war	my right-hand man when the ranks clashed	1326	my near attendant, when we in war	Shoulder-companion, when fighting in battle	shoulder-comrade in stress of fight
1327	hafelan weredon þonne hniton féþan	Die Häupter hüteten, wenn im Heldenstreit	Wenn's um Leben ging, die Lanzen sich kreuzten,	protected the head, when clashed with foot-soldiers,	and our boar-crests had to take a battering	1327	our heads defended, when hosts against each other rush'd	Our heads we protected, when troopers were clashing,	when warriors clashed and we warded our heads,
1328	eoferas cnysedan· swylc eorl scolde	Die Eber ächzten. So edelgut	Die Helme barsten; solch Held sollte sein	dashed boars (atop helmets); so ought a man	in the line of action. Aeschere was everything	1328	and boar-crests crash'd: such should a man be,	And heroes were dashing; such an earl should be ever,	hewed the helm-boars: hero famed
1329	wesan aérgód swylc Æschere wæs.	Wie Aeskher war, sollten immer Helden sein.	Der Edlinge jeder, wie's Äschere war!	be experienced and noble, as Æschere was.	the world admires in a wise man and a friend.	1329	preeminently good such as Æschere was.	An erst-worthy atheling, as Æschere proved him.	should be every earl as Æschere was!
1330	Wearð him on Heorote tó handbanan	Ihn hat in Heorot hingewürgt	Nun zerriß in Heort ihn ein höllischer Unhold	In Heorot for him was a hand-slayer,	Then this roaming killer came in a fury	1330	To him in Heorot there has been for murderer	The flickering death-spirit became in Heorot	But here in Heorot a hand hath slain him
1331	wælgaést waéfre· ic ne wát hwæþer	Ein irrer Unholdgeist, mir ahnt nicht welcher!	In Weibes Gestalt; ich weiß nicht, wohin	restless death-spirit; I know not whether,	and slaughtered him in Heorot. Where she is hiding,	1331	a deadly wandering guest. I know not whether	His hand-to-hand murderer; I can not tell whither	of wandering death-sprite. I wot not whither,
1332	atol aése wlanc eftsíðas téah	Seiner Aesung stolz ist er umgekehrt	Des Fraßes froh sie die Flucht gewendet,	glorying in the carcass, she undertook a return journey,	glutting on the corpse and glorying in her escape,	1332	the fell glorier in carrion her steps back has traced,	The cruel one turned in the carcass exulting,	proud of the prey, her path she took,
1333	fylle gefraégnod· héo þá faéhðe wræc	Durch Todtschlag getröstet. Die That wollt er rächen,	Des Raubes sich rühmend. Sie rächte blutig,	contented by her feast; she avenged the feud	I cannot tell; she has taken up the feud	1333	with slaughter comforted. She has avenged the quarrel,	By cramming discovered. The quarrel she wreaked then,	fain of her fill. The feud she avenged
1334	þe þú gystran niht Grendel cwealdest	Daß du gestern Nacht Grendeln niederrangst,	Daß du gestern Nacht Grendel getötet	in which you yester-night Grendel quelled	because of last night, when you killed Grendel,	1334	for that thou yesternight didst Grendel slay,	That last night igone Grendel thou killedst	that yesternight, unyieldingly,
1335	þurh haéstne hád heardum clammum	Ihn heftig haltend in harter Umklammerung,	In heißem Kampfe mit hartem Faustgriff,	through violent means in harsh embrace,	wrestled and racked him in ruinous combat	1335	through thy vehement nature, with hard grasps ;	In grewsomest manner, with grim-holding clutches,	Grendel in grimmest grasp thou killedst,—
1336	forþan hé tó lange léode míne	Der zu lange schon meiner Leute Zahl	Weil er gar zu lang' meiner Leute Schar	because he for too long my people	since for too long he had terrorized us	1336	for that he too long my people	Since too long he had lessened my liege-troop and wasted	seeing how long these liegemen mine
1337	wanode ond wyrde hé æt wíge gecrang	Mordend minderte. Jetzt must er erliegen,	Mordend gemindert. Der Missetäter,	diminished and destroyed, he fell in the fight,	with his depredations. He died in battle,	1337	diminish'd and destroy'd: he in battle succumb'd,	My folk-men so foully. He fell in the battle	he ruined and ravaged. Reft of life,
1338	ealdres scyldig ond nú óþer cwóm	Des Todes schuldig. Aber schau, ein Andrer kam,	Der sein Leben verwirkte, erlag im Streite;	having forfeited his life, and now the other has come,	paid with his life; and now this powerful	1338	his life forfeiting, and now is come another	With forfeit of life, and another has followed,	in arms he fell. Now another comes,
1339	mihtig mánscaða· wolde hyre maég wrecan·	Ein gewaltiger Wütherich, den Verwandten zu rächen	Nun würgte das Weib, den Verwandten zu rächen,	the mighty crime-wreaker, she wants to avenge her kinsman,	other one arrives, this force for evil	1339	mighty fell destroyer, who would her son avenge,	A mighty crime-worker, her kinsman avenging,	keen and cruel, her kin to avenge,
1340	gé feor hafað faéhðe gestaéled	Der führt die Fehde nun fort, die alte,	Die auch ferner noch mit Fehde uns droht,	and has very far carried her feud,	driven to avenge her kinsman’s death.	1340	she far off has warfare establish'd,	And henceforth hath 'stablished her hatred unyielding,	faring far in feud of blood:
1341	þæs þe þincean mæg þegne monegum	Wie dieser Degen Manchen bedünken mag,	Wie mancher wohl von den Männern fürchtet,	as it must seem to many a thane,	Or so it seems to thanes in their grief,	1341	as it may seem, for many a thane,	As it well may appear to many a liegeman,	so that many a thane shall think, who e’er
1342	sé þe æfter sincgyfan on sefan gréoteþ:	Der seinem Gabengeber gerne beweinen hilft	Der dem Schatzspender gleich schmerzlich beweint	who for the treasure-giver weeps in his heart:	in the anguish every thane endures	1342	who after his treasure-giver in spirit weeps,	Who mourneth in spirit the treasure-bestower,	sorrows in soul for that sharer of rings,
1343	hreþerbealo hearde· nú séo hand ligeð	Dieß herbe Herzeleid. Diese Hand ward schwach,	Das herbe Herzleid. Die Hand nun fehlt uns,	hard mind-grief! now the hand has fallen away,	at the loss of a ring-giver, now	1343	in hard heart- affliction. Now the hand lies low	Her heavy heart-sorrow; the hand is now lifeless	this is hardest of heart-bales. The hand lies low
1344	sé þe éow wélhwylcra wilna dohte.	Die jeglichen Wunsch euch gewähren möchte.	Die willig aller Wünsche errfüllte.	which in all of you had sustained wishes.	that the hand that bestowed so richly has been stilled in death.	1344	which you for every desire avail'd.	Which availed you in every wish that you cherished.	that once was willing each wish to please.
1345	Ic þæt londbúend léode míne	Verlauten ließen sich Landleute wohl,	Meine landbauenden Leute hört' ich,	I it, land-dwellers, my people,	“I have heard it said by my people in hall,	1345	I it the land's inhabitants, my people,	Land-people heard I, liegemen, this saying,	Land-dwellers here and liegemen mine,
1346	seleraédende secgan hýrde	Diesen Saal berathend sagten sie mir,	Die Häusler draußen, häufig berichten,	hall-counsellors have heard tell	counsellors who live in the upland country,	1346	my hall-counsellors, have heard say,	Dwellers in halls, they had seen very often	who house by those parts, I have heard relate
1347	þæt híe gesáwon swylce twégen	Sie hätten gesehen, wie solche zwei	Sie hätten gewaltiger Wesen zweie,	that they saw two such	that they have seen two such creatures	1347	that they have seen two such	A pair of such mighty march-striding creatures,	that such a pair they have sometimes seen,
1348	micle mearcstapan móras healdan,	Mächtige Markgänger die Moore hüteten,	Die Marken umschleichend, im Moore hausend	massive marchers of no-man's land haunting the moors,	prowling the moors, huge marauders	1348	huge march- stalkers inhabiting the moors,	Far-dwelling spirits, holding the moorlands:	march-stalkers mighty the moorland haunting,
1349	ellorgaéstas· ðaéra óðer wæs	Unkunde Gäste: Der Eine war,	Öfter geseh'n: das eine davon,	alien spirits; one of them was,	from some other world. One of these things,	1349	stranger guests, of which one was,	One of them wore, as well they might notice,	wandering spirits: one of them seemed,
1350	þæs þe híe gewislícost gewitan meahton	Wie sie gewiss zu wißen vermeinten,	Wie sie klar und deutlich erkennen konnten,	as they most certainly were able to discern,	as far as anyone ever can discern,	1350	from what they most certainly could know,	The image of woman, the other one wretched	so far as my folk could fairly judge,
1351	idese onlícnæs· óðer earmsceapen	Einem Weibe gleich; doch ganz wie ein Mann trat	Einem Weibe ähnlich; der and're Wicht	of the likeness of a woman; the other one wretchedly shaped	looks like a woman; the other, warped	1351	a woman's likeness, the other wretched wight,	In guise of a man wandered in exile,	of womankind; and one, accursed,
1352	on weres wæstmum wraéclástas træd	Das andere Ungethüm die einsamen Wege,	Durchmaß die Öde in Mannesgestalt,	in the form of a man trod in the tracks of an exile,	in the shape of a man, moves beyond the pale	1352	in a man's figure, trod a wanderer's footsteps,	Except he was huger than any of earthmen;	in man’s guise trod the misery-track
1353	næfne hé wæs mára þonne aénig man óðer·	Nur daß er menschlich Maß mächtig überragte.	Wenn auch weit überragend den Wuchs der Menschen.	except he was larger than any other man;	bigger than any man, an unnatural birth	1353	save that he greater was than any other man,	Earth-dwelling people entitled him Grendel	of exile, though huger than human bulk.
1354	þone on géardagum Grendel nemdon	Grendel nannten ihn die Gaubewohner	Mit dem Namen Grendel benannten ihn längst	in days of yore him 'Grendel' named	called Grendel by country people	1354	whom in days of yore Grendel nam'd	In days of yore: they know not their father,	Grendel in days long gone they named him,
1355	foldbúende· nó híe fæder cunnon·	Seit vielen Jahren. Seinen Vater weiß man nicht,	Der Feldmark Bauern; den Vater kennt niemand	the earth-dwellers; they did not know of his father,	in former days. They are fatherless creatures,	1355	earth's inhabitants: they a father know not,	Whe'r ill-going spirits any were borne him	folk of the land; his father they knew not,
1356	hwæþer him aénig wæs aér ácenned	Noch ob ihnen irgend Einer verwandt sei	Ob er früher gezeugt einen finstern Unhold.	whether of them any were born previously	and their whole ancestry is hidden in a past	1356	whether any to them was before born	Ever before. They guard the wolf-coverts,	nor any brood that was born to him
1357	dyrnra gásta. Híe dýgel lond	Der dunkeln Geister. In Düsterniss	Die beiden bewohnen verborgene Winkel,	of obscure spirits. They a secret land	of demons and ghosts. They dwell apart	1357	of the dark ghosts. They that secret land	Lands inaccessible, wind-beaten nesses,	of treacherous spirits. Untrod is their home;
1358	warigeað wulfhleoþu windige næssas	Bewohnen sie Wolfsschluchten, windige Klippen,	Wo die Wölfe hausen, windige Klippen,	inhabited, wolf-slopes, windy water-capes,	among wolves on the hills, on windswept crags	1358	inhabit, the wolf's retreats, windy nesses,	Fearfullest fen-deeps, where a flood from the mountains	by wolf-cliffs haunt they and windy headlands,
1359	frécne fengelád ðaér fyrgenstréam	Das fahrvolle Fennmoor, wo in Felsenströmen	Das gräuliche Moor, wo des Gießbachs Strom	a dangerous passage over the fen-waters, where mountain-stream	and treacherous keshes, where cold streams	1359	the dangerous fen-path, where the mountain- stream,	'Neath mists of the nesses netherward rattles,	fenways fearful, where flows the stream
1360	under næssa genipu niþer gewíteð	Unter nächtlichen Klüften niederstürzt die Flut,	Unter finster umnebelten Felsen verschwindet,	under the darkness of the headlands descended downward,	pour down the mountain and disappear	1360	under the nesses' mists, downward flows,	The stream under earth: not far is it henceward	from mountains gliding to gloom of the rocks,
1361	flód under foldan· nis þæt feor heonon	Den Werder unterwühlend. Nicht weit ists von hier	In der Erde Schlund. Nur einige Meilen	the flood under the earth; it is not that far hence	under mist and moorland.	1361	the flood under the earth. It is not far thence,	Measured by mile-lengths that the mere-water standeth,	underground flood. Not far is it hence
1362	mílgemearces þæt se mere standeð·	Nach der Meilen Maß, wo der Moorgrund steht;	Entfernt von hier ist der furchtbare Sumpf:	in mile-marks, that the mere stands;	A few miles from here a frost-stiffened wood waits and keeps watch	1362	a mile's distance, that the mere stands,	Which forests hang over, with frost-whiting covered,	in measure of miles that the mere expands,
1363	ofer þaém hongiað hrímge bearwas·	Unheimlich hängt ein Hain darüber	Darüber hangen bereifte Haine,	over it hangs frost-covered groves,	above a mere; the overhanging bank	1363	over which hang barky groves;	A firm-rooted forest, the floods overshadow.	and o’er it the frost-bound forest hanging,
1364	wudu wyrtum fæst wæter oferhelmað·	Mit gewaltigen Wurzeln das Waßer überhelmend.	Die wurzelgefestet das Wasser beschatten.	tree held fast by its roots overshadows the water;	is a maze of tree-roots mirrored in its surface.	1364	a wood fast by its roots the water overshadows:	There ever at night one an ill-meaning portent	sturdily rooted, shadows the wave.
1365	þaér mæg nihta gehwaém níðwundor séon	Ein schauerlich Wunder schaut man allnächtlich da:	Dort sieht man allnächtlich ein seltsames Wunder,	there one may every night a horrible marvel see:	At night there, something uncanny happens:	1365	there every night may a dire miracle be seen,	A fire-flood may see; 'mong children of men	By night is a wonder weird to see,
1366	fýr on flóde· nó þæs fród leofað	In der Flut ist Feuer. Doch so erfahren lebt	In der Flut ein Feuer; erforscht hat nie	fire on the water; not even the wise of them lives,	the water burns. And the mere bottom	1366	fire in the flood. No one so wise lives	None liveth so wise that wot of the bottom;	fire on the waters. So wise lived none
1367	gumena bearna þæt þone grund wite.	Der Menschen Keiner, der das Moor ergründet hat.	Ein Menschenkind dieses Moores Tiefe.	of men's sons, that knows the bottom.	has never been sounded by the sons of men.	1367	of the children of men, who the bottom knows.	Though harassed by hounds the heath-stepper seek for,	of the sons of men, to search those depths!
1368	Ðéah þe haéðstapa hundum geswenced	Wenn von Hunden gehetzt auch der Haidestapfer,	Selbst der hornbewehrte Heidebewohner,	Though the heath-stepper harrassed by hounds,	On its bank, the heather-stepper halts:	1368	Although the heath- stalker, by the hounds wearied,	Fly to the forest, firm-antlered he-deer,	Nay, though the heath-rover, harried by dogs,
1369	heorot hornum trum holtwudu séce	Der hornstarke Hirsch den Holzwald sucht,	Der Hirsch, der gehetzt vor den Hunden sich flüchtet	the hart with strong horns, seeks the forest,	the hart in flight from pursuing hounds	1369	the hart firm of horns, seek that holt - wood,	Spurred from afar, his spirit he yieldeth,	the horn-proud hart, this holt should seek,
1370	feorran geflýmed· aér hé feorh seleð	Das Leben läßt er, wie lange verfolgt,	Ins belaubte Gehölz, gibt sein Leben eher	put to flight from far, first he will give up his life,	will turn to face them with firm-set horns	1370	driven from afar, ere will he life resign,	His life on the shore, ere in he will venture	long distance driven, his dear life first
1371	aldor on ófre aér hé in wille	Doch eher am Ufer, als er darinne	Dahin am Gestad', eh' sein Haupt er berge	existence on the shore, before he will (leap) in	and die in the wood rather than dive	1371	his breath upon the bank, ere he will in it	To cover his head. Uncanny the place is:	on the brink he yields ere he brave the plunge
1372	hafelan helan· nis þæt héoru stów·	Sein Haupt behütete: so ungeheuer ist es dort,	Im See, denn dort ist's selten geheuer.	to hide his head; it is not a pleasant place;	beneath its surface. That is no good place.	1372	[hide] his head: that is no holy place;	Thence upward ascendeth the surging of waters,	to hide his head: ’tis no happy place!
1373	þonon ýðgeblond úp ástígeð	Wo wider die Wolken der Wogen Gemenge	In Wirbeln steigt zu den Wolken oft	thence a maelström of the waves rises up,	When wind blows up and stormy weather	1373	thence the wave-blending rises up	Wan to the welkin, when the wind is stirring	Thence the welter of waters washes up
1374	won tó wolcnum þonne wind styreþ	Starr emporsteigt und der Sturm sich austobt	Das Wasser empor, wenn der Wind herantreibt	dark to the clouds, when the wind stirs	makes clouds scud and the skies weep,	1374	dark to the clouds, when the wind stirs	The weathers unpleasing, till the air groweth gloomy,	wan to welkin when winds bestir
1375	láð gewidru oð þæt lyft drysmaþ·	In leiden Gewittern, daß die Luft sich verhüllt	Die leid'gen Gewitter, die Luft sich verdunkelt	grievous storms, until the air grows dark,	out of its depths a dirty surge	1375	hateful tempests, until the air grows gloomy,	And the heavens lower. Now is help to be gotten	evil storms, and air grows dusk,
1376	roderas réotað. Nú is se raéd gelang	Und die Himmel weinen. »Nun ist Hülfe wieder	Und der Himmel weint. Helfen wieder	the skies weep. Now is the remedy dependent upon	is pitched towards the heavens. Now help depends	1376	the heavens shed tears. Now is counsel long	From thee and thee only! The abode thou know'st not,	and the heavens weep. Now is help once more
1377	eft æt þé ánum· eard gít ne const	Allein bei dir. Den Ort noch kennst du nicht,	Kannst du allein! Die verdammte Stätte	you alone once again; you do not know the region yet,	again on you and on you alone.	1377	again of thee alone; the spot thou yet knowest not,	The dangerous place where thou'rt able to meet with	with thee alone! The land thou knowst not,
1378	frécne stówe ðaér þú findan miht	Die furchtbare Stätte, wo du finden magst	Erfuhrst du jetzt, wo du finden kannst	terrible place where you might find	The gap of danger where the demon waits	1378	the perilous place, where thou mayest find	The sin-laden hero: seek if thou darest!	place of fear, where thou findest out
1379	felasinnigne secg· séc gif þú dyrre·	Den sündvollen Wicht. Such ihn, wenn du's wagst.	Den sündigen Unhold: versuche das Wagnis!	the much-sinning creature; seek if you dare;	is still unknown to you. Seek it if you dare.	1379	this much sinful man. Seek it if thou durst ;	For the feud I will fully fee thee with money,	that sin-flecked being. Seek if thou dare!
1380	ic þé þá faéhðe féo léanige	Ich will dir den Kampf mit Kleinoden lohnen,	Ich vergelte den Kampf dir mit köstlichem Gut,	for the feud you I would reward with wealth,	I will compensate you for settling the feud	1380	I will thee for the strife with money recompense,	With old-time treasure, as erstwhile I did thee,	I will reward thee, for waging this fight,
1381	ealdgestréonum swá ic aér dyde,	Mit altem Erbgut, wie ichs ehe that,	Mit altem Erbschatz, wie's eben geschehen,	with old treasures, as I did before,	as I did the last time with lavish wealth,	1381	with old treasures, as I before did,	With well-twisted jewels, if away thou shalt get thee.“	with ancient treasure, as erst I did,
1382	wundungolde gyf þú on weg cymest.'	Mit gewundenem Golde, wenn du wiederkehrst.«	Mit leuchtendem Gold, wenn du lebend zurückkommst.'	with twisted-gold, if you come away.'	coffers of coiled gold, if you come back.”	1382	with twisted gold, if away thou comest.“		with winding gold, if thou winnest back.”

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1383	Béowulf maþelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Beowulf entgegnete, der Geborene Ecgtheows:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	1383	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf answered, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow:
1384	'Ne sorga, snotor guma· sélre bið aéghwaém	»Faße dich, weiser Fürst! Mehr frommt es Jedem,	'Laß fahren den Kummer, mein kluger Fürst!	'Do not sorrow, wise man· it is better for everyone	“Wise sir, do not grieve. It is always better	1384	“Sorrow not, sage man, better ' tis for every one	„Grieve not, O wise one! for each it is better,	“Sorrow not, sage! It beseems us better
1385	þæt hé his fréond wrece þonne hé fela murne·	Den Freund zu rächen als ihn viel zu betrauern.	Würdiger ist's für den wackeren Mann,	that he his friend avenge, than he mourn over-much;	to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning.	1385	that he his friend avenge, than that he greatly mourn.	His friend to avenge than with vehemence wail him;	friends to avenge than fruitlessly mourn them.
1386	úre aéghwylc sceal ende gebídan	Von Uns muß Jeder das Ende erwarten	Den Freund zu rächen, als viel zu klagen.	each of us must await the end	For every one of us, living in this world	1386	Each of us must an end await	Each of us must the end-day abide of	Each of us all must his end abide
1387	worolde lífes: wyrce sé þe móte	Dieses weltlichen Lebens: wirke, ders vermag,	Das Ende des Lebens ist allen gewiß,	in the world of life: gain he who may	means waiting for our end. Let whoever can	1387	of this world's life: let him who can, work	His earthly existence; who is able accomplish	in the ways of the world; so win who may
1388	dómes aér déaþe· þæt bið drihtguman,	Großthaten vor dem Tode: das taugt dem Helden,	Drum leiste jeder, so lange er kann,	glory before death; that is for the warrior,	win glory before death. When a warrior is gone,	1388	high deeds ere death ; to the warrior that will be,	Glory ere death! To battle-thane noble	glory ere death! When his days are told,
1389	unlifgendum æfter sélest.	Dem ausgelebten dereinst am Meisten.	Tapfre Tat, daß den toten Helden	unliving, afterwards the best.	that will be his best and only bulwark.	1389	when lifeless, afterwards best.	Lifeless lying, 'tis at last most fitting.	that is the warrior’s worthiest doom.
1390	Árís, ríces weard, uton hraþe féran	Erhebe dich, Reiches Hirt! Laß uns hurtig fahren,	Der nie verwelkende Nachruhm kröne.	Arise, O guardian of the kingdom, let us go quickly,	So arise, my lord, and let us immediately	1390	Arise, guardian of the realm, let us quickly go	Arise, O king, quick let us hasten	Rise, O realm-warder! Ride we anon,
1391	Grendles mágan gang scéawigan·	Daß wir die Gangspur schauen von Grendels Mutter.	Auf, auf, mein Gebieter! laß eilig uns folgen	Grendel's kin's trail survey;	set forth on the trail of this troll-dam.	1391	of Grendel's parent the course to see:	To look at the footprint of the kinsman of Grendel!	and mark the trail of the mother of Grendel.
1392	ic hit þé geháte: nó hé on helm losaþ	Das schwör ich dir, sie soll nicht Schutz vor mir finden	Der Spur des Weibs; ich verspreche dir's:	I swear it to thee: she will not be lost in the cover,	I guarantee you: she will not get away,	1392	I promise it thee, not into the sea shall she escape,	I promise thee this now: to his place he'll escape not,	No harbor shall hide her—heed my promise!—
1393	né on foldan fæþm né on fyrgenholt	In der Erde Busen noch in des Berges Holz,	Nicht im Schlunde des Moors, noch im Schoß der Erde,	nor in the embrace of the earth, nor in the mountain wood,	not to dens under ground nor upland groves	1393	nor into earth's bosom, nor into the mountain-wood,	To embrace of the earth, nor to mountainous forest,	enfolding of field or forested mountain
1394	né on gyfenes grund· gá þaér hé wille·	Noch des Weltmeers Grund, wo sie ihn suchen mag!	Noch im Waldesdickicht entwischt sie mir,	nor in the ocean's depth, go where she will;	nor the ocean floor. She’ll have nowhere to flee to.	1394	nor in ocean's ground, go whither she will.	Nor to depths of the ocean, wherever he wanders.	or floor of the flood, let her flee where she will!
1395	ðýs dógor þú geþyld hafa	Gedulde dich nur diesen Tag noch	Wohin sie auch flüchte. Ich hoffe, geduldig	this day you must have patience	Endure your troubles to-day. Bear up	1395	This day do thou have patience	Practice thou now patient endurance	But thou this day endure in patience,
1396	wéana gehwylces swá ic þé wéne tó.'	Wie weh dir werde: das erwart ich von dir.«	Trägst du den Harm noch am heutigen Tag.'	in each of the woes, as I expect you to.'	and be the man I expect you to be.”	1396	for every woe, as I expect from thee.“	Of each of thy sorrows, as I hope for thee soothly!“	as I ween thou wilt, thy woes each one.”
1397	Áhléop ðá se gomela, gode þancode	Der Greis erhob sich und sagte Gott den Dank,	Der Greis sprang auf, er spendete Gott,	The agèd one leapt up, thanked God,	With that the old lord sprang to his feet	1397	Leapt up then the aged man, thank'd God,	Then up sprang the old one, the All-Wielder thanked he,	Leaped up the graybeard: God he thanked,
1398	mihtigan drihtne þæs se man gespræc·	Dem erhabenen Herscher, für des Helden Gelöbniss.	Dem mächtigen, Dank für des Mannes Worte.	mighty Lord, for what the man spoke;	and praised God for Beowulf’s pledge.	1398	the mighty Lord, for what the man had said.	Ruler Almighty, that the man had outspoken.	mighty Lord, for the man’s brave words.
1399	þá wæs Hróðgáre hors gebaéted	Da wurde Hrodgarn der Hengst gezäumt,	Nun wurde dem Hrodgar ein Hengst gesattelt	then was for Hrothgar a horse was bridled,	Then a bit and halter were brought for his horse	1399	Then was for Hrothgar a horse bitted,	Then for Hrothgar a war-horse was decked with a bridle,	For Hrothgar soon a horse was saddled
1400	wicg wundenfeax· wísa fengel	Mit der gewundnen Mähne. Der weise Fürst	Mit lockiger Mähne. Der Landesfürst	a mount with braided mane; the wise ruler	with the plaited mane. The wise king mounted	1400	a steed with curled mane. The wise prince	Curly-maned courser. The clever folk-leader	wave-maned steed. The sovran wise
1401	geatolíc gende· gumféþa stóp	Ritt gerüstet heran; die Reckenschar folgte.	Ritt stattlich voran, die Streiter zu Fuß	rode well-equipped; the foot-soldiers marched	the royal saddle and rode out in style	1401	stately went ; a troop of men proceeded,	Stately proceeded: stepped then an earl-troop	stately rode on; his shield-armed men
1402	lindhæbbendra· lástas waéron	Unterm Lindenschild. Die Laufspur war	Folgten im Schildschmuck. Die Schritte waren	linden-wood bearers; tracks were	with a force of shield-bearers. The forest paths	1402	shield-bearing. Traces were	Of linden-wood bearers. Her footprints were seen then	followed in force. The footprints led
1403	æfter waldswaþum wíde gesýne,	In den Waldwegen weithin sichtbar:	Am Walde entlang weithin sichtbar,	along the forest-track widely seen,	were marked all over with the monster’s tracks,	1403	after the forest - spoiler widely seen,	Widely in wood-paths, her way o'er the bottoms,	along the woodland, widely seen,
1404	gang ofer grundas gegnum for	Sie gieng über die Gründe und grad hinaus	Wo das Weib vorhin ihren Weg genommen	the trail over the grounds, went straight-forward	her trail on the ground wherever she had gone	1404	her course o'er the grounds before them,	Where she faraway fared o'er fen-country murky,	a path o’er the plain, where she passed, and trod
1405	ofer myrcan mór magoþegna bær	Ueber das düstre Moor: den Degen hatte sie	Übers düst're Moor und den Degen forttrug,	over the murky moor, she carried of the kin-thanes	across the dark moors, dragging away	1405	over the murky moor: of their fellow thanes she bore	Bore away breathless the best of retainers	the murky moor; of men-at-arms
1406	þone sélestan sáwolléasne	Seelenlos mitgeschleppt, den allerseligsten,	Den toten Leib des tüchtigsten Helden,	the finest --without his soul--	the body of that thane, Hrothgar’s best	1406	the best. soulless,	Who pondered with Hrothgar the welfare of country.	she bore the bravest and best one, dead,
1407	þára þe mid Hróðgáre hám eahtode.	Deren die bei Hrodgar ein Heim besaßen.	Der mit Hrodgar einst für die Heimat sorgte.	of those who with Hrothgar had defended their home.	counsellor and overseer of the country.	1407	of those who with Hrothgar their home defended.	The son of the athelings then went o'er the stony,	him who with Hrothgar the homestead ruled.
1408	Oferéode þá æþelinga bearn	Da übereilte der Edlinge Sproß	Nun führte der Weg die Fürstensprossen	Traversed then the nobles' son	So the noble prince proceeded undismayed	1408	Went over then these sons of nobles	Declivitous cliffs, the close-covered passes,	On then went the atheling-born
1409	stéap stánhliðo stíge nearwe	Steile Steingehänge auf schmalen Steigen,	Über steile Schluchten, schmale Steige,	the steep stone slopes, the narrow ways,	up fells and screes, along narrow footpaths	1409	deep rocky gorges, a narrow road,	Narrow passages, paths unfrequented,	o’er stone-cliffs steep and strait defiles,
1410	enge ánpaðas uncúð gelád	Engen Einpfaden, unkunden Wegen,	Über unheimliche enge Pfade,	the tight single-file paths, the unknown, uncertain water-crossings,	and ways where they were forced into single file,	1410	strait lonely paths, an unknown way,	Nesses abrupt, nicker-haunts many;	narrow passes and unknown ways,
1411	neowle næssas nicorhúsa fela·	Niedergeneigten Klippen, von Nichsen bewohnt.	Wo in öden Klippen manch Untier hauste.	the precipitous headlands, the many homes of nicors;	ledges on cliffs above lairs of water-monsters.	1411	precipitous headlands, nicker-houses many.	One of a few of wise-mooded heroes,	headlands sheer, and the haunts of the Nicors.
1412	hé féara sum beforan gengde	Er ritt mit wenigen der weisen Männer	Es ritt voraus mit geringem Gefolge	he with a few went ahead	He went in front with a few men,	1412	He with a few went before,	He onward advanced to view the surroundings,	Foremost he fared, a few at his side
1413	wísra monna wong scéawian	Allein voraus, das Erdreich zu erforschen,	Der König selbst, zu erkunden die Gegend,	wise men surveying the field,	good judges of the lie of the land,	1413	wise men, the plain to view,	Till he found unawares woods of the mountain	of the wiser men, the ways to scan,
1414	oþ þæt hé faéringa fyrgenbéamas	Bis er auf einmal überwachsen sah	Bis endlich des Bergwalds Bäume sein Auge	until he by chance mountain-trees	and suddenly discovered the dismal wood,	1414	until he suddenly mountain - trees,	O'er hoar-stones hanging, holt-wood unjoyful;	till he found in a flash the forested hill
1415	ofer hárne stán hleonian funde	Den grauen Stein von starrenden Bäumen,	Erschaut', überm grauen Gneise hangend,	over a silvery-grey stone found hanging,	mountain trees growing out at an angle	1415	o'er the hoar rock found leaning,	The water stood under, welling and gory.	hanging over the hoary rock,
1416	wynléasne wudu· wæter under stód	Wonnelosem Wald. Ein blutig Waßer stand	Freudloses Gehölz. Die Flut darunter	the joyless forest; water stood below,	above grey stones: the bloodshot water	1416	ajoyless wood ; water stood beneath	'Twas irksome in spirit to all of the Danemen,	a woful wood: the waves below
1417	dréorig ond gedréfed· Denum eallum wæs	Trübe drunter. Den Dänen allen ward,	War rot von Blut. Den Recken der Dänen,	bloody and stirred-up; for all of the Danes was,	surged underneath. It was a sore blow	1417	gory and troubled ; To all the Danes it was,	Friends of the Scyldings, to many a liegeman	were dyed in blood. The Danish men
1418	winum Scyldinga wærce on móde	Den werthen Schildingen, wehe zu Muthe,	Den Scyldingenkriegern ward schmerzlich bewegt	for the friends of the Scyldings, suffering in the heart	to all of the Danes, friends of the Shieldings,	1418	the Scyldings' friends, grievous in mind	Sad to be suffered, a sorrow unlittle	had sorrow of soul, and for Scyldings all,
1419	tó geþolianne, ðegne monegum	Als das erdulden sollte der Degen so mancher	Im Busen das Herz, von bitterem Kummer,	to endure, for many thanes,	a hurt to each and every one	1419	to suffer, to many a thane,	To each of the earlmen, when to Æschere's head they	for many a hero, ’twas hard to bear,
1420	oncýð eorla gehwaém syðþan Æscheres	Was Allen unerhört schien, da sie Aeskhers Haupt	Den Helden allen, die Äscheres Haupt	awakening grief in each of the nobles, when Æschere's	of that noble company when they came upon	1420	portentous to every warrior, when of Æschere,	Came on the cliff. The current was seething	ill for earls, when Æschere’s head
1421	on þám holmclife hafelan métton.	Hier an der Holmklippe haften sahen.	Auf dem steinigen Abhang am Strande erblickten.	--on the sea-cliff-- head encountered.	Aeschere’s head at the foot of the cliff.	1421	on the sea-shore, the head they found.	With blood and with gore (the troopers gazed on it).	they found by the flood on the foreland there.
1422	Flód blóde wéol --folc tó saégon--	Das Volk sah von Blut das Fennmoor wallen,	Das Wasser wallte - die Wehrmänner sahen's --	The flood welled bloody --the folk stared at it--	Everybody gazed as the hot gore	1422	The flood boil'd with blood, the people look'd on	The horn anon sang the battle-song ready.	Waves were welling, the warriors saw,
1423	hátan heolfre· horn stundum song	Von heißem Herzsaft. Ein Horn sang zu Zeiten	Von heißem Blut -- doch die Hörner bliesen	with flaming gore; rapidly the horn sang,	kept wallowing up and an urgent war-horn	1423	the hot gore ; the horn at times sang	The troop were all seated; they saw 'long the water then	hot with blood; but the horn sang oft
1424	fúslíc forðléoð· féþa eal gesæt·	Ein schaurig Sterbelied. All die Schar saß nieder.	Einen munteren Marsch. Die Mannen alle	urgent song of departure; the troop all sat down;	repeated its notes: the whole party	1424	also a death song. The band all sat ;	Many a serpent, mere-dragons wondrous	battle-song bold. The band sat down,
1425	gesáwon ðá æfter wætere wyrmcynnes fela	Sie sahn im Waßer Wurmgeschlechter viel,	Setzten sich nieder. Viel seltsam Gewürm	they saw then through the water many of the race of serpents,	sat down to watch. The water was infested	1425	they saw along the water of the worm-kind many,	Trying the waters, nickers a-lying	and watched on the water worm-like things,
1426	sellice saédracan sund cunnian,	Seltsame Seedrachen sich im Sumpfe tummeln	Sah man schwimmen im See, Schlangen und Drachen;	strange sea-dragon exploring the lake,	with all kinds of reptiles. There were writhing sea-dragons	1426	strange sea dragons, tempting the deep ;	On the cliffs of the nesses, which at noonday full often	sea-dragons strange that sounded the deep,
1427	swylce on næshleoðum nicras licgean	Und an der Klippen Nasen die Nichse lauern,	(Die nicht selten hinaus in die Segelstraße	also on the cape-slopes were lounging nicors,	and monsters slouching on slopes by the cliff,	1427	also in the headland-clefts nickers lying,	Go on the sea-deeps their sorrowful journey,	and nicors that lay on the ledge of the ness—
1428	ðá on undernmaél oft bewitigað	Die oft zur Underzeit sich zur Ausfahrt rüsten,	Am Morgen schon wagen die müh'volle Fahrt),	they in mid-morning often carry out	serpents and wild things such as those that often	1428	which at morning time oft keep	Wild-beasts and wormkind; away then they hastened	such as oft essay at hour of morn
1429	sorhfulne síð on seglráde,	Zu sorgvoller Reise auf der Segelstraße.	Nebst anderem Raubzeug. Eiligst flohen sie,	grievous sorties on the sail-road,	surface at dawn to roam the sail-road	1429	their sorrowful course on the sail - road,	Hot-mooded, hateful, they heard the great clamor,	on the road-of-sails their ruthless quest,—
1430	wyrmas ond wildéor· híe on weg hruron	Hinweg floh Gewürm und wild Gethier	Ergrimmt und zornig, als gellenden Lauts	serpents and wild beasts; they rushed away	and doom the voyage. Down they plunged,	1430	worms and wild beasts: they sped away,	The war-trumpet winding. One did the Geat-prince	and sea-snakes and monsters. These started away,
1431	bitere ond gebolgne· bearhtm ongéaton	Erbost und erbittert als sie das Blasen hörten,	Das Schlachthorn ertönte. Da schnellte vom Bogen	bitter and swollen with rage; they perceived the clear note,	ashing in anger at the loud call	1431	bitter and angry, the instant they heard	Sunder from earth-joys, with arrow from bowstring,	swollen and savage that song to hear,
1432	gúðhorn galan· sumne Géata léod	Das Heerhorn gellen. Der Geatenfürst	Der Held der Gauten das harte Geschoß,	war-horn wailing; one of the Geats' men	of the battle-bugle. An arrow from the bow	1432	the war-horn sing: one the Goths' lord,	From his sea-struggle tore him, that the trusty war-missile	that war-horn’s blast. The warden of Geats,
1433	of flánbogan féores getwaéfde	Schied ihrer Einen mit der Armbrust vom Leben	Das der Untiere einem für immer vergällte	with a shaft and bow separated it from life,	of the Geat chief got one of them	1433	from his arrow -bow, from life separated,	Pierced to his vitals; he proved in the currents	with bolt from bow, then balked of life,
1434	ýðgewinnes þæt him on aldre stód	Im Wogenwälzen: in der Weiche stand ihm	Das Spiel in den Wogen; man spürte am Schwimmen,	of wave-struggle that in its heart stood,	as he surged to the surface: the seasoned shaft	1434	from his wave- strife, so that in his vitals stood	Less doughty at swimming whom death had offcarried.	of wave-work, one monster; amid its heart
1435	herestraél hearda· hé on holme wæs	Das scharfe Geschoß. Zum Schwimmen war er	Wie es träger ward, als der Tod sich nahte.	a strong war-arrow; it in the water was	stuck deep in his flank and his freedom in the water	1435	the hard war- shaft: he in the sea was	Soon in the waters the wonderful swimmer	went the keen war-shaft; in water it seemed
1436	sundes þé saénra ðé hyne swylt fornam·	Nun langsamer, da sein Leben hinschwand.	Man tat es endlich mit Eberspießen,	swimming the slower, when Death seized it;	got less and less. It was his last swim.	1436	in swimming the slower, when him death took off.	Was straitened most sorely with sword-pointed boar-spears,	less doughty in swimming whom death had seized.
1437	hræþe wearð on ýðum mid eoferspréotum	Schnell in der See jetzt mit Sauspießen,	Die spitzige Haken am Speerblatt hatten,	fast it was in the waves against boar-pikes	He was swiftly overwhelmed in the shallows,	1437	Quickly on the waves was he with boar- spears	Pressed in the battle and pulled to the cliff-edge;	Swift on the billows, with boar-spears well
1438	heorohócyhtum hearde genearwod,	Mit harschhackigen, ward er hart bedrängt,	Völlig ab und aufs Vorland zog man	savagely-hooked hard pressed,	prodded by barbed boar-spears,	1438	sharply hook'd, hardly press'd,	The liegemen then looked on the loath-fashioned stranger.	hooked and barbed, it was hard beset,
1439	níða genaéged ond on næs togen	Und wie starr er sich sträubte an den Strand gezogen,	Den mächtigen Taucher; die Männer bestaunten	viciously attacked, and from the cape dragged out,	cornered, beaten, pulled up on the bank,	1439	humbled of his mischiefs, and on the headland drawn,	Beowulf donned then his battle-equipments,	done to death and dragged on the headland,
1440	wundorlíc waégbora· weras scéawedon	Der wunderliche Wogner. Die Wehrmänner beschauten	Den grausigen Wicht.	wondrous spawn of the waves; men stared at	a strange lake-birth, a loathsome catch	1440	the wondrous wave-bearer: the men gaz'd on	Cared little for life; inlaid and most ample,	wave-roamer wondrous. Warriors viewed
1441	gryrelícne gist. Gyrede hine Béowulf	Den grausigen Gast. Nun gürtete sich Beowulf	Seine glänzende Rüstung	the gruesome guest. Beowulf armed himself	men gazed at in awe.	1441	the grisly guest. Clad himself Beowulf	The hand-woven corslet which could cover his body,	the grisly guest. Then girt him Beowulf
1442	eorlgewaédum· nalles for ealdre mearn·	Sein Kriegskleid rasch, unbekümmert um sein Leben.	Legt' Beowulf an, nicht bangt' er ums Leben:	in noble garments, feared not at all for his life;	Beowulf got ready, donned his war-gear, indifferent to death;	1442	in warlike weeds: for life he car'd not ;	Must the wave-deeps explore, that war might be powerless	in martial mail, nor mourned for his life.
1443	scolde herebyrne hondum gebróden	Die handgeflochtene Heerbrünne sollte	Es sollte der Harnisch, der handgeflocht'ne,	it was necessary that his army-byrnie, braided by hands,	his mighty, hand-forged, fine-webbed mail	1443	his martial byrnie must, with hands twisted,	To harm the great hero, and the hating one's grasp might	His breastplate broad and bright of hues,
1444	síd ond searofáh sund cunnian	Die weite, wunderbunte, die Wogen erforschen,	Die weite Brünne, ins Wasser hinab,	broad and cunningly adorned, explore the lake,	would soon meet with the menace underwater.	1444	ample and curiously variegated, tempt the deep,	Not peril his safety; his head was protected	woven by hand, should the waters try;
1445	séo ðe báncofan beorgan cúþe	Die Brust und Gebein ihm bergen konnte,	Das Gehäuse der Knochen dem Helden zu schützen,	it the bone-chamber could protect,	It would keep the bone-cage of his body safe:	1445	which his body could well secure,	By the light-flashing helmet that should mix with the bottoms,	well could it ward the warrior’s body
1446	þæt him hildegráp hreþre ne mihte	Daß kein boshafter Biß ihm den Busen treffe,	Daß der böse Feind seine Brust nicht verletze	that him the battle-grip could not his heart,	no enemy’s clasp could crush him in it,	1446	so that hostile gripe his breast might not,	Trying the eddies, treasure-emblazoned,	that battle should break on his breast in vain
1447	eorres inwitfeng aldre gesceþðan	Arglistig verletzend am Leben schade.	Und mit furchtbarer Klaue gefährde sein Leben;	nor angry grasp of malice his life scathe,	no vicious armlock choke his life out.	1447	the wrothful's wily grasp, his life injure:	Encircled with jewels, as in seasons long past	nor harm his heart by the hand of a foe.
1448	ac se hwíta helm hafelan werede	Das Haupt der Helm ihm der helle wahrte,	Auch der weiße Helm, der das Haupt umwölbte,	moreover the shining helm warded his head,	To guard his head he had a glittering helmet	1448	but the bright helm guarded that head,	The weapon-smith worked it, wondrously made it,	And the helmet white that his head protected
1449	sé þe meregrundas mengan scolde,	Womit er die Moorgründe durchmeßen sollte,	Sollte mit hinab zu des Moores Grund,	that which the mere-depths must stir up,	that was due to be muddied on the mere bottom	1449	(which the sea-grounds should disturb,	With swine-bodies fashioned it, that thenceforward no longer	was destined to dare, the deeps of the flood,
1450	sécan sundgebland since geweorðad	Das Schaumgewühl suchen im Schmuck der Kleinode.	Ins Wogengewühl: gewundene Reifen	seek the mingling of waters adorned with riches,	and blurred in the upswirl. It was of beaten gold,	1450	seek the mingle of the deep, ) with treasure ornamented,	Brand might bite it, and battle-sword hurt it.	through wave-whirl win: ’twas wound with chains,
1451	befongen fréawrásnum swá hine fyrndagum	Ihn umfiengen Fürstenketten, den in der Vorzeit Tagen	Umgaben ihn rings, den in grauer Vorzeit	encircled with lordly-bands as in far-days it	princely headgear hooped and hasped	1451	with noble chains encircled, as it in days of yore	And that was not least of helpers in prowess	decked with gold, as in days of yore
1452	worhte waépna smið wundrum téode·	Ein Waffenschmied gewirkt, ihn mit wunderbarer Zier,	Ein Waffenschmied schuf, der mit Wildschweinköpfen	was wrought by weapons' smith, wonderfully lengthened,	by a weapon-smith who had worked wonders	1452	the armourer wrought, wondrously fram'd,	That Hrothgar's spokesman had lent him when straitened;	the weapon-smith worked it wondrously,
1453	besette swínlícum þæt hine syðþan nó	Mit Eberbildern schmückend, daß seit der Stunde	Ihn kunstvoll besetzte, daß künftig niemals	beset with swine-forms, so that it then no	in days gone by and adorned it with boar-shapes;	1453	beset with forms of swine, so that it afterwards no	And the hilted hand-sword was Hrunting entitled,	with swine-forms set it, that swords nowise,
1454	brond né beadomécas bítan ne meahton.	Ihn Beil noch Barte mehr beißen konnte.	Geschwungene Schwerter ihm schaden konnten.	brond-blade nor battle-maiches to bite were not able.	since then it had resisted every sword.	1454	brand nor battle-falchions might bite.	Old and most excellent 'mong all of the treasures;	brandished in battle, could bite that helm.
1455	Næs þæt þonne maétost mægenfultuma	Auch nicht die mäßigste Machtstütze war es,	Der schlechteste Schutz war das Schwert mit nichten,	Not the least then of his mighty supports,	And another item lent by Unferth	1455	Nor then was that the least of powerful aids,	Its blade was of iron, blotted with poison,	Nor was that the meanest of mighty helps
1456	þæt him on ðearfe láh ðyle Hróðgáres	Die ihm Hrodgars Herold herlieh zur Noth.	Das Hrodgars Sprecher zur Hilfe ihm lieh:	that him in need lent Hrothgar's þyle	at that moment of need was of no small importance:	1456	which at need him lent Hrothgar's orator.	Hardened with gore; it failed not in battle	which Hrothgar’s orator offered at need:
1457	--wæs þaém hæftméce Hrunting nama--	Hrunting geheißen war das Heftschwert mit Namen,	Der herrliche Hieber war Hrunting genannt,	--was the long-hilted maiche-sword's name Hrunting--	the brehon handed him a hilted weapon,	1457	Was of that hafted falchion Hrunting the name ;	Any hero under heaven in hand who it brandished,	“Hrunting” they named the hilted sword,
1458	þæt wæs án foran ealdgestréona·	Eins der alten ererbten Kleinode.	Unter alten Schätzen der erste an Güte.	it was one above of ancient treasures;	a rare and ancient sword named Hrunting.	1458	that had before been one of the old treasures ;	Who ventured to take the terrible journeys,	of old-time heirlooms easily first;
1459	ecg wæs íren átertánum fáh	Mit Gift befeuchtet war die glänzende Schneide	Die eiserne Klinge, geätzt mit Schlangen,	edge was iron, with poison-twigs patterned,	The iron blade with its ill-boding patterns	1459	its edge was iron tainted with poisonous twigs,	The battle-field sought; not the earliest occasion	iron was its edge, all etched with poison,
1460	áhyrded heaþoswáte· naéfre hit æt hilde ne swác	Und in Heerschweiß gehärtet. Es hatte nie im Kampf	War in Kampfschweiß gehärtet; im Kriege versagt es	hardened with battle-blood; never had it in a fight failed	had been tempered in blood. It had never failed	1460	harden'd with warrior-blood ; never in battle had it deceiv'd	That deeds of daring 'twas destined to 'complish.	with battle-blood hardened, nor blenched it at fight
1461	manna aéngum þára þe hit mid mundum bewand	Den Tapfern getrogen, der es trug in der Hand,	Nie, wenn ein Held mit der Hand es faßte,	any man, who it in hands brandished,	the hand of anyone who hefted it in battle,	1461	any man, of those who brandish'd it with hands,	Ecglaf's kinsman minded not soothly,	in hero’s hand who held it ever,
1462	sé ðe gryresíðas gegán dorste	Wie grausigen Gang er zu gehen wagte	Der den Schreckenspfad zu beschreiten wagte,	he who terrifying journeys dared to enter upon,	anyone who had fought and faced the worst	1462	who ways of terror durst go,	Exulting in strength, what erst he had spoken	on paths of peril prepared to go
1463	folcstede fára· næs þæt forma síð	Im Volk der Feinde; es förderte jetzt	Der Ehre Feld. Nicht zum ersten Male	the domain of foes; it was not the first time	in the gap of danger. This was not the first time	1463	the trysting place of perils. That time was not the first,	Drunken with wine, when the weapon he lent to	to folkstead of foes. Not first time this
1464	þæt hit ellenweorc æfnan scolde.	Kühne Kraftthat keineswegs zuerst.	Sollte der Stahl seine Stärke erproben.	that it courage-work had been obliged to perform.	it had been called to perform heroic feats.	1464	that it a work of valour should achieve:	A sword-hero bolder; himself did not venture	it was destined to do a daring task.
1465	Húru ne gemunde mago Ecgláfes	Der arbeitkräftige Ecglafssohn.	Kaum noch wußte der kräftige Recke,	Indeed he could not have recalled, the kin of Ecgelaf,	When he lent that blade to the better swordsman,	1465	at all events remember'd not Ecglaf's son,	'Neath the strife of the currents his life to endanger,	For he bore not in mind, the bairn of Ecglaf
1466	eafoþes cræftig þæt hé aér gespræc	Gedachte des nicht mehr was er damals gesprochen	Ecglafs Sohn, was er eh'mals gesprochen,	mighty in strength, that which he had said before,	Unferth, the strong-built son of Ecglaf,	1466	crafty in trouble, what he ere had said,	To fame-deeds perform; there he forfeited glory,	sturdy and strong, that speech he had made,
1467	wíne druncen þá hé þæs waépnes onláh	Von Weine trunken, nun er die Waffe herlieh	Vom Wein erregt, als die Waffe er lieh	drunk on wine, when he lent that the weapon	could hardly have remembered the ranting speech	1467	with wine drunken, when he the weapon lent	Repute for his strength. Not so with the other	drunk with wine, now this weapon he lent
1468	sélran sweordfrecan selfa ne dorste	Dem stärkern Streiter: an seiner Statt sein Leben	Dem würdigeren Helden. Er wagte nicht selbst,	to a better swordsman, he himself did not dare	he had made in his cups. He was not man enough	1468	to a better sworded warrior. Himself durst not	When he clad in his corslet had equipped him for battle.	to a stouter swordsman. Himself, though, durst not
1469	under ýða gewin aldre genéþan,	Wollt er nicht wagen im Gewühl der Flut,	Im Flutgewühl zu gefährden sein Leben	under the waves' turmoil to risk his life,	to face the turmoil of a fight under water	1469	amid the strife of waves venture his life,		under welter of waters wager his life
1470	drihtscype dréogan· þaér hé dóme forléas	Sich der Kämpenschaft erkühnen: so kam er um den Ruhm	Durch rächende Tat. Seinen Ruhm büßt er ein,	to carry out bravery; there he forfeited glory,	and the risk to his life. So there he lost	1470	a noble deed perform ; there he his credit lost		as loyal liegeman. So lost he his glory,
1471	ellenmaérðum· ne wæs þaém óðrum swá	Hohen Heldenthums; da behielt ihn der andere,	Sein Ansehen als Krieger. Ein anderer Mann	fame from valour; it was not so for the other,	fame and repute. It was different for the other	1471	for valorous deeds ; not so was it with the other,		honor of earls. With the other not so,
1472	syðþan hé hine tó gúðe gegyred hæfde.	Der sich zur Reckenthat gerüstet hatte.	War er, der so kühn zum Kampf sich gerüstet.	when he himself for war had equipped.	rigged out in his gear, ready to do battle.	1472	when himself for battle he had prepared.		who girded him now for the grim encounter.

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1473	Béowulf maðelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Beowulf sprach, der Geborene Ecgtheows:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	1473	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow:—
1474	'Geþenc nú, se maéra maga Healfdenes	»Gedenke nun, Healfdens erhabner Sohn,	'Kampfbereit bin ich, mein kluger Fürst!	'Think now, glorious kinsman of Half-Dane,	“Wisest of kings, now that I have come	1474	“Let now bear in mind the great son of Healfdene,	„Recall now, oh, famous kinsman of Healfdene,	“Have mind, thou honored offspring of Healfdene,
1475	snottra fengel· nú ic eom síðes fús·	Erfahrner Fürst, da ich zur Fahrt bereit bin,	Nun gedenke der Worte, würdiger Sproß	wise chieftain, now I am eager for the adventure,	to the point of action, I ask you to recall	1475	the sagacious prince, now I am ready for my journey,	Prince very prudent, now to part I am ready,	gold-friend of men, now I go on this quest,
1476	goldwine gumena, hwæt wit géo spraécon:	Goldfreund der Männer, was wir gestern sprachen:	Des edlen Healfdene, die einst wir gewechselt,	gold-friend of man, what we spoke of earlier:	what we said earlier: that you, son of Halfdane	1476	gold- friend of men, what we have before spoken:	Gold-friend of earlmen, what erst we agreed on,	sovran wise, what once was said:
1477	gif ic æt þearfe þínre scolde	Wenn ich in deiner Bedrängniss sollte	Daß du, wenn in deinem Dienste ich fiele,	if I in employment of yours should	and gold-friend to retainers, that you, if I should fall	1477	If I for thy need should	Should I lay down my life in lending thee assistance,	if in thy cause it came that I
1478	aldre linnan· þæt ðú mé á waére	Das Leben verlieren, du wolltest lebenslang	Nach meinem Heimgang, hortspendender König,	be parted from life, that you for me ever would be,	and suffer death while serving your cause,	1478	lose my life, that thou wouldst ever be to me,	When my earth-joys were over, thou wouldst evermore serve me	should lose my life, thou wouldst loyal bide
1479	forðgewitenum on fæder staéle·	Mir Heimgefahrenen an Vaters Stelle sein.	Die Pflichten des Vaters erfüllen würdest.	having passed on, in the place of a father;	would act like a father to me afterwards.	1479	when hence departed, in a father's stead.	In stead of a father; my faithful thanemen,	to me, though fallen, in father’s place!
1480	wes þú mundbora mínum magoþegnum	Sei nun Schutz und Schirm der Schar meiner Degen,	Sei Stütze denn meinen Stammgenossen,	be you hand-bearer to my young retainers,	If this combat kills me, take care	1480	Be thou a guardian to my fellow thanes,	My trusty retainers, protect thou and care for,	Be guardian, thou, to this group of my thanes,
1481	hondgesellum gif mec hild nime	Meiner Kriegsgefährten, wenn der Kampf mich hinnimmt.	Dem treuen Gefolg', wenn der Tod mich entrafft,	hand-companions, if battle takes me,	of my young company, my comrades in arms.	1481	my near comrades, if war take me off ;	Fall I in battle: and, Hrothgar belovèd,	my warrior-friends, if War should seize me;
1482	swylce þú ðá mádmas, þé þú mé sealdest,	Die Schätze sende, die ich geschenkt erhielt,	Und was du an Schätzen geschenkt mir, sende,	so too you the treasures, those which you gave me,	And be sure also, my beloved Hrothgar,	1482	also do thou the treasures, which thou hast given me,	Send unto Higelac the high-valued jewels	and the goodly gifts thou gavest me,
1483	Hróðgár léofa, Higeláce onsend·	Dem Hygelak hin, Hrodgar, Geliebter,	Hrodgar, mein lieber! dem Hygelac zu.	beloved Hrothgar, send on to Hygelac;	to send Hygelac the treasures I received.	1483	dear Hrothgar, send to Hygelac:	Thou to me hast allotted. The lord of the Geatmen	Hrothgar beloved, to Hygelac send!
1484	mæg þonne on þaém golde ongitan Géata dryhten,	Daß an dem Gold erkenne der Geaten Obherr,	Erkennen wird dann der König der Gauten,	he then will able to in the gold observe, the lord of the Geats,	Let the lord of the Geats gaze on that gold,	1484	then by that gold may know the Goths' lord,	May perceive from the gold, the Hrethling may see it	Geatland’s king may ken by the gold,
1485	geséon sunu Hraédles þonne hé on þæt sinc starað	Hredels Sohn schaue, wenn er den Schatz bewundert,	Hredels Sohn, wenn den Hort er betrachtet,	to perceive, the son of Hrethel, when he on that treasures stares,	let Hrethel’s son take note of it and see	1485	the son of Hrethel see, when he on that treasure gazes,	When he looks on the jewels, that a gem-giver found I	Hrethel’s son see, when he stares at the treasure,
1486	þæt ic gumcystum gódne funde	Welch einen guten und gabenmilden	Daß ich fand einen Fürsten, der freigebig war,	that I one of noble virtues, a good king, had found,	that I found a ring-giver of rare magnificence	1486	that I for his bounties found a good	Good over-measure, enjoyed him while able.	that I got me a friend for goodness famed,
1487	béaga bryttan bréac þonne móste.	Hortspender auch hier ich hatte, weil ich lebte.	Einen Recken, der reichlich Ringe verteilte.	dispenser of rings, enjoyed while I could.	and enjoyed the good of his generosity.	1487	distributor of rings: I enjoyed them when I might.	And the ancient heirloom Unferth permit thou,	and joyed while I could in my jewel-bestower.
1488	Ond þú Hunferð laét ealde láfe	Aber Hunferd habe, der hochberühmte,	Und das alte Erbstück laß Unferd besitzen,	And let Unferth the old heirloom,	And Unferth is to have what I inherited:	1488	And do thou let Hunferth the ancient relic,	The famed one to have, the heavy-sword splendid	And let Unferth wield this wondrous sword,
1489	wraétlíc waégsweord wídcúðne man	Zum Ersatz das Schwert mit scharfer Klinge,	Den weitberühmten, das wuchtige Schwert,	the glorious wave-sword, (let) the widely-known man	to that far-famed man I bequeath my own	1489	the curious war-sword, the far -fam'd man,	The hard-edgèd weapon; with Hrunting to aid me,	earl far-honored, this heirloom precious,
1490	heardecg habban· ic mé mid Hruntinge	Das alte Erbstück, da Ich mit Hrunting	Die harte Klinge; mit Hrunting erwerb' ich	have that hard-edged (sword); I for myself with Hrunting	sharp-honed, wave-sheened wonderblade.	1490	the hard- edged, have: I will with Hrunting me	I shall gain me glory, or grim-death shall take me.“	hard of edge: with Hrunting I
1491	dóm gewyrce oþðe mec déað nimeð.'	Mir Ruhm erringe, mich raffe denn der Tod.«	Ewigen Ruhm oder ende im Streite.'	will gain glory, unless Death takes me.'	With Hrunting I shall gain glory or die.”	1491	work renown, or me death shall take.“	The atheling of Geatmen uttered these words and	seek doom of glory, or Death shall take me.”
1492	Æfter þaém wordum Weder-Géata léod	Mit Eifer beeilte sich, da er also geredet,	So sprach der Held und hastig enteilt' er,	After these words the man of the Weder-Geats	After these words, the prince of the Weather-Geats	1492	After those words the Weder- Goths' lord	Heroic did hasten, not any rejoinder	After these words the Weder-Geat lord
1493	efste mid elne· nalas andsware	Der Wedergeaten Fürst, er wollte nicht erst	Der edle Gaute, auf Antwort nimmer	hastened with courage; not in the least for a reply	was impatient to be away and plunged suddenly:	1493	with ardour hasten'd, nor answer	Was willing to wait for; the wave-current swallowed	boldly hastened, biding never
1494	bídan wolde· brimwylm onfeng	Die Antwort abwarten. Den Edling empfieng	Wollte er warten; die Wogen umfingen	did he wish to await; the surging-lake enfolded	without more ado, he dived into the heaving	1494	would await: the ocean -surge receiv'd	The doughty-in-battle. Then a day's-length elapsed ere	answer at all: and ocean floods
1495	hilderince. Ðá wæs hwíl dæges,	Das Brandungswallen. Es braucht' einen Tag,	Den streitbaren Mann. Eine Stunde währt' es,	the battle-warrior. Then it was a long part of a day,	depths of the lake. It was the best part of a day	1495	the warlike man. Then was a day's space	He was able to see the sea at its bottom.	closed o’er the hero. Long while of the day
1496	aér hé þone grundwong ongytan mehte	Da konnt er den Grund erst erkennen des Meers.	Eh' er tauchend erreichte den tiefen Grund.	ere he the bottom could perceive,	before he could see the solid bottom.	1496	ere he the ground-plain could perceive.	Early she found then who fifty of winters	fled ere he felt the floor of the sea.
1497	sóna þæt onfunde sé ðe flóda begong	Sofort erfuhr es die der Fluten Reich	Da merkte sofort die mordbegier'ge,	at once she found it out, --she who the floods' expanse,	Quickly the one who haunted those waters,	1497	Forthwith discover'd she who the floods' course	The course of the currents kept in her fury,	Soon found the fiend who the flood-domain
1498	heorogífre behéold hund misséra	Seit hundert Halbjahren haßvoll bewohnte,	Das hungrige Weib, das schon hundert Jahre	fiercely-ravenous, held a hundred half-years,	who had scavenged and gone her gluttonous rounds	1498	bloodthirsty had held a hundred years,	Grisly and greedy, that the grim one's dominion	sword-hungry held these hundred winters,
1499	grim ond graédig þæt þaér gumena sum	Die grimmgierige, daß gern der Männer Einer	Im Moore gehaust, daß ein Menschenkind	wrathful and greedy-- that there one of the humans	for a hundred seasons, sensed a human	1499	fierce and greedy, that there a man	Some one of men from above was exploring.	greedy and grim, that some guest from above,
1500	ælwihta eard ufan cunnode·	Das Erbe der Unholde ausgeforscht hätte.	In der Unholde Reich von obenher eindrang.	the realm of strange being explored from above;	observing her outlandish lair from above.	1500	the country of strange creatures was from above exploring ;	Forth did she grab them, grappled the warrior	some man, was raiding her monster-realm.
1501	gráp þá tógéanes· gúðrinc geféng	Sie griff ihm entgegen, in greuligen Klauen	Flink packte sie zu und faßte den Krieger	then she groped towards, seized the warrior	So she lunged and clutched and managed to catch him	1501	then grasp'd towards him, the warrior seiz'd	With horrible clutches; yet no sooner she injured	She grasped out for him with grisly claws,
1502	atolan clommum· nó þý aér in gescód	Faßte sie den Fürsten; doch verfieng das nicht,	Mit den schrecklichen Klauen, doch Schaden tat sie	in terrible clasps; Not the sooner she crushed inside	in her brutal grip; but his body, for all that,	1502	in her horrid clutches: yet not the sooner did she penetrate	His body unscathèd: the burnie out-guarded,	and the warrior seized; yet scathed she not
1503	hálan líce· hring útan ymbbearh	Seinen Leib zu verletzen: ihr ließ es nicht zu,	Dem Recken nicht an, den die Ringe schützten,	his hale body; the ring-mail gave him protection from without,	remained unscathed: the mesh of the chain-mail	1503	the sound body, for the ring-mail protected him without,	That she proved but powerless to pierce through the armor,	his body hale; the breastplate hindered,
1504	þæt héo þone fyrdhom ðurhfón ne mihte	Daß sie das Kriegskleid durchkrallen mochte	Daß die Brünne sie nicht zu durchbrechen vermochte,	that she the soldier-garment could not penetrate,	saved him on the outside. Her savage talons	1504	so that she that war-case might not pierce through,	The limb-mail locked, with loath-grabbing fingers.	as she strove to shatter the sark of war,
1505	locene leoðosyrcan láþan fingrum.	Mit feindlichen Fingern, die geflochtene Brünne.	Das geflochtene Kampfnetz, mit feindlichen Krallen.	the interlocked limb-coat, with her loathsome fingers.	failed to rip the web of his warshirt.	1505	the lock'd limb- sark, with her hostile fingers.	The sea-wolf bare then, when bottomward came she,	the linkéd harness, with loathsome hand.
1506	Bær þá séo brimwylf þá héo tó botme cóm	Die Seewölfin brachte, als sie den Boden fand,	Da schleppte die Wölfin des Wassers zur Höhle,	Then the sea-wolf bore, when she had come to the bottom,	Then once she touched bottom, that wolfish swimmer	1506	Bore then the sea- wolf, when she to the bottom came,	The ring-prince homeward, that he after was powerless	Then bore this brine-wolf, when bottom she touched,
1507	hringa þengel tó hofe sínum	Zu ihrer Halle hin den Helden im Kriegsgewand,	Als er Boden gefaßt, den Brecher der Ringe;	the lord of those rings to her court,	carried the ring-mailed prince to her court	1507	the prince of rings. to her dwelling,	(He had daring to do it) to deal with his weapons,	the lord of rings to the lair she haunted,
1508	swá hé ne mihte --nó hé þæs módig wæs--	Daß er nicht mochte, wie muthig er war,	Nicht konnte er da, so kühn er auch war,	so he could not --no matter how brave he was--	so that for all his courage he could never use	1508	so that he might not (resolute as he was)	But many a mere-beast tormented him swimming,	whiles vainly he strove, though his valor held,
1509	waépna gewealdan ac hine wundra þæs fela	Seiner Waffen walten. Viel Wundergeschöpfe	Seine Waffen gebrauchen, wenn wildes Getier	wield his weapon, but him so many bizarre things	the weapons he carried; and a bewildering horde	1509	his weapons command ; but him therefore many wondrous beings	Flood-beasts no few with fierce-biting tusks did	weapon to wield against wondrous monsters
1510	swecte on sunde· saédéor monig	Setzten im Sund ihm zu; der Seethiere Manches	Im Sumpfe ihn angriff, manch Seeungeheuer	smelled in the deep, many sea-beasts	came at him from the depths, droves of sea-beasts	1510	oppress'd in the deep, many a sea-beast	Break through his burnie, the brave one pursued they.	that sore beset him; sea-beasts many
1511	hildetúxum heresyrcan bræc·	Hatte mit Hauzähnen seinen Harnisch zerbrochen,	Mit den Hauern zornig am Harnisch zerrte,	with battle-tusks tore at his army-mail,	who attacked with tusks and tore at his chain-mail	1511	with its battle- tusks the martial sark brake,	The earl then discovered he was down in some cavern	tried with fierce tusks to tear his mail,
1512	éhton áglaécan. Ðá se eorl ongeat	Den Armen geängstet.	Den Mut'gen gefährdend. Nun merkte der Held,	the horrors attacked. Then the earl saw	in a ghastly onslaught. The gallant man	1512	themiserable beings pursuedhim. Then the warrior found	Where no water whatever anywise harmed him,	and swarmed on the stranger. But soon he marked
1513	þæt hé níðsele náthwylcum wæs	Der Edling sah sich jetzt	Daß er jetzt in weitem Gewölb' sich befand,	that he in a hall of hatred --I know not which-- was,	could see he had entered some hellish turn-hole	1513	that he in a hostile hall, he knew not what, was,	And the clutch of the current could come not anear him,	he was now in some hall, he knew not which,
1514	þaér him naénig wæter wihte ne sceþede	Er wuste nicht in welcher Wohnung des Abgrunds.	Wo ihn Wasser nicht netzte, die wogende Flut	where not any water him oppressed at all,	and yet the water did not work against him	1514	where him no water in aught could scathe,	Since the roofed-hall prevented; brightness a-gleaming	where water never could work him harm,
1515	né him for hrófsele hrínan ne mehte	Hier mochte das Meerwaßer nicht mehr ihm schaden:	Das Dach nicht durchdrang, das dem Drucke trotzte	nor him, due to the the hall's roof, was not able to reach	because the hall-roofing held off the force of	1515	nor him for the roofed-hall could touch	Fire-light he saw, flashing resplendent.	nor through the roof could reach him ever
1516	faérgripe flódes· fýrléoht geseah,	Ein Dach überdeckt' ihn, daß er unbedrängt verblieb	Der brandenden Wellen; mit bleichem Schein	the sudden onrush of the flood; he saw firelight,	the current; then he saw firelight,	1516	the flood's sudden gripe ; he saw a fire- light,	The good one saw then the sea-bottom's monster,	fangs of the flood. Firelight he saw,
1517	blácne léoman beorhte scínan·	Von der Flut Gefahren. Ein Feuer sah er auch	Erhellte ein Feuer der Höhle Räume.	a pale light shining vividly;	a gleam and flare-up, a glimmer of brightness.	1517	a pale beam, brightly shine:	The mighty mere-woman; he made a great onset	beams of a blaze that brightly shone.
1518	ongeat þá se góda grundwyrgenne	Mit bleichem Lichte leuchten und scheinen.	Nun sah auch der Werte die Wölfin des Sumpfes,	then the good man saw the accursèd one of the deep,	The hero observed that swamp-thing from hell,	1518	then the good warrior perceiy'd the ground-wolf,	With weapon-of-battle, his hand not desisted	Then the warrior was ware of that wolf-of-the-deep,
1519	merewíf mihtig· mægenraés forgeaf	Dabei erblickt er die Brandungswölfin,	Das scheußliche Moorweib; zu mächtigem Schlage	the mighty mere-wife; he gave a powerful thrust	the tarn-hag in all her terrible strength,	1519	the mighty mere- wife ; he made a powerful onslaught	From striking, that war-blade struck on her head then	mere-wife monstrous. For mighty stroke
1520	hildebille· hondswenge ne oftéah	Das mächtige Meerweib. Muthig erhub er	Schwang er das Schwert-- nicht schwach war die Hand --,	to the battle-bill, did not withhold the swing of his hand,	then heaved his war-sword and swung his arm:	1520	with his war-falchion ; the sword-blow withheld not,	A battle-song greedy. The stranger perceived then	he swung his blade, and the blow withheld not.
1521	þæt hire on hafelan hringmaél ágól	Kampf mit dem Kriegsschwert, und barg die Klinge nicht.	Daß ein grimmes Kampflied die gute Klinge	so that on her head the ring-marked sang out	the decorated blade came down ringing	1521	so that on her head the ringed brand sang	The sword would not bite, her life would not injure,	Then sang on her head that seemly blade
1522	graédig gúðléoð· ðá se gist onfand	Die geschwungene Schneide sang ihr ums Haupt	Überm Haupte ihr sang. Doch der Held erfuhr,	a greedy war-song; then the guest discovered	and singing on her head. But he soon found	1522	a horrid war-song. Then the guest found	But the falchion failed the folk-prince when straitened:	its war-song wild. But the warrior found
1523	þæt se beadoléoma bítan nolde,	Ein grausig Kampflied. Da erkannte bald der Gast,	Daß die Schlachtenflamme nicht schneiden wollte,	that the battle-brand did not wish to bite,	his battle-torch extinguished: the shining blade	1523	that the war-beam would not bite,	Erst had it often onsets encountered,	the light-of-battle was loath to bite,
1524	aldre sceþðan ac séo ecg geswác	Daß seine blinkende Waffe nicht beißen wollte,	Nicht schaden dem Feind, ihre Schärfe versagte	to crush life, rather the edge failed	refused to bite. It spared her and failed	1524	life injure, but that the edge fail'd	Oft cloven the helmet, the fated one's armor:	to harm the heart: its hard edge failed
1525	ðéodne æt þearfe· ðolode aér fela	Ihr Leben verletzen: es verließ die Schärfe	In der Not dem Fürsten: doch früher genug	the noble in his need; it had endured already many	the man in his need. It had gone through many	1525	its lord at need ; erst it had endur'd many	'Twas the first time that ever the excellent jewel	the noble at need, yet had known of old
1526	hondgemóta· helm oft gescær	In der Gefahr den Fürsten, die zuvor doch manches	Der Helme durchschlug sie im Handgemenge,	hand-to-hand encounters, often split helm,	hand-to-hand fights, had hewed the armour	1526	hand- encounters, the helmet often slash'd,	Had failed of its fame. Firm-mooded after,	strife hand to hand, and had helmets cloven,
1527	faéges fyrdhrægl· ðá wæs forma síð	Handgemenge ausgehalten, oft Helm und Kampfkleid	Wenn todgeweiht deren Träger waren:	the war-garments of the doomed; this was the first time	and helmets of the doomed, but here at last	1527	the fated's war-garb ; then was the first time	Not heedless of valor, but mindful of glory,	doomed men’s fighting-gear. First time, this,
1528	déorum mádme þæt his dóm álæg.	Getrennt dem Todgeweihten; dem theuern Kleinod	Ihre Ehre erblich zum ersten Male.	for the precious treasure that its glory failed.	the fabulous powers of that heirloom failed.	1528	for the precious treasure, that its power fail'd.	Was Higelac's kinsman; the hero-chief angry	for the gleaming blade that its glory fell.
1529	Eft wæs anraéd, nalas elnes læt	Geschah es zum erstenmal, daß seine Macht erlag.	Doch rasch entschlossen, des Ruhms gedenkend,	Again was resolute, not at all slackening in courage,	Hygelac’s kinsman kept thinking about	1529	Again was resolute, slacken'd not his ardour,	Cast then his carved-sword covered with jewels	Firm still stood, nor failed in valor,
1530	maérða gemyndig maég Hýgláces	Doch verblieb starkmüthig, zum Streit nicht läßig,	Bewies Hygelacs Neffe die Heldenkraft:	mindful of fame the kinsman of Hygelac	his name and fame: he never lost heart.	1530	of his great deeds mindful, Hygelác's kinsman ;	That it lay on the earth, hard and steel-pointed;	heedful of high deeds, Hygelac’s kinsman;
1531	wearp ðá wundenmaél wraéttum gebunden	Des Heldenruhms gedenk, Hygelaks Neffe.	Auf den Boden warf er die bunte Klinge,	then he threw aside the twisting pattern (sword), adorned with ornaments,	Then, in a fury, he flung his sword away.	1531	cast then the twisted brand, curiously bound,	He hoped in his strength, his hand-grapple sturdy.	flung away fretted sword, featly jewelled,
1532	yrre óretta þæt hit on eorðan læg	Er warf das Waffen hin, das schmuck gewundene,	Die köstlich verzierte, der zornige Kämpe,	the angry warrior, so that it lay on the earth,	The keen, inlaid, worm-loop-patterned steel	1532	the angry champion, so that on the earth it lay	So any must act whenever he thinketh	the angry earl; on earth it lay
1533	stíð ond stýlecg· strenge getrúwode,	Der unmuthge Edling: an der Erde lag es	Die stählerne Wehr; seiner Stärke vertraut' er,	firm and steel-edged; he trusted to strength,	was hurled to the ground: he would have to rely	1533	stiff and steel - edged, in his strength he trusted,	To gain him in battle glory unending,	steel-edged and stiff. His strength he trusted,
1534	mundgripe mægenes· swá sceal man doön	Mit der stählernen Klinge. Seiner Stärke vertraut er nur,	Seiner mächtigen Faust. So verfahre ein Mann,	his hand-grip of might; so must a man do,	on the might of his arm. So must a man do	1534	in his hand-gripe of power ; so must a man do,	And is reckless of living. The lord of the War-Geats	hand-gripe of might. So man shall do
1535	þonne hé æt gúðe gegán þenceð	Dem harten Handgriff. So soll der Held thun,	Der im Streit erstrebt unsterbliches Lob,	when he in war intends to gain	who intends to gain enduring glory	1535	when in battle he thinks of gaining	(He shrank not from battle) seized by the shoulder	whenever in war he weens to earn him
1536	longsumne lof· ná ymb his líf cearað.	Wenn er im Wehrkampf zu gewinnen denkt	Und willigen Herzens wag' er das Leben!	long-lasting praise; he cares not for his life.	in a combat. Life doesn’t cost him a thought.	1536	lasting praise, nor about his life cares.	The mother of Grendel; then mighty in struggle	lasting fame, nor fears for his life!
1537	sydaudioGeféng þá be eaxle --nalas for faéhðe mearn--	Langwährend Lob, nicht ums Leben sorgen.	Bei der Schulter ergriff -- nicht scheut' er den Kampf --	Grabbed her then by the shoulder --not in the least regretting the feud--	Then the prince of War-Geats, warming to this fight	1537	Seiz'd then by the shoulder, (he reck'd not of her malice)	Swung he his enemy, since his anger was kindled,	Seized then by shoulder, shrank not from combat,
1538	Gúð-Géata léod, Grendles módor·	Bei der Achsel erfaßte, Gefahr nicht scheuend	Der mutige Gaute die Mutter Grendels;	the prince of the War-Geats, Grendel's mother;	with Grendel’s mother, gripped her shoulder	1538	the war- Goths' lord, Grendel's mother:	That she fell to the floor. With furious grapple	the Geatish war-prince Grendel’s mother.
1539	brægd þá beadwe heard þá hé gebolgen wæs	Der Geaten Gönner Grendels Mutter.	Es rang im Zorn der rüstige Krieger	the hard man of conflict then heaved, now that he was enraged,	and laid about him in a battle frenzy:	1539	then the fierce warrior drag'd (as he was incens'd,)	She gave him requital early thereafter,	Flung then the fierce one, filled with wrath,
1540	feorhgeníðlan þæt héo on flet gebéah·	Der Kampfkühne schwenkte, ihm kam nun der Zorn,	Die Feindin nieder. Sie fiel zur Erde,	the deadly foe, so that she fell to the floor;	he pitched his killer opponent to the floor	1540	the mortal foe, so that on the place she bow'd.	And stretched out to grab him; the strongest of warriors	his deadly foe, that she fell to ground.
1541	héo him eft hraþe handlean forgeald	Die furchtbare Feindin: sie fiel zu Boden.	Doch galt sie ihm schnell mit gleicher Münze,	she again him quickly gave hand-reward	but she rose quickly and retaliated,	1541	She him again quickly paid a hand- reward	Faint-mooded stumbled, till he fell in his traces,	Swift on her part she paid him back
1542	grimman grápum ond him tógéanes féng·	Doch hatte sie hurtig ihm Handlohn gereicht	Indem sie mit grimmigen Griffen ihn packte;	with wrathful grips and clutched him against herself;	grappled him tightly in her grim embrace.	1542	with her fierce grasps, and at him caught:	Foot-going champion. Then she sat on the hall-guest	with grisly grasp, and grappled with him.
1543	oferwearp þá wérigmód wigena strengest	Mit grimmen Griffen ihm entgegen drängend.	Sie warf ihn herum, die wütende Hexe,	then, weary in spirit, he stumbled, the strongest man,	The sure-footed fighter felt daunted,	1543	overthrew then the weary of mood, of warriors strongest,	And wielded her war-knife wide-bladed, flashing,	Spent with struggle, stumbled the warrior,
1544	féþecempa þæt hé on fylle wearð·	Streitmüde strauchelte der Streiter Gestrengster	Und es stürzte zu Boden der Streitschar Lenker.	warrior on foot, so that he was in a fall;	the strongest of warriors stumbled and fell.	1544	the active champion, so that he was about to perish.	For her son would take vengeance, her one only bairn.	fiercest of fighting-men, fell adown.
1545	ofsæt þá þone selegyst ond hyre seax getéah	Im Fußkampfe, daß er zu Falle kam.	Sie kniet' auf ihm nieder, die Klinge zog sie,	then she bestrode the guest in her hall, and drew her seax,	So she pounced upon him and pulled out	1545	She then press'd down the hallguest, and her poniard drew,	His breast-armor woven bode on his shoulder;	On the hall-guest she hurled herself, hent her short sword,
1546	brád ond brúnecg· wolde hire bearn wrecan	Da saß sie auf den Saalgast, zog ihr Schwert hervor,	Das kurze Messer, ihr Kind zu rächen,	broad and bright-edged; she wished to avenge her son,	a broad, whetted knife: now she would avenge	1546	broad, brown-edged ; she would avenge her son,	It guarded his life, the entrance defended	broad and brown-edged, the bairn to avenge,
1547	ángan eaferan· him on eaxle læg	Das breite braunschneidige, den Gebornen zu rächen,	Den einzigen Erben. Doch Achsel und Hals	only offspring; on his shoulder lay	her only child. But the mesh of chain-mail	1547	her only offspring. On his shoulder lay	'Gainst sword-point and edges. Ecgtheow's son there	the sole-born son.—On his shoulder lay
1548	bréostnet bróden; þæt gebearh féore	Den einzigen Absproß. Doch auf der Achsel lag ihm	Schirmte die Brünne: sie schützte sein Leben,	woven breast-net; it protected life,	on Beowulf’s shoulder shielded his life,	1548	the braided breast - net, which his life protected,	Had fatally journeyed, champion of Geatmen,	braided breast-mail, barring death,
1549	wið ord ond wið ecge ingang forstód.	Das geflochtene Brustnetz: das barg sein Leben,	Die allen Waffen den Eingang wehrte.	against point and against edge it withstood entry.	turned the edge and tip of the blade.	1549	against point and against edge entrance withstood.	In the arms of the ocean, had the armor not given,	withstanding entrance of edge or blade.
1550	Hæfde ðá forsíðod sunu Ecgþéowes	Und wehrte der gewetzten Waffe den Eingang.	Geendet hätte Ecgtheows Sohn	Then he would have perished, the son of Edgetheow,	The son of Ecgtheow would have surely perished	1550	Had then perish'd Ecgtheow's son	Close-woven corslet, comfort and succor,	Life would have ended for Ecgtheow’s son,
1551	under gynne grund Géata cempa	Gesunken wäre da der Sohn Ecgtheows	Im tiefen Moor, der tapfere Jüte,	under the yawning ground, the champion of the Geats,	and the Geats lost their warrior under the wide earth	1551	under the spacious ground, the Goths' champion,	And had God most holy not awarded the victory,	under wide earth for that earl of Geats,
1552	nemne him heaðobyrne helpe gefremede	Unter den großen Grund, der Geatenkämpe,	Wenn der Harnisch nicht ihm Hilfe gewährte,	except that him the war-byrnie provided help,	had the strong links and locks of his war-gear	1552	had not him his martial byrnie help afforded,	All-knowing Lord; easily did heaven's	had his armor of war not aided him,
1553	herenet hearde-- ond hálig god	Hätte nicht die Brünne den Biedern geschirmt,	Das gute Streithemd, und Gott im Himmel,	firm army-net-- and holy God	not helped to save him: holy God	1553	his war-net hard, and holy God	Ruler most righteous arrange it with justice;	battle-net hard, and holy God
1554	gewéold wígsigor· wítig drihten	Das harte Heernetz, und der heilige Gott,	Der sel'ge Herrscher, ihm Sieg nicht verlieh;	controlled the war-victory; the wise Lord,	decided the victory. It was easy for	1554	in war triumphant, rul'd ; the wise Lord,	Uprose he erect ready for battle.	wielded the victory, wisest Maker.
1555	rodera raédend hit on ryht gescéd	Der des Waffensiegs waltet, der weise König,	Gerecht entschied der Richter der Welt,	the Ruler of the heavens, decided it rightly,	the Lord, the Ruler of Heaven, to redress the balance	1555	Ruler of the skies, decided it with justice		The Lord of Heaven allowed his cause;
1556	ýðelíce syþðan hé eft ástód.	Der Himmel Berather, der nach dem Recht entschied.	Und der Fürst kam leicht auf die Füße wieder.	easily, thereupon he stood up again.	once Beowulf got back up on his feet.	1556	easily, when he again stood up.		and easily rose the earl erect.

23. Grendels Haupt (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1557	Geseah ðá on searwum sigeéadig bil	Unschwer ward es ihm wieder aufzustehen:	Nun gewahrte sein Aug' unter anderen Waffen	He saw then among the arms a victory-blessed bill,	Then he saw a blade that boded well,	1557	Then saw he among the arms a victorious falchion,	Then he saw mid the war-gems a weapon of victory,	’Mid the battle-gear saw he a blade triumphant,
1558	ealdsweord eotenisc ecgum þýhtig	Da sah er unter Waffen eine sieghafte Barte	Ein ruhmverheißendes Riesenschwert,	an old giantish sword with firm edges,	a sword in her armoury, an ancient heirloom	1558	an old eotenish sword of edges doughty,	An ancient giant-sword, of edges a-doughty,	old-sword of Eotens, with edge of proof,
1559	wigena weorðmynd· þæt wæs waépna cyst	Von tüchtiger Schneide, ein Schwert der Riesen,	Ein köstliches Kleinod, des Kriegers Zierde,	an honour of warriors, it was the choicest weapon,	from the days of the giants, an ideal weapon,	1559	the pride of warriors ; that [was] of weapons choicest,	Glory of warriors: of weapons 'twas choicest,	warriors’ heirloom, weapon unmatched,
1560	búton hit wæs máre ðonne aénig mon óðer	Aber der Kämpen Zier, eine Krone der Waffen;	Doch so übergroß, daß ein anderer Mann	but it was more than any other man	one that any warrior would envy,	1560	save it was greater than any other man	Only 'twas larger than any man else was	—save only ’twas more than other men
1561	tó beaduláce ætberan meahte	Nur war es zu wuchtig als daß jedweder es	Schwerlich im Streite geschwungen hätte	to battle-play could carry,	but so huge and heavy of itself	1561	to the game of war might bear forth,	Able to bear to the battle-encounter,	to bandy-of-battle could bear at all—
1562	gód ond geatolíc gíganta geweorc·	Beim Schwerterspiel zu schwingen vermöchte,	Die gute Wehr, das Werk der Giganten.	good and stately, the work of giants;	only Beowulf could wield it in a battle.	1562	good and elegant, the work of giants.	The good and splendid work of the giants.	as the giants had wrought it, ready and keen.
1563	hé geféng þá fetelhilt· freca Scyldinga	Das gut und gründlich von Giganten gewirkte.	Dies Schwert ergriff der Scyldingenheld:	he seized then the ring-hilt, champion of the Scyldings	So the Shieldings’ hero, hard-pressed and enraged,	1563	Then seiz'd he the knotted hilt, the Scyldings' warrior ;	He grasped then the sword-hilt, knight of the Scyldings,	Seized then its chain-hilt the Scyldings’ chieftain,
1564	hréoh ond heorogrim hringmaél gebrægd	Schon faßte die Hilze der Fürst der Schildinge:	In zornigem Grimm, fast verzweifelnd am Leben,	wild and furiously battle-fierce, he drew the ring-marked (sword)	took a firm hold of the hilt and swung	1564	fierce and deadly grim, the ringed brand he drew,	Bold and battle-grim, brandished his ring-sword,	bold and battle-grim, brandished the sword,
1565	aldres orwéna· yrringa slóh	Herb und heergrimm das Heftschwert schwang er	Hob er die Klinge zu kräftigem Hieb,	without hope of life, angrily struck,	the blade in an arc, a resolute blow	1565	of life hopeless angrily struck,	Hopeless of living, hotly he smote her,	reckless of life, and so wrathfully smote
1566	þæt hire wið halse heard grápode·	Wie am Leben verzweifelnd mit zornigem Schlag,	Daß die harte den Hals der Hexe durchschnitt,	so that through her neck it clutched hard,	that bit deep into her neck-bone	1566	so that against her neck the falchion pass'd through all	That the fiend-woman's neck firmly it grappled,	that it gripped her neck and grasped her hard,
1567	bánhringas bræc· bil eal ðurhwód	Daß er hart sie hier am Halse verletzte,	Die Wirbel trennte der Todgeweihten,	broke bone-rings; the bill passed entirely through	and severed it entirely, toppling the doomed	1567	her fated carcase: on the ground she sank.	Broke through her bone-joints, the bill fully pierced her	her bone-rings breaking: the blade pierced through
1568	faégne flaéschoman· héo on flet gecrong·	Und die Beinringe brach. Die Barte durchsauste	Ihr Fleisch zerstückte. Sie fiel auf den Estrich	the doomed cloak of flesh; she fell on the floor;	house of her flesh; she fell to the floor.	1568	it grip'd her hard, her bone- rings brake,	Fate-cursèd body, she fell to the ground then:	that fated-one’s flesh: to floor she sank.
1569	sweord wæs swátig· secg weorce gefeh.	Der Verfehmten Fleisch: sie fiel zu Boden.	Und den Beowulf freute sein blutiges Werk.	the sword was bloody, the warrior rejoiced in his work.	The sword dripped blood, the swordsman was elated.	1569	The sword was gory, the warrior in his work rejoiced ;	The hand-sword was bloody, the hero exulted.	Bloody the blade: he was blithe of his deed.
1570	Líxte se léoma· léoht inne stód	Die Waffe war blutig, des Werkes froh der Held.	Hell glänzte das Licht in der Höhle Tiefen,	The gleam flashed, the light stood within,	A light appeared and the place brightened	1570	the beam shone, light stood within,	The brand was brilliant, brightly it glimmered,	Then blazed forth light. ’Twas bright within
1571	efne swá of hefene hádre scíneð	Die Lohe leuchtete: licht ward es innen	Wie heiter herab vom Himmel scheint	even as from heaven shines brightly	the way the sky does when heaven’s candle	1571	even as from heaven then by the wall turn'd,	Just as from heaven gemlike shineth	as when from the sky there shines unclouded
1572	rodores candel· hé æfter recede wlát·	Eben wie vom heitern Himmel scheint	Die Leuchte des Weltalls. Er lugte umher,	the sky's candle; he looked about the hall;	is shining clearly. He inspected the vault:	1572	serenely shines the candle of the firmament.	The torch of the firmament. He glanced 'long the building,	heaven’s candle. The hall he scanned.
1573	hwearf þá be wealle· waépen hafenade	Die Leuchte der Lüfte. Entlang der Halle blickt' er:	Schritt hin an der Wand und die Waffe hob er	moved along the wall, weapon raised	with sword held high, its hilt raised	1573	He through the dwelling look'd ; his weapon rais'd	And turned by the wall then, Higelac's vassal	By the wall then went he; his weapon raised
1574	heard be hiltum Higeláces ðegn	Da wandte sich zur Wand, die Waffe erhebend,	Am Heft empor, Hygelacs Degen,	fierce with hilts, Hygelac's thane,	to guard and threaten, Hygelac’s thane	1574	hard by the hilt, Hygelac's thane,	Raging and wrathful raised his battle-sword	high by its hilts the Hygelac-thane,
1575	yrre ond anraéd· næs séo ecg fracod	Die harte bei der Hilze, Hygelaks Degen	Entschlossenen Sinns. Die Schneide erwies sich	angry and single-minded; nor was that edge useless	scouted by the wall in Grendel’s wake.	1575	angry and resolv'd ; (nor was the edge useless	Strong by the handle. The edge was not useless	angry and eager. That edge was not useless
1576	hilderince ac hé hraþe wolde	Wild und verwogen. Die Waffe deuchte	Nicht unnütz dem Helden, der eiligst wollte	to the battle-man, but he quickly wished	Now the weapon was to prove its worth.	1576	to the warrior ; ) for he would forthwith	To the hero-in-battle, but he speedily wished to	to the warrior now. He wished with speed
1577	Grendle forgyldan gúðraésa fela	Den Helden herrlich. Hastig sollte sie	Dem Grendel vergelten das gräuliche Unheil,	to repay Grendel for the many war-raids	The warrior determined to take revenge	1577	Grendel requite for the many onslaughts	Give Grendel requital for the many assaults he	Grendel to guerdon for grim raids many,
1578	ðára þe hé geworhte tó West-Denum	Nun Grendeln vergelten die grimmen Thaten,	Das er mehr als einmal den Mannen des Königs,	which he had carried out on the West-Danes	for every gross act Grendel had committed—	1578	that he had made on the West-Danes,	Had worked on the West-Danes not once, but often,	for the war he waged on Western-Danes
1579	oftor micle ðonne on aénne síð	Die er weiland gewirkt an den Westdänen	Den Herdgenossen des Hrodgar antat.	much more often than on a single venture,	and not only for that one occasion	1579	oftener by much than on one occasion,	When he slew in slumber the subjects of Hrothgar,	oftener far than an only time,
1580	þonne hé Hróðgáres heorðgenéatas	Um Manches öfter denn zu Einem Male,	Er erschlug im Schlaf und verschlang sofort	when he Hrothgar's hearth-companions	when he’d come to slaughter the sleeping troops,	1580	when he Hrothgar's hearth -enjoyers	Swallowed down fifteen sleeping retainers	when of Hrothgar’s hearth-companions
1581	slóh on sweofote· slaépende fraét	Wenn er Hrodgars herrliche Heerdgenoßen	Vom Volke der Dänen fünfzehn Krieger,	slaughter in their slumber, devoured in their sleep,	fifteen of Hrothgar’s house-guards	1581	slew in their rest, sleeping devour'd	Of the folk of the Danemen, and fully as many	he slew in slumber, in sleep devoured,
1582	folces Denigea fýftýne men	Erschlug im Schlummer; denn der Schlafenden schlang er	Und die gleiche Anzahl als grause Beute	of the folk of the Danes fifteen men,	surprised on their benches and ruthlessly devoured,	1582	of the Danes ' folk fifteen men,	Carried away, a horrible prey.	fifteen men of the folk of Danes,
1583	ond óðer swylc út offerede	Des Dänenvolkes oft funfzehen Männer;	Schleppte er fort. Für die schlimmen Taten	and other such had he carried out and off	and as many again carried away,	1583	and as many others convey'd away,	He gave him requital, grim-raging champion,	and as many others outward bore,
1584	láðlicu lác· sydaudio hé him þæs léan forgeald	Aber auswärts führt' er noch funfzehn andre	Zahlte ihm jetzt der zornige Recke	hideous haul; he paid him the reward of that,	a brutal plunder. Beowulf in his fury	1584	hateful offerings. He had for that paid him his reward,	When he saw on his rest-place weary of conflict	his horrible prey. Well paid for that
1585	réþe cempa tó ðæs þe hé on ræste geseah	Zu leidvoller Beute. Das lohnt' ihm jetzt	Den gebührenden Lohn. Auf dem Lager erblickt' er	the fierce fighter, in that he saw in repose	now settled that score: he saw the monster	1585	the fierce champion, so well that on his couch he saw,	Grendel lying, of life-joys bereavèd,	the wrathful prince! For now prone he saw
1586	gúðwérigne Grendel licgan	Der stolze Streiter, als er starr auf dem Ruhbett	Die Leiche des grimmen Grendel liegen,	war-weary Grendel lying,	in his resting place, war-weary and wrecked,	1586	of contest weary, Grendel lying	As the battle at Heorot erstwhile had scathed him;	Grendel stretched there, spent with war,
1587	aldorléasne swá him aér gescód	Und leblos Grendeln liegen sah	Der beim Tanz in Heort den Tod sich holte:	lifeless, as he had injured him earlier	a lifeless corpse, a casualty	1587	lifeless, as had for him before decided	His body far bounded, a blow when he suffered,	spoiled of life, so scathed had left him
1588	hild æt Heorote --hrá wíde sprong	Des Kampfs nicht mehr kundig, der des Kampfes Entscheidung	Nun sprang der erkaltete Körper noch einmal	in the conflict at Heorot --the corpse burst wide open,	of the battle in Heorot. The body gaped	1588	the conflict at Heorot ; (The corpse sprang far away,	Death having seized him, sword-smiting heavy,	Heorot’s battle. The body sprang far
1589	syþðan hé æfter déaðe drepe þrówade	Erhielt in Heorot. Hin sprang der Leichnam,	Hoch empor, als der Hieb ihn traf,	when it after death suffered a blow,	at the stroke dealt to it after death:	1589	when after death he the stroke suffer'd,	And he cut off his head then. Early this noticed	when after death it endured the blow,
1590	heorosweng heardne-- ond hine þá héafde becearf.	Als er schon verendet noch den Schwang empfieng,	Die harte Klinge das Haupt ihm abschlug.	a hard sword-stroke-- and then its head he cut off.	Beowulf cut the corpse’s head off.	1590	the hard sword-blow,) and him then sever'd from his head.	The clever carles who as comrades of Hrothgar	sword-stroke savage, that severed its head.
1591	Sóna þæt gesáwon snottre ceorlas	Den scharfen Schwerthieb; er schlug das Haupt ihm ab.	Als nun die klugen Krieger es sahen,	Suddenly that saw the wise fellows,	Immediately the counsellors keeping a lookout	1591	Saw it forthwith the sagacious men,	Gazed on the sea-deeps, that the surging wave-currents	Soon, then, saw the sage companions
1592	þá ðe mid Hróðgáre on holm wliton·	Derweil gewahrten die weisen Recken,	Die in Sorge mit Hrodgar am Sumpfe harrten,	who with Hrothgar looked at the lake,	with Hrothgar, watching the lake water,	1592	those who with Hrothgar, were on the water looking,	Were mightily mingled, the mere-flood was gory:	who waited with Hrothgar, watching the flood,
1593	þæt wæs ýðgeblond eal gemenged	Die oben mit Hrodgarn hinsahn auf das Moor,	Daß rings die Flut rot sich färbte,	that was turmoil of waves all stirred up	saw a heave-up and surge of waves	1593	that the wave- blending was all mingled,	Of the good one the gray-haired together held converse,	that the tossing waters turbid grew,
1594	brim blóde fáh· blondenfeaxe	Daß trüb die Flut sich färbte vor ihnen,	Gemischt mit Blut, da meinten die alten	the water coloured with blood; with blended-hair,	and blood in the backwash. They bowed grey heads,	1594	the deep stain'd with blood ; the grizzly hair'd,	The hoary of head, that they hoped not to see again	blood-stained the mere. Old men together,
1595	gomele ymb gódne ongeador spraécon	Die Brandung blutroth ward. Von dem Biedern sprachen da	Graubärt'gen Kämpen des guten Königs,	aged, about the good man, together they spoke,	spoke in their sage, experienced way	1595	the old, about the good warrior together spake,	The atheling ever, that exulting in victory	hoary-haired, of the hero spake;
1596	þæt hig þæs æðelinges eft ne wéndon·	Untereinander die altergrauen,	Sie hofften nicht länger, daß lebend der Held	that they that noble one did not expect again	about the good warrior, how they never again	1596	that of the noble they expected not again,	He'd return there to visit the distinguished folk-ruler:	the warrior would not, they weened, again,
1597	þæt hé sigehréðig sécean cóme	Nun erhofften sie des Helden Heimkehr nicht mehr,	Und ruhmbedeckt zurück noch kehre	that he, triumphing in victory, would come to seek	expected to see that prince returning	1597	that he in victory exulting, would come to seek	Then many concluded the mere-wolf had killed him.	proud of conquest, come to seek
1598	maérne þéoden· þá ðæs monige gewearð	Daß er dem erfahrnen Fürsten ein freudiger Sieger	Zum edlen Herrscher; fast alle glaubten,	the glorious ruler; then it many agreed,	in triumph to their king. It was clear to many	1598	their great prince ; as of this it was a notice,	The ninth hour came then. From the ness-edge departed	their mighty master. To many it seemed
1599	þæt hine séo brimwylf ábreoten hæfde.	Noch wiederkehre, denn es wär ein Zeichen,	Daß des Moores Wölfin gemordet ihn habe.	that the sea-wolf him had destroyed.	that the wolf of the deep had destroyed him forever.	1599	that him the sea-wolf had destroy'd.	The bold-mooded Scyldings; the gold-friend of heroes	the wolf-of-the-waves had won his life.
1600	Ðá cóm nón dæges· næs ofgéafon	Daß er erwürgt wäre von der Wölfin der Brandung.	Der Abend kam. Das Ufer verließen	Then came then ninth hour of the day; they abandoned the cape,	The ninth hour of the day arrived.	1600	Then came the noon of day, left the headland	Homeward betook him. The strangers sat down then	The ninth hour came. The noble Scyldings
1601	hwate Scyldingas· gewát him hám þonon	Die None war gekommen: die Klippen verließen	Die hurtigen Scyldinge. Heimwärts ritt	the brave Scyldings; he went home hence,	The brave Shieldings abandoned the cliff-top	1601	the bold Scyldings ; departed home thence	Soul-sick, sorrowful, the sea-waves regarding:	left the headland; homeward went
1602	goldwine gumena· gistas sécan	Die schnellen Schildinge: es schied von dannen	Des Goldes Spender. Die Gäste nur blieben	the gold-friend of men; the guests looked about	and the king went home; but sick at heart,	1602	the gold-friend of men, his guests to seek,	They wished and yet weened not their well-loved friend-lord	the gold-friend of men. But the guests sat on,
1603	módes séoce ond on mere staredon·	Der Goldfreund der Männer. Die Gäste saßen noch,	Schwermütig zurück und schauten ins Wasser:	sick at heart, and stared into the mere,	staring at the mere, the strangers held on.	1603	sick of mood, and on the mere they gaz'd,	To see any more. The sword-blade began then,	stared at the surges, sick in heart,
1604	wíston, ond ne wéndon þæt híe heora winedrihten	Des Muths ermangelnd auf das Moor zu starren,	Kaum hofften sie noch, so heiß sie es wünschten,	wished, and did not expect, that they their lord and friend	They wished, without hope, to behold their lord,	1604	wish'd and ween'd not that they their dear lord	The blood having touched it, contracting and shriveling	and wished, yet weened not, their winsome lord
1605	selfne gesáwon. Þá þæt sweord ongan	Wusten und wähnten nicht, daß sie noch wiedersähen	Ihren wackern Herrn wiederzusehen.	himself would see. Then that sword began	Beowulf himself. Meanwhile, the sword	1605	himself should see. Then that sword began	With battle-icicles; 'twas a wonderful marvel	again to see. Now that sword began,
1606	æfter heaþoswáte hildegicelum	Den holden Herrn. Dem Helden begann indes	Mit dem Schwert inzwischen geschah in der Höhle	caused by the gore of battle in icycles of battle,	began to wilt into gory icicles,	1606	after with battle-gore in icicles of blood,	That it melted entirely, likest to ice when	from blood of the fight, in battle-droppings,
1607	wígbil wanian· þæt wæs wundra sum	Das Schwert zu schwinden von der Erschlagenen Blut,	Ein wunderlich Ding: es erweichte gänzlich	the war-bill to wane; that was a great wonder	to slather and thaw. It was a wonderful thing,	1607	that war-falchion, to fade away ; (that was a miracle! )	The Father unbindeth the bond of the frost and	war-blade, to wane: ’twas a wondrous thing
1608	þæt hit eal gemealt íse gelícost	Das wohlgewetzte. Ein Wunder war es,	Durch die Schärfe des Blutes und schmolz wie Eis,	that it all melted, so like ice,	the way it all melted as ice melts	1608	so that it all melted to ice most like,	Unwindeth the wave-bands, He who wieldeth dominion	that all of it melted as ice is wont
1609	ðonne forstes bend fæder onlaéteð·	Wie es all zerschmolz dem Eise gleich, Wenn des Frostes Feßel Allvater löst	Wenn der Vater die Fesseln des Frostes löst,	when frost's bond the Father loosens,	when the Father eases the fetters off the frost	1609	when the frost's band the Father relaxes,	Of times and of tides: a truth-firm Creator.	when frosty fetters the Father loosens,
1610	onwindeð waélrápas sé geweald hafað	Und die Wogen entbindet, der da Gewalt besitzt	Des Wassers Bande: es waltet ja	unwinds water-ropes, who has control	and unravels the water-ropes. He who wields power	1610	unwinds the wave- ropes, who has power	Nor took he of jewels more in the dwelling,	unwinds the wave-bonds, wielding all
1611	saéla ond maéla· þæt is sóð metod.	Der Weiten und Zeiten: das ist der wahre Schöpfer!	Über Stunde und Zeit die Bestimmung des Schöpfers.--	of times and seaons; that is the true Creator.	over time and tide: He is the true Lord.	1611	of times and seasons ; that is the true Creator.	Lord of the Weders, though they lay all around him,	seasons and times: the true God he!
1612	Ne nóm hé in þaém wícum Weder-Géata léod	Dem Waßersaal entführte der Wedergeaten Fürst	Manch unschätzbares Kleinod erschaute dort	He did not take into those dwelling, the leader of the Weder-Geats,	The Geat captain saw treasure in abundance	1612	He took not in those dwellings, the Weder- Goths ' lord,	Than the head and the handle handsome with jewels;	Nor took from that dwelling the duke of the Geats
1613	máðmaéhta má þéh hé þaér monige geseah	Nicht mehr der Kleinode, wie manche da waren,	Der kühne Gaute, doch keins nahm er mit,	more treasures, though he there saw a great number,	but carried no spoils from those quarters	1613	more treasures, (though he there many saw, )	The brand early melted, burnt was the weapon:	precious things, though a plenty he saw,
1614	búton þone hafelan ond þá hilt somod	Als das Haupt allein, und die Hilze des Schwertes,	Nur Grendels Haupt und den Griff des Schwertes,	but that head and the hilt as well	except for the head and the inlaid hilt	1614	except the head, and the hilt also,	So hot was the blood, the strange-spirit poisonous	save only the head and that hilt withal
1615	since fáge· sweord aér gemealt·	Das schatzgeschmückte. Das Schwert war geschmolzen,	Da die Klinge zerschmolzen, die kunstvoll geätzte;	shining with ornament; the sword had already melted,	embossed with jewels; its blade had melted	1615	with treasure variegated ; the sword had already melted,	That in it did perish. He early swam off then	blazoned with jewels: the blade had melted,
1616	forbarn bródenmaél· wæs þæt blód tó þæs hát,	Die Barte verbrannt, denn das Blut war heiß,	Zu heiß war das Blut der Hexe gewesen,	burned up the wavy-patterned (blade); that blood was so hot,	and the scrollwork on it burnt, so scalding was the blood	1616	the drawn brand was burnt ; so hot was the blood,	Who had bided in combat the carnage of haters,	burned was the bright sword, her blood was so hot,
1617	ættren ellorgaést sé þaér inne swealt.	So giftig der Gast, der den Geist vor ihm aufgab.	Zu stark das Gift, das sie sterbend vergoß.	the venomous foreign spirit who had perished there inside.	of the poisonous fiend who had perished there.	1617	so venomous the stranger guest, who therein had perish'd.	Went up through the ocean; the eddies were cleansèd,	so poisoned the hell-sprite who perished within there.
1618	Sóna wæs on sunde sé þe aér æt sæcce gebád	Auf schwamm nun stracks, der im Streit zuvor	Nun schwamm er zurück, der erschlagen im Streite	Straightaway he was in the water, he who survived in strife,	Then away he swam, the one who had survived	1618	Forthwith was afloat he who before at strife awaited	The spacious expanses, when the spirit from farland	Soon he was swimming who safe saw in combat
1619	wíghryre wráðra wæter úp þurhdéaf·	Der Feinde Fall erharrt. Die Flut empor giengs.	Die tückischen Feinde, durchtauchend das Wasser:	the enemies' fall in war; he dove up through the water,	the fall of his enemies, flailing to the surface.	1619	the battle -fall of foes ; he div'd up through the water,	His life put aside and this short-lived existence.	downfall of demons; up-dove through the flood.
1620	waéron ýðgebland eal gefaélsod	Gesäubert hatt er die Seestrecken all	Gereinigt war das Reich der Wogen,	the turmoil of waves was all cleared,	The wide water, the waves and pools	1620	the wave-blendings were all clear'd,	The seamen's defender came swimming to land then	The clashing waters were cleanséd now,
1621	éacne eardas þá se ellorgást	Und die weite Wohnung, wo der widrige Gast	Das weite Gebiet, da der wüste Unhold	the vast regions, where the alien ghosts	were no longer infested once the wandering fiend	1621	the vast dwellings, when the stranger guest	Doughty of spirit, rejoiced in his sea-gift,	waste of waves, where the wandering fiend
1622	oflét lífdagas ond þás laénan gesceaft·	Nun die Lebenstage ließ, die geliehne Welt.	Des vergänglichen Lebens Grenzen erreichte.	gave up their life-days and this borrowed world;	let go of her life and this unreliable world.	1622	left her life - days, and this miserable creation.	The bulky burden which he bore in his keeping.	her life-days left and this lapsing world.
1623	cóm þá to lande lidmanna helm	Da kam an die Küste der Kielführer Helm	Dem Sumpfe entstieg des Seevolks Schirmer,	he came then to the land, the seafarer's leader,	The seafarers’ leader made for land,	1623	Came then to land the sailors' refuge,	The excellent vassals advanced then to meet him,	Swam then to strand the sailors’-refuge,
1624	swíðmód swymman· saéláce gefeah	Stolzlich geschwommen, der Seebeute froh,	Der kühne Schwimmer, der Kampfbeute froh,	swimming stout-hearted; he rejoiced in the sea-loot,	resolutely swimming, delighted with his prize,	1624	stoutly swimming, in his sea- offerings rejoiced,	To God they were grateful, were glad in their chieftain,	sturdy-in-spirit, of sea-booty glad,
1625	mægenbyrþenne, þára þe hé him mid hæfde.	Der mächtigen Bürde, die er mit sich trug.	Der mächtigen Last, die er mit sich führte.	the great burden, which he had with him.	the mighty load he was lugging to the surface.	1625	his mighty burthen, of the spoils that he had with him.	That to see him safe and sound was granted them.	of burden brave he bore with him.
1626	Éodon him þá tógéanes· gode þancodon	Entgegen gieng ihm und dankte Gott für ihn	Ihm eilte entgegen, dem Ewigen dankend,	They went towards him, thanked God,	His thanes advanced in a troop to meet him,	1626	Went then towards him, thank'd God,	From the high-minded hero, then, helmet and burnie	Went then to greet him, and God they thanked,
1627	ðrýðlíc þegna héap þéodnes gefégon	Die hohe Heldenschar ihres Herren froh,	Die erlesene Schar mit lautem Jubel,	the mighty band of thanes, they rejoiced for their lord,	thanking God and taking great delight	1627	the stout band of thanes, in their lord rejoiced,	Were speedily loosened: the ocean was putrid,	the thane-band choice of their chieftain blithe,
1628	þæs þe hí hyne gesundne geséon móston·	Daß sie gesund ihn sehen sollten aufs Neu.	Weil heil und gesund sie den Herren sahen.	that they him sound were able to see;	in seeing their prince back safe and sound.	1628	for that they him sound might see.	The water 'neath welkin weltered with gore.	that safe and sound they could see him again.
1629	ðá wæs of þaém hróran helm ond byrne	Dem Hurtigen wurde da Helm und Brünne	Zu befreien den Helden von Helm und Brünne	then the vigorous man was from helm and byrnie	Quickly the hero’s helmet and mail-shirt	1629	Then was from the vigorous chief helm and byrnie	Forth did they fare, then, their footsteps retracing,	Soon from the hardy one helmet and armor
1630	lungre álýsed --lagu drúsade,	Sogleich gelöst: das Waßer lief herab,	War man schnell bemüht; schweigend wieder	quickly loosened --the water grew still,	were loosed and unlaced. The lake settled,	1630	quickly loosed, the stream trickled down,	Merry and mirthful, measured the earth-way,	deftly they doffed: now drowsed the mere,
1631	wæter under wolcnum wældréore fág--	Die blutgefärbte Flut in Strömen.	Ruhte der See, der rotgefärbte.	the lake under the clouds, stained with the gore of death--	clouds darkened above the bloodshot depths.	1631	water under the clouds, stain'd with deadly gore.	The highway familiar: men very daring	water ’neath welkin, with war-blood stained.
1632	férdon forð þonon féþelástum	Nun fuhren fort von da, die Füße gebrauchend	Nun folgten sie heimwärts den früheren Spuren,	they fared forth thence along foot-paths	With high hearts they headed away	1632	They went forth thence, with their foot- steps,	Bare then the head from the sea-cliff, burdening	Forth they fared by the footpaths thence,
1633	ferhþum fægne· foldweg maéton	Mit erheiterten Herzen den Heerweg meßend,	Erfreut im Gemüt, durchmaßen den Feldweg,	happy in their hearts, traversed the trail over the earth,	along footpaths and trails through the fields,	1633	(in their souls rejoicing, ) the high-way measur'd,	Each of the earlmen, excellent-valiant.	merry at heart the highways measured,
1634	cúþe straéte· cyningbalde men	Die bekannte Straße, die kühnen Männer.	Die bekannte Straße; die kühnen Männer	the familiar streets; the men, bold as kings,	roads that they knew, each of them wrestling	1634	the well -known road ; the nobly bold men,	Four of them had to carry with labor	well-known roads. Courageous men
1635	from þaém holmclife hafelan baéron	Von der Waßerklippe trugen sie des Widrigen Haupt.	Nahmen den Kopf von den Klippen mit,	from that lake-cliff bore the head	with the head they were carrying from the lakeside cliff,	1635	from the sea- shore, bore the heads,	The head of Grendel to the high towering gold-hall	carried the head from the cliff by the sea,
1636	earfoðlíce heora aéghwæþrum	Doch ihrer Einem wär es allzuschwer	Was arge Plage für alle wurde	arduously, for all of them,	men kingly in their courage and capable	1636	with difficulty to each of them,	Upstuck on the spear, till fourteen most-valiant	an arduous task for all the band,
1637	felamódigra --féower scoldon	Der kräftigen Kämpen. Es konnten viere	Aus der furchtlosen Schar, da vier	full of spirit --four had to	of difficult work. It was a task for four	1637	of those much-daring ones: four must,	And battle-brave Geatmen came there going	the firm in fight, since four were needed
1638	on þaém wælstenge wærcum geferian	Nur mühsam tragen auf der Todtenstange	Mit Mühe nur des Mörders Haupt	on the pole of the slain to carry with difficulty	to hoist Grendel’s head on a spear	1638	on the deadly stake, laboriously convey	Straight to the palace: the prince of the people	on the shaft-of-slaughter strenuously
1639	tó þaém goldsele Grendles héafod--	Grendels Haupt zu der Gabenhalle	Am Speere trugen. Spät erreichten	to the gold-hall Grendel's head--	and bear it under strain to the bright hall.	1639	to the gold-hall Grendel's head ;	Measured the mead-ways, their mood-brave companion.	to bear to the gold-hall Grendel’s head.
1640	oþ ðæt semninga tó sele cómon	Bis jetzt auf einmal hinein den Saal	Die vierzehn Krieger vom Volk der Gauten	until presently they came to the hall,	But soon enough they neared the place,	1640	until at once to the hall came	The atheling of earlmen entered the building,	So presently to the palace there
1641	frome fyrdhwate féowertýne	Die frommen Fahrtschnellen vierzehn kamen,	Die glänzende Halle, die goldgeschmückte,	brave army-keen fourteen	fourteen Geats in fine fettle,	1641	stout active in warfare fourteen	Deed-valiant man, adorned with distinction,	foemen fearless, fourteen Geats,
1642	Géata gongan gumdryhten mid·	Die Geaten, gegangen; auch gieng ihr Führer	Die mut'gen Gefährten. Zum Metsal ging,	of the Geats moving, with their lord of men,	striding across the outlying ground	1642	Goths marching, with their lord:	Doughty shield-warrior, to address King Hrothgar:	marching came. Their master-of-clan
1643	módig on gemonge meodowongas træd.	In ihrer Mitte muthig durch die Methgefilde.	Von den Treuen gefolgt, der tapfre Fürst.	proud in the throng, trod on the plain near the mead-hall.	in a delighted throng around their leader.	1643	proud in the throng he trod the meadow-plains.	Then hung by the hair, the head of Grendel	mighty amid them the meadow-ways trod.
1644	Ðá cóm in gaän ealdor ðegna	Da kam der Edlinge Obherr gegangen,	In die Halle schritt der Heerschar Lenker,	Then came in marching the lord of the thanes,	In he came then, the thane’s commander,	1644	Then came entering the prince of thanes,	Was borne to the building, where beer-thanes were drinking,	Strode then within the sovran thane
1645	daédcéne mon dóme gewurþad	Der werkkühne Recke, der des Ruhms gewürdigte,	Der rüstige Recke, der ruhmgekrönte,	the deed-bold man exalted by glory,	the arch-warrior, to address Hrothgar:	1645	the deed-bold man, with glory honour'd,	Loth before earlmen and eke 'fore the lady:	fearless in fight, of fame renowned,
1646	hæle hildedéor Hróðgár grétan·	Der kampfgrimme Held, Hrodgarn zu grüßen.	Der mutige Held, sich bei Hrodgar zu melden,	the battle-brave hero, to greet Hrothgar;	his courage was proven, his glory was secure.	1646	the human war-beast, Hrothgar to greet.	The warriors beheld then a wonderful sight.	hardy hero, Hrothgar to greet.
1647	þá wæs be feaxe on flet boren	Beim Haare ward in die Halle getragen	Und hinter ihm zog man am Haare hinein	then it was by the hair borne to the floor	Grendel’s head was hauled by the hair,	1647	Then by the locks was into the court borne		And next by the hair into hall was borne
1648	Grendles héafod þaér guman druncon,	Grendels Haupt, wo die Helden tranken,	Des Todfeinds Kopf vor die trinkenden Männer,	the head of Grendel, where men were drinking,	dragged across the floor where the people were drinking,	1648	Grendel's head, where men were drinking,		Grendel’s head, where the henchmen were drinking,
1649	egeslíc for eorlum ond þaére idese mid,	Den Männern furchtbar und den Frauen noch mehr;	Für die Krieger all und die Königin gar	dreadful for the earls, and the ladies with them,	a horror for both queen and company to behold.	1649	terrific before the warriors, and the woman's also ;		an awe to clan and queen alike,
1650	wliteséon wraétlíc· weras onsáwon.	Seltsamen Anblick ersahn sie Alle.	Ein schrecklicher Anblick: man schaut' es mit Staunen.	a wondrous spectacle; the men stared.	They stared in awe. It was an astonishing sight.	1650	an aspect wonderful to see men look'd on.		a monster of marvel: the men looked on.

24. Heremod (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1651	Béowulf maþelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Beowulf sprach, der Geborne Ecgtheows:	Als sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	1651	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf spake, offspring of Ecgtheow:	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow:—
1652	'Hwæt, wé þé þás saélác, sunu Healfdenes	»Diese Seegaben bringen wir, o Sohn Healfdens,	'Wir bringen dir freudig, Gebieter der Dänen,	'Listen, we you these sea-spoils, son of Half-Dane,	“So, son of Halfdane, prince of the Shieldings,	1652	“Behold, we thee these seaofferings, son of Healfdene,	„Lo! we blithely have brought thee, bairn of Healfdene,	“Lo, now, this sea-booty, son of Healfdene,
1653	léod Scyldinga, lustum bróhton	Der Schildinge Fürst, dir fröhlich hieher,	Healfdenes Sohn, was wir holten im Moore,	lord of the Scyldings, gladly brought	we are glad to bring this booty from the lake.	1653	lord of Scyldings, joyfully have brought,	Prince of the Scyldings, these presents from ocean	Lord of Scyldings, we’ve lustily brought thee,
1654	tíres tó tácne þé þú hér tó lócast.	Unsres Ruhmes Zeichen und Zeugen, schau!	Die herrliche Beute, die hier du erblickst.	as token of glory, which you look at here.	It is a token of triumph and we tender it to you.	1654	in token of glory, which thou here lookest on.	Which thine eye looketh on, for an emblem of glory.	sign of glory; thou seest it here.
1655	Ic þæt unsófte ealdre gedígde	Ich setzte unsanft daran das Leben:	Mit knapper Not nur entkam ich dem Tode	I it not easily survived with my life,	I barely survived the battle under water.	1655	I it hardly with life escap'd from,	I came off alive from this, narrowly 'scaping:	Not lightly did I with my life escape!
1656	wigge under wætere· weorc genéþde	Unterm Waßer wagt' ich gewaltigen Streit	Als ich wagte den Streit an des Wassers Grund,	war under water, work risked	It was hard-fought, a desperate affair	1656	the conflict under water, with pain ventur'd on it ;	In war 'neath the water the work with great pains I	In war under water this work I essayed
1657	earfoðlíce· ætrihte wæs	Nicht sonder Beschwer; mir wäre schier der Kampf	Und hätte in Gnaden mich Gott nicht geschirmt,	with trouble; at once was	that could have gone badly; if God had not helped me,	1657	with difficulty according to right had been	Performed, and the fight had been finished quite nearly,	with endless effort; and even so
1658	gúð getwaéfed nymðe mec god scylde·	Zum Unglück ergangen, wenn Gott mich nicht schirmte.	Wär' vielleicht dieser Kampf mein letzter gewesen.	the warfare at an end, unless God shielded me;	the outcome would have been quick and fatal.	1658	the contest parted, had not God shielded me.	Had God not defended me. I failed in the battle	my strength had been lost had the Lord not shielded me.
1659	ne meahte ic æt hilde mid Hruntinge	Mit Hrunting vermocht ich in dem Handgemenge	Nicht hat mir Hrunting Hilfe gewährt,	I could not in the battle with Hrunting	Although Hrunting is hard-edged,	1659	I might not in the conflict with Hrunting	Aught to accomplish, aided by Hrunting,	Not a whit could I with Hrunting do
1660	wiht gewyrcan þéah þæt waépen duge	Nur wenig zu wirken, wie gut die Waffe war;	So wirksam sonst sich die Waffe erwies,	bring about anything, though that weapon is excellent	I could never bring it to bear in battle.	1660	aught accomplish, though that weapon be good ;	Though that weapon was worthy, but the Wielder of earth-folk	in work of war, though the weapon is good;
1661	ac mé geúðe ylda waldend	Doch würdigte mich der Welten Berather,	Doch huldvoll fügt' es der Herrscher der Welt,	but to me granted men's Ruler	But the Lord of Men allowed me to behold—	1661	but me granted the Ruler of men,	Gave me willingly to see on the wall a	yet a sword the Sovran of Men vouchsafed me
1662	þæt ic on wáge geseah wlitig hangian	Daß ich schimmernd sah an der Saalwand hangen	Der ein Leiter oft den Verlassenen ist,	that I saw on the wall hanging fair	for He often helps the unbefriended—	1662	that on the wall I saw hang beautiful	Heavy old hand-sword hanging in splendor	to spy on the wall there, in splendor hanging,
1663	ealdsweord éacen --oftost wísode	Ein altedel Schwert (wohl öfter wies Er	Daß ich schaut' an der Wand ein gewaltiges Schwert,	a mighty ancient sword --most often He has guided	an ancient sword shining on the wall,	1663	an old powerful sword, (full oft has He directed	(He guided most often the lorn and the friendless),	old, gigantic,—how oft He guides
1664	winigea léasum-- þæt ic ðý waépne gebraéd·	Unberathne zurecht): ich riß herab das Waffen.	Uralt, riesig: dies Eisen ergriff ich	the one deprived of friend-- that I the weapon drew,	a weapon made for giants, there for the wielding.	1664	the friendless,) and that I the weapon drew.	That I swung as a weapon. The wards of the house then	the friendless wight!—and I fought with that brand,
1665	ofslóh ðá æt þaére sæcce þá mé saél ageald	Da erschlug ich im Streit, denn so schien es mir Noth,	Und erschlug im Streit - das Geschick war mir hold -	slew then in the strife, when an opportunity was yielded to me,	Then my moment came in the combat and I struck	1665	I slew then in that conflict (as me the opportunity requited)	I killed in the conflict (when occasion was given me).	felling in fight, since fate was with me,
1666	húses hyrdas· þá þæt hildebil	Die Hirten des Hauses. Bis ans Heft war das Schwert	Des Hauses Hüter. Die harte Klinge,	the house's guardians; then that battle-bill	the dwellers in that den. Next thing the damascened	1666	the house's keepers ; then that battle - falchion,	Then the battle-sword burned, the brand that was lifted,	the house’s wardens. That war-sword then
1667	forbarn brogdenmaél swá þæt blód gesprang	Das ich brauchte, verbrannt, wie das Blut hervorsprang,	Die bunte, zerschmolz, als das Blut sie netzte,	burned up, wavy-patterned, as the blood leapt out,	sword blade melted; it bloated and it burned	1667	that drawn brand, was burnt up, as the blood sprang,	As the blood-current sprang, hottest of war-sweats;	all burned, bright blade, when the blood gushed o’er it,
1668	hátost heaþoswáta· ic þæt hilt þanan	Der heißeste Heerschweiß. Die Hilze hab ich	Der heiße Kampfschweiß. Das Heft nur konnt' ich	the hottest sweat of war; I that hilt thence	in their rushing blood. I have wrested the hilt	1668	hottest of hostile gores: I the hilt thence	Seizing the hilt, from my foes I offbore it;	battle-sweat hot; but the hilt I brought back
1669	féondum ætferede· fyrendaéda wræc	Den Feinden entführt, und die Frevel gerächt	Entführen den Feinden. Die Frevel rächt' ich,	carried back from the fiends, foul-deeds avenged,	from the enemies’ hand, avenged the evil	1669	from the foes bore away, avenged the crimes,	I avenged as I ought to their acts of malignity,	from my foes. So avenged I their fiendish deeds,
1670	déaðcwealm Denigea swá hit gedéfe wæs.	Wie es ziemte, der Dänen tödtliche Qual.	Der Dänen Mord - den verdienten Lohn	deadly slaughter of Danes, as it was fitting.	done to the Danes; it is what was due.	1670	the Danes' deadly plague, as it was fitting.	The murder of Danemen. I then make thee this promise,	death-fall of Danes, as was due and right.
1671	Ic hit þé þonne geháte þæt þú on Heorote móst	So verheiß ich dir denn, daß du in Heorot magst	Erhielt das Gezücht. Ich verheiße es dir:	I promise it to you then, that you in Heorot may	And this I pledge, O prince of the Shieldings:	1671	I now promise it thee, that thou in Heorot may'st	Thou'lt be able in Heorot careless to slumber	And this is my hest, that in Heorot now
1672	sorhléas swefan mid þínra secga gedryht	Nun sorglos schlafen mit der Schar des Geleits	Sicher jetzt kannst du und sorgenlos	sleep without sorrow with your company of soldiers,	you can sleep secure with your company of troops	1672	sleep secure with thecompany ofthy warriors,	With thy throng of heroes and the thanes of thy people	safe thou canst sleep with thy soldier band,
1673	ond þegna gehwylc þínra léoda	Und ein Jeder der Degen deines Gefolges,	Mit der Helden Schar in Heorot schlafen,	and each thane of your nation,	in Heorot Hall. Never need you fear	1673	and every thane of thy people,	Every and each, of greater and lesser,	and every thane of all thy folk
1674	duguðe ond iogoþe· þæt þú him ondraédan ne þearft,	Der Jugend und Tugend; du hast jetzt nicht zu fürchten,	Und jeglicher Mann, die jungen und alten.	veterans and youths, that you for them need not dread,	for a single thane of your sept or nation,	1674	noble and youthful ; so that for them thou needest not to fear,	And thou needest not fear for them from the selfsame direction	both old and young; no evil fear,
1675	þéoden Scyldinga, on þá healfe	Schutzherr der Schildinge, von solcher Gefahr	Nicht fürchte ferner, Fürst der Scyldinge!	chieftain of the Scyldings, on that side,	young warriors or old, that laying waste of life	1675	O prince of Scyldings, on that side,	As thou formerly fearedst, oh, folk-lord of Scyldings,	Scyldings’ lord, from that side again,
1676	aldorbealu eorlum swá þú aér dydest.'	Der Gefährten Fall, wie du früher mustest.«	Deiner Edlen Tod, wie du's ehemals tatest.'	life-bale for earls, as you did before.'	that you and your people endured of yore.”	1676	the life's bane of thy warriors, as thou erst didst.“	End-day for earlmen.“ To the age-hoary man then,	aught ill for thy earls, as erst thou must!”
1677	Ðá wæs gyldenhilt gamelum rince	Da ward die goldne Hilze dem greisen Helden,	Nun ward der goldene Griff dem König,	Then was the golden hilt to the old king	Then the gold hilt was handed over	1677	Then was the golden hilt to the aged warrior,	The gray-haired chieftain, the gold-fashioned sword-hilt,	Then the golden hilt, for that gray-haired leader,
1678	hárum hildfruman on hand gyfen	Dem haargrauen Heerfürsten in die Hand gegeben,	Dem Heldengreis, in die Hand gegeben,	to the grey battle-leader, given into his hand,	to the old lord, a relic from long ago	1678	the hoar war-leader, in hand given,	Old-work of giants, was thereupon given;	hoary hero, in hand was laid,
1679	enta aérgeweorc· hit on aéht gehwearf	Der Enzen Altwerk: zum Eigenthum ward es	Die Arbeit der Riesen. Als Eigentum kam	the ancient work of giants; it had passed into the possession	for the venerable ruler. That rare smithwork	1679	the giants work of old: it pass'd into the possession,	Since the fall of the fiends, it fell to the keeping	giant-wrought, old. So owned and enjoyed it
1680	æfter déofla hryre Denigea fréän	Nach der Teufel Fall dem Dänenkönig,	Nach dem Tode der Teufel das treffliche Kunstwerk	after the devils' fall of the lord of the Danes,	was passed on to the prince of the Danes	1680	after those devils ' fall, of the Danes ' lord,	Of the wielder of Danemen, the wonder-smith's labor,	after downfall of devils, the Danish lord,
1681	wundorsmiþa geweorc ond þá þás worold ofgeaf	Das Werk der Wunderschmiede, da diese Welt verließ	An den Herrscher der Dänen, da hingerafft	the work of wondersmiths, and then this world gave up	when those devils perished; once death removed	1681	the work of wondrous smiths ; and when this world resign'd	And the bad-mooded being abandoned this world then,	wonder-smiths’ work, since the world was rid
1682	gromheort guma godes andsaca	Der Gegner Gottes, der grimm geherzte,	Durch den rächenden Stahl der ruchlose Mörder,	the angry-hearted creature, God's adversary	that murdering, guilt-steeped, God-cursed fiend,	1682	the fierce hearted man, God's denier,	Opponent of God, victim of murder,	of that grim-souled fiend, the foe of God,
1683	morðres scyldig ond his módor éac	Nach so manchem Mord, und seine Mutter auch.	Der Gegner Gottes, der grimme Unhold	guilty of murder, and his mother also;	eliminating his unholy life	1683	of murder guilty, and his mother eke,	And also his mother; it went to the keeping	murder-marked, and his mother as well.
1684	on geweald gehwearf woroldcyninga	Gewaltig ward sein der Weltkönige	Nebst der scheußlichen Mutter. Den Schatz nun erhielt	it passed into the power of the earthly kings	and his mother’s as well, it was willed to that king	1684	it pass'd into the power ofworldly kings	Of the best of the world-kings, where waters encircle,	Now it passed into power of the people’s king,
1685	ðaém sélestan be saém twéonum	Allerseligster zwischen den Seen beiden,	Der beste Fürst zwischen beiden Meeren,	the finest ones between the two seas,	who of all the lavish gift-lords of the north	1685	the best between the seas,	Who the scot divided in Scylding dominion.	best of all that the oceans bound
1686	ðára þe on Scedenigge sceattas daélde.	Die je Schätze vertheilten in den Scheidelanden.	Der in Schonens Gauen sein Gold verschenkte.	of those who in Scandinavia dealt out riches.	was the best regarded between the two seas.	1686	of those who in Scania treasures dealt.	Hrothgar discoursed, the hilt he regarded,	who have scattered their gold o’er Scandia’s isle.
1687	Hróðgár maðelode· hylt scéawode	Da hub Hrodgar an, als er die Hilze schaute,	Das Heft beschaute der Held verwundert,	Hrothgor spoke; he examined the hilt,	Hrothgar spoke; he examined the hilt,	1687	Hrothgar spake, gaz'd on the hilt,	The ancient heirloom where an old-time contention's	Hrothgar spake—the hilt he viewed,
1688	ealde lafe· on ðaém wæs ór writen	Das alte Erbstück, an dem der Ursprung geschrieben stand	Das alte Erbstück: der ersten Fehde	the old heirloom, on which was engraved the origin	that relic of old times. It was engraved all over	1688	the old relic, on which the origin was written	Beginning was graven: the gurgling currents,	heirloom old, where was etched the rise
1689	fyrngewinnes syðþan flód ofslóh	Der frühsten Feindschaft; die Flut verschlang hernach,	Urbeginn war dort eingegraben,	of ancient strife, when the flood slew	and showed how war first came into the world	1689	of the ancient war, after the flood had slain,	The flood slew thereafter the race of the giants,	of that far-off fight when the floods o’erwhelmed,
1690	gifen géotende gíganta cyn--	Die Gott ergoß, der Giganten Geschlecht,	Wie die Flut verschlang das Volk der Giganten	the pouring ocean, the race of giants--	and the flood destroyed the tribe of giants.	1690	the flowing ocean, the giants' race ;	They had proved themselves daring: that people was loth to	raging waves, the race of giants
1691	frécne geférdon· þæt wæs fremde þéod	Dem es furchtbar ergieng. Es war ein fremdes Volk	Die frechen Gesellen, die fremd geworden	they fared terribly; that was a tribe foreign	They suffered a terrible severance from	1691	insolently they bore them. that was a people strange	The Lord everlasting, through lash of the billows	(fearful their fate!), a folk estranged
1692	écean dryhtne· him þæs endeléan	Dem ewigen Herscher: den Endelohn gab ihm	Dem Lenker der Welt und den Lohn empfingen	to the eternal Lord; them the end-reward	the Lord; the Almighty made the waters rise,	1692	to the eternal Lord ; tothem, therefore, a final reward,	The Father gave them final requital.	from God Eternal: whence guerdon due
1693	þurh wæteres wylm waldend sealde--	Durch des Waßers Wallen der Waltende drum.	Vom waltenden Gott in des Wassers Tiefe.	through the surging of waters the Ruler granted--	drowned them in the deluge for retribution.	1693	through the water's rage, the Almighty gave.	So in letters of rune on the clasp of the handle	in that waste of waters the Wielder paid them.
1694	swá wæs on ðaém scennum scíran goldes	So war auf der Leiste in lichtem Golde	Auch war auf dem glänzenden Golde verzeichnet,	also was on the sword-hilt of shining gold	In pure gold inlay on the sword-guards	1694	So was on the mounting of bright gold,	Gleaming and golden, 'twas graven exactly,	So on the guard of shining gold
1695	þurh rúnstafas rihte gemearcod	Mit Runstäben richtig verzeichnet,	Mit Runenstäben geritzt die Kunde, Für wen die edle Waffe zuerst,	in rune-staves rightly marked,	there were rune-markings correctly incised,	1695	in runic letters, rightly mark'd,	Set forth and said, whom that sword had been made for,	in runic staves it was rightly said
1696	geseted ond gesaéd hwám þæt sweord geworht	Gesetzt und gesagt, wem das Schwert zu Lieb,	Das unschätzbare Schwert, geschmiedet wurde,	it was set down and said, for whom the sword wrought,	stating and recording for whom the sword	1696	set and said, for whom that sword,	Finest of irons, who first it was wrought for,	for whom the serpent-traced sword was wrought,
1697	írena cyst aérest waére	Der Eisen edelstes, zuerst gewirkt ward,	Gedreht der Griff und mit Drachenbildern	--choicest of irons-- had been first,	had been first made and ornamented	1697	of irons choicest, first was wrought,	Wreathed at its handle and gleaming with serpents.	best of blades, in bygone days,
1698	wreoþenhilt ond wyrmfáh· ðá se wísa spræc	Das wurmbunte mit gewundner Hilze. Der Weise sprach,	Die Klinge verziert. Der König sprach nun,	with a twisted-hilt and serpent-patterned; then the wise man spoke,	with its scrollworked hilt. Then everyone hushed	1698	with hilt bound round and serpentine. Then spake the wise	The wise one then said (silent they all were)	and the hilt well wound.—The wise-one spake,
1699	sunu Healfdenes swígedon ealle:	Der Sohn Healfdens, es schwiegen alle:	Der Erbe Healfdenes - die andern schwiegen -:	the son of Half-Dane all fell silent:	as the son of Halfdane spoke this wisdom.	1699	son of Healfdene: (all were silent)	Son of old Healfdene: „He may say unrefuted	son of Healfdene; silent were all:—
1700	'Þæt, lá, mæg secgan sé þe sóð ond riht	»Wohl mag das rühmen, der immer Recht und Wahrheit	'Sagen wohl kann, wer Gesetz und Recht	'That, indeed, may say he who truth and right	“A protector of his people, pledged to uphold	1700	“ Lo, that may say, he who truth and right	Who performs 'mid the folk-men fairness and truth	“Lo, so may he say who sooth and right
1701	fremeð on folce· feor eal gemon,	Im Volke förderte, und der Vorzeit gedenkt,	Im Volke geschützt, ein erfahrener Greis:	performs among the folk, remembers all from far-back,	truth and justice and to respect tradition,	1701	practises among people, far back all remembers,	(The hoary old ruler remembers the past),	follows ’mid folk, of far times mindful,
1702	eald éðel weard· þæt ðes eorl waére	Ein alter Erbwart, daß dieser Edeling	Geboren ward niemals ein besserer Held	old warden of the homeland; that this hero was	is entitled to affirm that this man	1702	an old country's guardian, that this earl should have been	That better by birth is this bairn of the nobles!	a land-warden old, that this earl belongs
1703	geboren betera· blaéd is áraéred	Ein Beßrer geboren ward. Beowulf, mein Freund,	Als, Beowulf! du. Verbreiten wird sich	born a greater man; the fame is established	was born to distinction. Beowulf, my friend,	1703	born better. Thy glory is exalted	Thy fame is extended through far-away countries,	to the better breed! So, borne aloft,
1704	geond wídwegas, wine mín Béowulf,	Ueber weite Wege ist dein Werth erhöht,	In der Ferne dein Ruhm, bei den Völkern allen!	throughout the distant regions, Beowulf my friend,	your fame has gone far and wide,	1704	through wide ways, my friend Beowulf,	Good friend Beowulf, o'er all of the races,	thy fame must fly, O friend my Beowulf,
1705	ðín ofer þéoda gehwylce· eal þú hit geþyldum healdest,	Ueber alle Völker. Du vereinst verträglich	Mög' auch Kraft und Weisheit dir künftig nicht fehlen!	over each of the nations, of you; all you it with patience hold,	you are known everywhere. In all things you are even-tempered,	1705	over every nation. Thou supportest it all patiently,	Thou holdest all firmly, hero-like strength with	far and wide o’er folksteads many. Firmly thou shalt all maintain,
1706	mægen mid módes snyttrum· ic þé sceal míne gelaéstan	Gewalt und Weisheit. Meine Liebe widm ich dir	Bleib' mir treu wie ich dir, und ein Trost der Deinen	strength with the wisdom of the heart; to you I shall continue to give my	prudent and resolute. So I stand firm by the promise of friendship	1706	thy might, with prudence of mind. I shall evince to thee my	Prudence of spirit. I'll prove myself grateful	mighty strength with mood of wisdom. Love of mine will I assure thee,
1707	fréoðe swá wit furðum spraécon· ðú scealt tó frófre weorþan	Treulich, wie wir sprachen. Der Trost sollst du sein	Sei immerfort, deinen Edlen ein Helfer!	protection, as we spoke of before; you must be as a comfort	we exchanged before. Forever you will be	1707	love, even as we two have said: thou shalt for a comfort be,	As before we agreed on; thou granted for long shalt	as, awhile ago, I promised; thou shalt prove a stay in future,
1708	eal langtwídig léodum þínum	Noch lange Zeit deinen Leuten all,	An den adligen Scyldingen, Ecgwelas Sprossen,	all long-lasting to your people,	your people’s mainstay and your own warriors’	1708	a very long time, to thy people,	Become a great comfort to kinsmen and comrades,	in far-off years, to folk of thine,
1709	hæleðum tó helpe. Ne wearð Heremód swá	Deiner Helden Hülfe. Nicht war Heremod so	Hat Heremod einst anders gehandelt:	to heroes a support. Heremod was not so	helping hand. Heremod was different,	1709	for a help to warriors. Not so was Heremod	A help unto heroes. Heremod became not	to the heroes a help. Was not Heremod thus
1710	eaforum Ecgwelan Ár-Scyldingum·	Der Schildinge Beistand, der Gebornen Ecgwelas:	Zur Freude nicht, zum Fluche wuchs er,	to the sons of Edgewela, to the Honour-Scyldings;	the way he behaved to Ecgwala’s sons.	1710	to Ecgwela's children, a blessing to the Scyldings ;	Such to the Scyldings, successors of Ecgwela;	to offspring of Ecgwela, Honor-Scyldings,
1711	ne gewéox hé him tó willan ac tó wælfealle	Nicht zur Lust erwuchs er, zum Leichenfall nur	Zum Verderben heran für der Dänen Volk;	he grew not to their pleasure, but for slaughter	His rise in the world brought little joy	1711	he wax'd not for their benefit, but for their slaughter,	He grew not to please them, but grievous destruction,	nor grew for their grace, but for grisly slaughter,
1712	ond tó déaðcwalum Deniga léodum·	Und zur Todesqual den Dänenleuten.	Er tötet' im Zorne die Tischgenossen,	and for annihilation of the people of the Danes;	to the Danish people, only death and destruction.	1712	and for a deadly plague to the Danes' people ;	And diresome death-woes to Danemen attracted;	for doom of death to the Danishmen.
1713	bréat bolgenmód béodgenéatas	In Tollmuth vertilgt' er die Tischgenoßen,	Die eig'nen Höflinge - einsam drum	he felled in a furious spirit his companions at table,	He vented his rage on men he caroused with,	1713	he in angry mood destroy'd his table sharers,	He slew in anger his table-companions,	He slew, wrath-swollen, his shoulder-comrades,
1714	eaxlgesteallan oþ þæt hé ána hwearf	Die Achselgestalden, bis er einsam scheiden muste,	Mußt' flieh'n aus der Menschen Gemeinschaft der Fürst.	shoulder-comrades, until he alone passed,	killed his own comrades, a pariah king	1714	his nearest friends, until he lonely departed,	Trustworthy counsellors, till he turned off lonely	companions at board! So he passed alone,
1715	maére þéoden mondréamum from	Der erhabene Herscher dem Heldenjubel fern,	Auch ihm lieh Stärke der ewige Gott	famous king, from the joys of man	who cut himself off from his own kind,	1715	the great prince, from the joys of men ;	From world-joys away, wide-famous ruler:	chieftain haughty, from human cheer.
1716	ðéah þe hine mihtig god mægenes wynnum	Obschon ihn durch Machtwonne der milde Gott	Und hob ihn empor vor den Helden allen	though him mighty God with joys of strength	even though Almighty God had made him	1716	although him mighty God with the delights of power,	Though high-ruling heaven in hero-strength raised him,	Though him the Maker with might endowed,
1717	eafeþum stépte ofer ealle men	Ueber alle Helden einzig erhoben	Durch gewalt'ge Kraft, doch ihm wohnt' im Busen	powerfully exalted over all men,	eminent and powerful and marked him from the start	1717	with energies had exalted, above all men	In might exalted him, o'er men of all nations	delights of power, and uplifted high
1718	forð gefremede hwæþere him on ferhþe gréow	Und weithin gefördert. Da wuchs ihm aber	Der Trieb nach Mord; er verteilte nicht Ringe	further advanced yet in his heart grew to him	for a happy life. But a change happened,	1718	advanced him ; yet in his soul there grew	Made him supreme, yet a murderous spirit	above all men, yet blood-fierce his mind,
1719	bréosthord blódréow· nallas béagas geaf	Nur Blutgier im Busen. Bange gab er nie	Der Sitte gemäß: den Unsel'gen drum	the treasure of the breast eager for blood; not at all did he give rings	he grew bloodthirsty, gave no more rings	1719	a sanguinary heart ; he gave no rings	Grew in his bosom: he gave then no ring-gems	his breast-hoard, grew; no bracelets gave he
1720	Denum æfter dóme· dréamléas gebád	Den Dänen nach Verdienst, ein traurig Leben führt' er	Traf grimme Rache, sein grausamer Hang	to Danes for glory; he lived joylessly,	to honour the Danes. He suffered in the end	1720	to the Danes according to desert: joyless he continued,	To the Danes after custom; endured he unjoyful	to Danes as was due; he endured all joyless
1721	þæt hé þæs gewinnes wærc þrówade	Bis er seines Wüthens Wirkung erfuhr,	Bracht' ihm langes Leid. Zieh' Lehre daraus,	so that he the strife's pain suffered,	for having plagued his people for so long:	1721	so that of war he the misery suffer'd,	Standing the straits from strife that was raging,	strain of struggle and stress of woe,
1722	léodbealo longsum. Ðú þé laér be þon·	Daß ihn die Leute ließen. Das nimm zur Lehre dir,	Bleib' edelgesinnt! Der ich alt bin an Wintern,	a great evil to the people for a long time. You learn by this,	his life lost happiness. So learn from this	1722	a longsome public bale. Teach thou thyself by this man,	Longsome folk-sorrow. Learn then from this,	long feud with his folk. Here find thy lesson!
1723	gumcyste ongit· ic þis gid be þé	Und gedenke der Milde. Dieser Märe hab ich dir	Zum Wohle dir red' ich. Als Wunder preist man,	understand human virtue; I this tale for you	and understand true values. I who tell you	1723	understand munificence. This strain of thee I	Lay hold of virtue! Though laden with winters,	Of virtue advise thee! This verse I have said for thee,
1724	áwræc wintrum fród. Wundor is tó secganne	Erwähnt, durch Winter klug. Ein Wunder ist es,	Wenn der mächtige Gott dem Menschengeschlechte,	recited, old and wise in winters. Wonder is to say	have wintered into wisdom. It is a great wonder	1724	in winters wise have recited. Wonderful ' tis to say	I have sung thee these measures. 'Tis a marvel to tell it,	wise from lapsed winters. Wondrous seems
1725	hú mihtig god manna cynne	Wie der mächtige Gott dem Menschengeschlecht	Der weitherz'ge, auch Weisheit spendet	how mighty God to mankind	how Almighty God in His magnificence	1725	how mighty God, to the race of men,	How all-ruling God from greatness of spirit	how to sons of men Almighty God
1726	þurh sídne sefan snyttru bryttað	Weisheit spendet mit weitspähndem Blick,	Neben Adel und Erbsitz: doch alles vermag er.	according to deep understanding dispenses wisdom,	favours our race with rank and scope	1726	through his ample mind, dispenses wisdom,	Giveth wisdom to children of men,	in the strength of His spirit sendeth wisdom,
1727	eard ond eorlscipe· hé áh ealra geweald·	Habe und Herschaft, denn das hat er Alles.	Das Herz oft läßt er des Hochgebornen	land and noble qualities; he has control of all;	and the gift of wisdom; His sway is wide.	1727	land and valour: sometimes He as it likes	Manor and earlship: all things He ruleth.	estate, high station: He swayeth all things.
1728	hwílum hé on lufan laéteð hworfan	»Manchmal dem Mann von mächtgem Geschlecht	In Frohsinn stets und Freude schweben,	at times He in delight lets go	Sometimes He allows the mind	1728	He possesses power of all ; lets wander	He often permitteth the mood-thought of man of	Whiles He letteth right lustily fare
1729	monnes módgeþonc maéran cynnes	Gewährt er willig Wunsch und Belieben,	Gibt auf eignem Gut ihm der Erde Wonnen,	the heart's thought of some man of glorious kin	of a man of distinguished birth to follow its bent,	1729	the mind's thought of man, of the great race,	The illustrious lineage to lean to possessions,	the heart of the hero of high-born race,—
1730	seleð him on éþle eorþan wynne	Gönnt ihm zum Erbe der Erde Wonne	Daß auf hoher Burg er als Herrscher waltet,	gives to him in his own homeland earthly bliss	grants him fulfilment and felicity on earth	1730	gives him in his country joy of earth	Allows him earthly delights at his manor,	in seat ancestral assigns him bliss,
1731	tó healdanne hléoburh wera·	Und herrlich zu halten die Hortburg der Männer;	Unterwirft seiner Macht eines Weltteils Hälfte,	to command a stronghold of men,	and forts to command in his own country.	1731	to possess, a shelter- city of men ;	A high-burg of heroes to hold in his keeping,	his folk’s sure fortress in fee to hold,
1732	gedéð him swá gewealdene worolde daélas	Seiner Gewalt unterwirft er der Welt Gebiete,	Ein großes Reich, daß des Glückes Ende	makes subject to him from the world's portions,	He permits him to lord it in many lands	1732	thus makes to him subject the portions of the world,	Maketh portions of earth-folk hear him,	puts in his power great parts of the earth,
1733	síde ríce þæt hé his selfa ne mæg	So weite Reiche, daß er selber nicht weiß	Sein dumpfer Geist sich nicht denken kann.	a wide kingdom, that he himself can not	until the man in his unthinkingness	1733	ample realms, so that he himself may not,	And a wide-reaching kingdom so that, wisdom failing him,	empire so ample, that end of it
1734	for his unsnyttrum ende geþencean·	In seinem Unverstand ein Ende zu erdenken.	Er schwelgt im Glück, es beschwert ihn nicht	in his ignorance conceive the end (of his rule);	forgets that it will ever end for him.	1734	through his lack of wisdom, think of his end:	He himself is unable to reckon its boundaries;	this wanter-of-wisdom weeneth none.
1735	wunað hé on wiste· nó hine wiht dweleð	Er lebt im Genuß; mit Nichten quält ihn	Krankheit noch Alter, nicht Kummer verdüstert	he lives on in abundance; they hinder him not a bit,	He indulges his desires; illness and old age	1735	he continues in feasting, nor him in aught afflicts,	He liveth in luxury, little debars him,	So he waxes in wealth; nowise can harm him
1736	ádl né yldo né him inwitsorh	Alter noch Siechthum; das sorgende Gewißen	Noch Gram seinen Sinn, kein Gegner dräut ihm	sickness nor age, nor him evil sorrow	mean nothing to him; his mind is untroubled	1736	disease or age, nor for him guileful care	Nor sickness nor age, no treachery-sorrow	illness or age; no evil cares
1737	on sefan sweorceð né gesacu óhwaér	Beschwert ihm den Sinn nicht, noch scheint ihm von Waffenhaß	Mit feindlichem Haß, es fügt sich die ganze	darkens in his soul, nor strife anywhere	by envy or malice or the thought of enemies	1737	in his mind darkens, nor strife anywhere	Becloudeth his spirit, conflict nowhere,	shadow his spirit; no sword-hate threatens
1738	ecghete éoweð ac him eal worold	Ein Angriff zu drohen, da sich all die Welt	Welt seinem Willen; nichts Widriges kennt er,	sharp-hate appears, but to him all the world	with their hate-honed swords. The whole world	1738	shows hostile hate ; but for him all the world	No sword-hate, appeareth, but all of the world doth	from ever an enemy: all the world
1739	wendeð on willan· hé þæt wyrse ne con.	Nach seinem Willen wendet. Er weiß von keinem Uebel		turns on his pleasure; he does not know it worse.	conforms to his will, he is kept from the worst	1739	turns at his will ; he the worse knows not,	Wend as he wisheth; the worse he knoweth not,	wends at his will; no worse he knoweth,

25. Betrachtungen (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1740	Oð þæt him on innan oferhygda daél	Bis ihm im Innern der Uebermuth	Bis endlich im Innern der Übermut keimt,	Until within him pride's portion	until an element of overweening	1740	Until within him a deal of arrogance	Till arrant arrogance inward pervading,	till all within him obstinate pride
1741	weaxeð ond wrídað þonne se weard swefeð	Wächst und wuchert, da der Wächter schlummert,	Wächst und sprießt, wenn der Wächter schläft,	grows and flourishes then the warder sleeps,	enters him and takes hold while the soul’s guard, its sentry, drowses,	1741	grows and buds, when the guardian sleeps,	Waxeth and springeth, when the warder is sleeping,	waxes and wakes while the warden slumbers,
1742	sáwele hyrde· bið se slaép tó fæst,	Der Seele Hirte; sein Schlaf ist allzufest	Der Beschirmer der Seele; der Schlaf ist zu fest,	the soul's keeper; the sleep is too sound,	grown too distracted. A killer stalks him,	1742	the soul's keeper ; too fast is the sleep	The guard of the soul: with sorrows encompassed,	the spirit’s sentry; sleep is too fast
1743	bisgum gebunden, bona swíðe néah	Durch Bannspruch gebunden. Bald ist der Mörder nah,	Der ihn machtvoll umschließt, und der Mörder nahe,	bound with troubles, the killer is very near,	an archer who draws a deadly bow.	1743	bound by cares, the slayer very near,	Too sound is his slumber, the slayer is near him,	which masters his might, and the murderer nears,
1744	sá þe of flánbogan fyrenum scéoteð·	Der von der Armbrust mit Unthaten schießt.	Der vom feurigen Bogen die Pfeile entsendet.	he who from his shaft-bow foully fires;	And then the man is hit in the heart,	1744	who from his arrow -bow, wickedly shoots ;	Who with bow and arrow aimeth in malice.	stealthily shooting the shafts from his bow!
1745	þonne bið on hreþre under helm drepen	Dann wird er im Herzen unterm Harnisch getroffen	Kein Harnisch hilft dann: ins Herz dringt ein	then it is in the heart struck beneath the helm	the arrow flies beneath his defences,	1745	then will he be in the breast, beneath the helm stricken,	„Then bruised in his bosom he with bitter-toothed missile	“Under harness his heart then is hit indeed
1746	biteran straéle --him bebeorgan ne con--	Mit bitterm Bogenschuß. Er birgt sich vor Freveln	Das scharfe Geschoß, und er scheut keine Tat mehr,	by the bitter dart --he cannot protect himself--	the devious promptings of the demon start.	1746	with the bitter shaft ; he cannot guard himself	Is hurt 'neath his helmet: from harmful pollution	by sharpest shafts; and no shelter avails
1747	wóm wundorbebodum wergan gástes·	Nicht mehr nach dem Willen des wüsten Geistes.	Die der arge Teufel ihm anbefohlen.	from the perversity of strange biddings of the wicked spirit;	His old possessions seem paltry to him now.	1747	from the wicked wondrous commands of the cursed spirit ;	He is powerless to shield him by the wonderful mandates	from foul behest of the hellish fiend.
1748	þinceð him tó lýtel þæt hé tó lange héold·	Ihm wiegt zu leicht nun was er lange beseßen;	Zu wenig dünkt ihm, was weiland genügte,	it seems to him too little what he rules too long;	He covets and resents; dishonours custom	1748	seems to him too little what he too long had held,	Of the loath-cursèd spirit; what too long he hath holden	Him seems too little what long he possessed.
1749	gýtsað gromhýdig· nallas on gylp seleð	Gramherzig giert er, in Großmuth nicht mehr	Drum geizt er grämlich, mit gold'nen Ringen	cruel-mindedly covets, he in arrogance never gives	and bestows no gold;	1749	fierce- minded he covets, gives not in his pride	Him seemeth too small, savage he hoardeth,	Greedy and grim, no golden rings
1750	faédde béagas ond hé þá forðgesceaft	Spendet er Spangen; sein spätestes Looß	Lohnt er nicht länger, auf löblichen Nachruhm	golden rings, and he then the future	and because of good things	1750	rich rings, and he the future state	Nor boastfully giveth gold-plated rings,	he gives for his pride; the promised future
1751	forgyteð ond forgýmeð þæs þe him aér god sealde,	Vergißt er, missachtend was Gott ihm verlieh,	Nimmer bedacht und nie sich erinnernd	forgets and disregards, that which God gave him before,	that the Heavenly Powers gave him in the past	1751	forgets and neglects, because God to him before has given,	The fate of the future flouts and forgetteth	forgets he and spurns, with all God has sent him,
1752	wuldres waldend, weorðmynda daél·	Der aller Wunder waltet, der Würden vollen Theil.	Der großen Ehren, die Gott ihm verlieh.	glory's Ruler, a share of honour·	he ignores the shape of things to come.	1752	Ruler of glory, a deal of dignities.	Since God had erst given him greatness no little,	Wonder-Wielder, of wealth and fame.
1753	hit on endestæf eft gelimpeð	Oft dann ereignet sichs zur Endezeit,	Doch unverhofft ist das Ende da:	it in the end finally comes to pass	Then finally the end arrives	1753	It in the final close afterwards befals,	Wielder of Glory. His end-day anear,	Yet in the end it ever comes
1754	þæt se líchoma laéne gedréoseð·	Wenn der Leichnam erliegt und des Lebens ledig	Es wankt der gebrechliche Bau des Leibes	that the body, lent, fails;	when the body he was lent collapses and falls	1754	that the body miserably sinks,	It afterward happens that the bodily-dwelling	that the frame of the body fragile yields,
1755	faége gefealleð· féhð óþer tó	Athemlos umfällt, daß ein Andrer zugreift,	Und verfällt dem Tod - dann empfängt ein and'rer	fated to death, it falls; another body takes up,	prey to its death; ancestral possessions	1755	fated falls ; another succeeds,	Fleetingly fadeth, falls into ruins;	fatéd falls; and there follows another
1756	sé þe unmurnlíce mádmas daéleþ	Der unbekümmert die Kleinode schwendet,	Den schimmernden Schatz und verschwendet fröhlich	who without regret shares out treasure,	and the goods he hoarded are inherited by another	1756	who without reluctance the warrior's former gains,	Another lays hold who doleth the ornaments,	who joyously the jewels divides,
1757	eorles aérgestréon· egesan ne gýmeð.	Des Edlings alte Schätze, des ersten Eigners spottend.	Das alte Erbe, nicht achtend des Vorfahrs.	the earl's ancient wealth, and he heeds not fear.	who lets them go with a liberal hand.	1757	terror heeds not. treasures dispenses,	The nobleman's jewels, nothing lamenting,	the royal riches, nor recks of his forebear.
1758	Bebeorh þé ðone bealoníð, Beowulf léofa	Birg dich vor solcher Bosheit, Beowulf, Geliebter,	Drum hüte, mein Beowulf! dein Herz vor dem Bösen,	Guard yourself against this wicked strife, beloved Beowulf,	“O flower of warriors, beware of that trap.	1758	Keep from thee that baleful evil, dear Beowulf,	Heedeth no terror. Oh, Beowulf dear,	Ban, then, such baleful thoughts, Beowulf dearest,
1759	secg betosta, ond þé þæt sélre gecéos	Erster der Männer, und das Edlere wähle,	Wertester Mann, und wähle das Bess're,	finest man, and for yourself choose the better,	Choose, dear Beowulf, the better part,	1759	best of warriors, and choose for thee the better,	Best of the heroes, from bale-strife defend thee,	best of men, and the better part choose,
1760	éce raédas· oferhýda ne gým,	Ewiges Heil! Uebermuth meide,	Das ewige Heil; den Hochmut meide,	the eternal gains; do not pay heed to pride,	eternal rewards. Do not give way to pride.	1760	eternal counsels ; heed not arrogance,	And choose thee the better, counsels eternal;	profit eternal; and temper thy pride,
1761	maére cempa· nú is þínes mægnes blaéd	Bester der Kämpen! die Blüthe deiner Kraft	Biedrer Held! In der Blüte ist jetzt	renowned champion; now is the glory of your strength	For a brief while your strength is in bloom	1761	renown'd champion! disease or sword	Beware of arrogance, world-famous champion!	warrior famous! The flower of thy might
1762	áne hwíle· eft sóna bið	Währt eine Weile nun: es wird ein Tag sein,	Deine Riesenstärke, doch rasch kann's kommen,	for a while; presently in turn will be	but it fades quickly; and soon there will follow	1762	now is the flower of thy might for a while ;	But a little-while lasts thy life-vigor's fulness;	lasts now a while: but erelong it shall be
1763	þæt þec ádl oððe ecg eafoþes getwaéfeð	Da scheidet dich Schwert oder Siechthum von Kräften,	Daß Schwert oder Krankheit die Kraft dir schwächt,	that you sickness or edge will part from strength,	illness or the sword to lay you low,	1763	eftsoons ' t will be that thee from thy energy separates,	'Twill after hap early, that illness or sword-edge	that sickness or sword thy strength shall minish,
1764	oððe fýres feng oððe flódes wylm	Oder Feuersflammen oder Flutenwallen,	Brennende Glut oder brandende Woge,	or grasp of fire, or surge of flood,	or a sudden fire or surge of water	1764	or fire's clutch, or rage of flood,	Shall part thee from strength, or the grasp of the fire,	or fang of fire, or flooding billow,
1765	oððe gripe méces oððe gáres fliht	Oder Dolchesgrimm oder Geeresflug,	Des Speeres Flug oder spitze Klinge	or bite of blade, or flight of spear,	or jabbing blade or javelin from the air	1765	or falchion's gripe, or arrow's flight,	Or the wave of the current, or clutch of the edges,	or bite of blade, or brandished spear,
1766	oððe atol yldo· oððe éagena bearhtm	Oder übles Alter, oder der Augen Licht	Oder endlich das Alter, das arge - dann trübt sich	or repulsive old-age; or the brightness of the eyes	or repellent age. Your piercing eye	1766	or dire age, or twinkling of eyes,	Or flight of the war-spear, or age with its horrors,	or odious age; or the eyes’ clear beam
1767	forsiteð ond forsworceð· semninga bið	Schwindet und schwärzt sich: schnell denn ergehts,	Deiner Augen Glanz und mit eiligem Schritt	weakens and dims; very soon will be	will dim and darken; and death will arrive,	1767	oppresses and darkens: suddenly it will be,	Or thine eyes' bright flashing shall fade into darkness:	wax dull and darken: Death even thee
1768	þæt ðec, dryhtguma, déað oferswýðeð.	Du Trost der Tapfern, daß der Tod dich bewältigt.	Kommt der Tod, der auch dich, du Tapfrer! besiegt.	that you, warrior, Death overpowers.	dear warrior, to sweep you away.	1768	that thee, warrior, death overpowers.	'Twill happen full early, excellent hero,	in haste shall o’erwhelm, thou hero of war!
1769	Swá ic Hring-Dena hund misséra	So hab ich der Hringdänen hundert Halbjahre	Der Halbjahre hundert beherrschte auch ich	So I the Ring-Danes a hundred seasons	“Just so I ruled the Ring-Danes’ country	1769	Thus I the Ring-Danes for half a hundred years	That death shall subdue thee. So the Danes a half-century	So the Ring-Danes these half-years a hundred I ruled,
1770	wéold under wolcnum ond hig wigge beléac	In der Welt gewaltet, und sie wehrlich beschirmt	Die Scharen der Dänen und schützte sie sorgsam	have ruled under the skies and in war sheltered them,	for fifty years, defended them in wartime	1770	had rul'd under the clouds, and them from war secur'd	I held under heaven, helped them in struggles	wielded ’neath welkin, and warded them bravely
1771	manigum maégþa geond þysne middangeard	Vor der Mächte mancher in diesem Mittelkreiß	Vor manchem Gegner im Mittelgarten,	from many tribes throughout this middle-earth,	with spear and sword against constant assaults	1771	from many tribes throughout this mid-earth,	'Gainst many a race in middle-earth's regions,	from mighty-ones many o’er middle-earth,
1772	æscum ond ecgum þæt ic mé aénigne	Mit Schwertern und Schäften, daß ich schier mir keinen	Vor Schwert und Spieß, daß ich schließlich wähnte,	from ash-shafts and sword-edges, so that I for myself any,	by many tribes: I came to believe	1772	with spears and swords, so that I me any,	With ash-wood and edges, that enemies none	from spear and sword, till it seemed for me
1773	under swegles begong gesacan ne tealde.	Widersacher wähnte unter der Wölbung des Himmels;	Mir dräue kein Feind unterm Dach des Himmels.	under the expanse of the heavens, adversary I did not account.	my enemies had faded from the face of the earth.	1773	under heaven's course, adversary counted not.	On earth molested me. Lo! offsetting change, now,	no foe could be found under fold of the sky.
1774	Hwæt, mé þæs on éþle edwendan cwóm,	Aber Andres viel in meinem Erbsitz erfuhr ich,	Doch der Umschwung kam: auf dem eigenen Stammsitz	Listen, to me in the homeland for that a reversal came,	Still, what happened was a hard reversal	1774	Lo, to me of this in my country a reverse came,	Came to my manor, grief after joyance,	Lo, sudden the shift! To me seated secure
1775	gyrn æfter gomene seoþðan Grendel wearð	Jammer nach Jubel, seit Grendel hier,	Ward das Glück in Kummer verkehrt, seit Grendel,	sorrow after joy, since Grendel became	from bliss to grief. Grendel struck	1775	sadness after merriment, since Grendel became,	When Grendel became my constant visitor,	came grief for joy when Grendel began
1776	ealdgewinna ingenga min	Der alte Erbfeind, mein Einwohner ward.	Der höllische Wicht, mein Heim besuchte.	an old contender, invader of mine,	after lying in wait. He laid waste to the land	1776	my old adversary, my invader:	Inveterate hater: I from that malice	to harry my home, the hellish foe;
1777	ic þaére sócne singáles wæg	Seit seiner Heimsuchung beschwerte mich Nacht und Tag	Ob dieser Verfolgung fraß mir dauernd	I from that persecution endured continually	and from that moment my mind was in dread	1777	I for that visitation constantly have borne	Continually travailed with trouble no little.	for those ruthless raids, unresting I suffered
1778	módceare micle· þæs sig metode þanc	Das herbste Herzeleid. Dem Herrn sag ich Dank,	Am Herzen der Harm. Dem Herrn sei Dank,	great sorrow of spirit; thanks be for that to the Measurer of Fate,	of his depredations. So I praise God	1778	great mental care ; therefore be to the Creator thanks,	Thanks be to God that I gained in my lifetime,	heart-sorrow heavy. Heaven be thanked,
1779	écean dryhtne þæs ðe ic on aldre gebád	Dem ewigen Trost, daß ich den Tag erlebte,	Dem mächtigen Gott, daß mein müdes Auge	eternal Lord, from that I survived alive,	in His heavenly glory that I lived to behold	1779	to the eternal Lord, for that I have remain'd in life,	To the Lord everlasting, to look on the gory	Lord Eternal, for life extended
1780	þæt ic on þone hafelan heorodréorigne	Da ich dieß blutige Haupt erblicken durfte	Des Bösewichts Haupt, das blutbefleckte,	so that I on the head sword-bloodied	this head dripping blood and that after such harrowing	1780	that I on that head, clotted with gore,	Head with mine eyes, after long-lasting sorrow!	that I on this head all hewn and bloody,
1781	ofer eald gewin éagum starige!	Mit eigenen Augen nach dem alten Leid.	Nach dem schweren Leide noch schauen darf.	after ancient strife could gaze with my eyes!	I can look upon it in triumph at last.	1781	after our old contention, with my eyes may gaze.	Go to the bench now, battle-adornèd	after long evil, with eyes may gaze!
1782	Gá nú tó setle· symbelwynne dréoh	»Geh nun zum Sitze, genieß des Gastmals Lust	Nun geh' zur Metbank, ergötz' dich beim Mahle,	Go now to the bench, join in the pleasure-banquet,	Take your place, then, with pride	1782	Go now to thy seat, enjoy the pleasure of the feast,	Joy in the feasting: of jewels in common	—Go to the bench now! Be glad at banquet,
1783	wíggeweorþad· unc sceal worn fela	Durch Sieg beseligt. Uns sei der Kleinode	Du Kampfberühmter! Der Kleinode Menge	honoured by your battle; we must very many	and pleasure and move to the feast. To-morrow morning	1783	for battle honour'd ; for us two shall a great many	We'll meet with many when morning appeareth.“	warrior worthy! A wealth of treasure
1784	máþma gemaénra siþðan morgen bið.'	Menge gemein, wenn der Morgen kommt.«	Empfängst du, wenn morgen das Frührot leuchtet.'	treasures share between us when it is morning.'	our treasure will be shared and showered upon you.”	1784	common treasures be, when it shall be morning. “	The Geatman was gladsome, ganged he immediately	at dawn of day, be dealt between us!”
1785	Géat wæs glædmód· géong sóna tó	Hin gieng der Geate sogleich mit Freuden	So schritt denn heiter der Held hinweg,	The Geat was glad-hearted, went straightaway to	The Geat was elated and gladly obeyed	1785	The Goth was glad of mood, went straightways to	To go to the bench, as the clever one bade him.	Glad was the Geats’ lord, going betimes
1786	setles néosan swá se snottra heht·	Den Sitz zu suchen wie der Saalherr gebot.	Zu weilen im Sitz, wie der Weise befohlen.	seek the bench, as the wise one had commanded;	the old man’s bidding; he sat on the bench.	1786	occupy his seat, as the sage commanded.	Then again as before were the famous-for-prowess,	to seek his seat, as the Sage commanded.
1787	þá wæs eft swá aér ellenrófum	Da ward wie zuvor von den Fehdeberühmten,	Von neuem ward nun den Genossen der Halle,	then it was again as before for bold warriors,	And soon all was restored, the same as before.	1787	Then were again as before, the valour- fam'd	Hall-inhabiters, handsomely banqueted,	Afresh, as before, for the famed-in-battle,
1788	fletsittendum fægere gereorded	Die im Hause saßen heiter gesprochen	Den mutberühmten, das Mahl gereicht,	for those sitting in the hall they prepared a fine feast	Happiness came back, the hall was thronged,	1788	court- residents, fairly feasted,	Feasted anew. The night-veil fell then	for the band of the hall, was a banquet dight
1789	níowan stefne· nihthelm geswearc	Mit neuer Stimme. Der Nachthelm dunkelte	Herrliche Kost. Doch die Hülle der Nacht	once again; the helm of night darkened,	and a banquet set forth; black night fell	1789	with new spirit. The helm of night grew murky,	Dark o'er the warriors. The courtiers rose then;	nobly anew. The Night-Helm darkened
1790	deorc ofer dryhtgumum· duguð eal árás·	Schwarz über der Schar. Die Schnellsten erhoben sich:	Sank finster herab; das Gefolge erhob sich.	dark over the company of warriors; the veterans all arose;	and covered them in darkness.	1790	dark o'er the vassals, the courtiers all arose ;	The gray-haired was anxious to go to his slumbers,	dusk o’er the drinkers. The doughty ones rose:
1791	wolde blondenfeax beddes néosan,	Zu Bette wollte der bleichgelockte	Nach dem Lager verlangt' es den Lenker des Volks,	the blended-haired one wishes to seek his bed,	Then the company rose for the old campaigner: the grey-haired prince	1791	the grizzly hair'd prince would his bed visit,	The hoary old Scylding. Hankered the Geatman,	for the hoary-headed would hasten to rest,
1792	gamela Scylding· Géat unigmetes wél	Greise Schilding, da auch den Geaten sehr,	Den greisen Scylding. Der Gast auch war,	the aged Scylding; the Geat exceedingly much,	was ready for bed. And a need for rest	1792	the aged Scylding ; the Goth immeasurably well	The champion doughty, greatly, to rest him:	agéd Scylding; and eager the Geat,
1793	rófne randwigan restan lyste·	Den berühmten Recken, zu ruhn verlangte.	Der rüstige Krieger, der Ruhe bedürftig:	valiant shield-warrior, desired rest;	came over the brave shield-bearing Geat.	1793	the renown'd shield-warrior wished to rest.	An earlman early outward did lead him,	shield-fighter sturdy, for sleeping yearned.
1794	sóna him seleþegn síðes wérgum	Da wies ein Kämmerling den kampfmüden,	So führte denn bald den Fürsten der Gauten,	at once him the hall-thane the weary journeyer	He was a weary seafarer, far from home,	1794	Forthwith the hall -thane him, from his journey weary,	Fagged from his faring, from far-country springing,	Him wander-weary, warrior-guest
1795	feorrancundum orð wísade	Fernher gefahrnen sofort hindann,	Den der Kampf ermüdet, ein Kämmerer fort,	from afar guided forth,	so immediately a house-guard guided him out,	1795	the comer from afar, guided forth,	Who for etiquette's sake all of a liegeman's	from far, a hall-thane heralded forth,
1796	sé for andrysnum ealle beweotede	Der ihm mit Ehrfurcht Alles besorgte	Der nach altem Brauche für alles sorgte,	who for courtesy looked after everything	one whose office entailed looking after	1796	who from reverence had all things provided	Needs regarded, such as seamen at that time	who by custom courtly cared for all
1797	þegnes þearfe swylce þý dógore	Nach des Degens Bedürfniss, was zu dieser Stunde	Was die Degen bedurften an diesem Tage,	of the hero's needs, such as in those days	whatever a thane on the road in those days	1797	for the thane's need, such as in that day	Were bounden to feel. The big-hearted rested;	needs of a thane as in those old days
1798	heaþolíðende habban scoldon·	Ein Heerkampfgänger erheischen mochte.	Und freundlich bediente die fremden Streiter.	warrior-sailors were obliged to have;	might need or require. It was noble courtesy.	1798	navigators of the main should have.	The building uptowered, spacious and gilded,	warrior-wanderers wont to have.
1799	reste hine þá rúmheort· reced hlíuade	Da ruhte sich der weitherzge. Das gewölbte Gemach	Nun ruhte der Held in der ragenden Halle,	rested him then, the large-hearted man; the hall towered	That great heart rested. The hall towered,	1799	Rested him then the amplehearted; the mansion tower'd,	The guest within slumbered, till the sable-clad raven	So slumbered the stout-heart. Stately the hall
1800	géap ond goldfáh· gæst inne swæf	Erglänzte goldbunt, der Gast schlief darin	Der goldgeschmückten; es schlief der Gast,	vaulted and gold-adorned; the guest slept inside	gold-shingled and gabled, and the guest slept in it	1800	vaulted and golden-hued: the guest slept therein,	Blithely foreboded the beacon of heaven.	rose gabled and gilt where the guest slept on
1801	oþ þæt hrefn blaca heofones wynne	Bis von des Himmels Heitre herzfroh der schwarze	Bis des wonnigen Tages Wiederkehr ausrief	until the black raven, the joy of the sky	until the black raven with raucous glee	1801	until the black raven heaven's delight	Then the bright-shining sun o'er the bottoms came going;	till a raven black the rapture-of-heaven
1802	blíðheort bodode. Ðá cóm beorht scacan	Rabe verkündete, es komme das Licht,	Der schwarze Rabe. Die Schatten wichen	declared glad-heartedly. Then came bright hurrying,	announced heaven’s joy, and a hurry of brightness	1802	blithe of heart announced the bright [sun] coming,	The warriors hastened, the heads of the peoples	blithe-heart boded. Bright came flying
1803	scaþan ónetton·	Die Schatten zu scheuchen. Die Schnellen eilten.	Dem heitren Licht.	fighters hastening;	overran the shadows. Warriors rose quickly,	1803	robbers fleeing away. [The warriors ] hasten'd,	Were ready to go again to their peoples,	shine after shadow. The swordsmen hastened,
1804	waéron æþelingas eft tó léodum	Die Recken rüsteten sich, zurück alsbald	In hastiger Eile war der Gauten Häuflein,	the nobles were back to their people	impatient to be off: their own country	1804	the nobles were again to their people	The high-mooded farer would faraway thenceward	athelings all were eager homeward
1805	fúse tó farenne· wolde feor þanon	Zu ihrem Volk zu fahren. Bald dachte fort von da	Das heimwärts jetzt zu fahren gedachte; fernhin wollte	eager to fare; he wished far thence,	was beckoning the nobles; and the bold voyager	1805	anxious to go ; would far from thence	Look for his vessel. The valiant one bade then,	forth to fare; and far from thence
1806	cuma collenferhð céoles néosan.	Der kühnherzge Kämpe den Kiel zu leiten.	Seinen Kiel der kühne Krieger steuern.	the high-spirited visitor, to seek his ship.	longed to be aboard his distant boat.	1806	the high- soul'd guest his vessel visit.	Offspring of Ecglaf, off to bear Hrunting,	the great-hearted guest would guide his keel.
1807	Heht þá se hearda Hrunting beran	Da hieß der Hehre den Hrunting bringen	Der Held ließ nun den Hrunting bringen	He then directed the tough man to wear Hrunting	Then that stalwart fighter ordered Hrunting	1807	Bade then the bold chief Hrunting be borne,	To take his weapon, his well-beloved iron;	Bade then the hardy-one Hrunting be brought
1808	sunu Ecgláfes· heht his sweord niman	Dem Sohn des Ecglaf, gab das Schwert ihm zurück,	Dem Sohne des Ecglaf und sagte ihm Dank,	the son of Edgelaf, bid him take his sword,	to be brought to Unferth, and bade Unferth	1808	the son of Ecglaf bade take back his sword,	He him thanked for the gift, saying good he accounted	to the son of Ecglaf, the sword bade him take,
1809	léoflíc íren· sægde him þæs léanes þanc·	Das löbliche Eisen, für das geliehne dankend.	Daß er willig verliehen die löbliche Waffe:	beloved iron; said thanks to him for the loan,	take the sword and thanked him for lending it.	1809	the precious iron ; gave him for the loan thanks,	The war-friend and mighty, nor chid he with words then	excellent iron, and uttered his thanks for it,
1810	cwæð: hé þone gúðwine gódne tealde	Er zähl' es für gut und zuverläßig,	Er nannte das Schwert einen nützlichen Helfer	quoth: he the war-friend marked well,	He said he had found it a friend in battle	1810	said that he the war-friend accounted good,	The blade of the brand: 'twas a brave-mooded hero.	quoth that he counted it keen in battle,
1811	wígcræftigne· nales wordum lóg	Im Kampfe kräftig; mit keinem Worte schalt er	Im Getümmel der Schlacht und tadelte nicht	skilled in war; he did not in words blame	and a powerful help; he put no blame	1811	in battle powerful ; nor with words blam'd he	When the warriors were ready, arrayed in their trappings,	“war-friend” winsome: with words he slandered not
1812	méces ecge· þæt wæs módig secg.	Des Stahles Schneide: das war ein stolzer Mann!	Die treffliche Klinge, der tapfre Streiter.	the maiche's edge; he was a proud man.	on the blade’s cutting edge. He was a considerate man.	1812	the falchion's edge: that was a high- soul'd warrior,	The atheling dear to the Danemen advanced then	edge of the blade: ’twas a big-hearted man!
1813	Ond þá síðfrome, searwum gearwe	Da nun reisefertig in den Rüstungen standen	Zur Reise bereit, in der Rüstung Schmuck	And then, eager to be going, ready in arms,	And there the warriors stood in their war-gear,	1813	And when eager for departure, with arms all ready	On to the dais, where the other was sitting,	Now eager for parting and armed at point
1814	wígend waéron éode weorð Denum	Die Geaten, da gieng der Gute dahin,	Harrten die Krieger. Zum Hochsitz schritt	were the warriors, the one honoured by the Danes went,	eager to go, while their honoured lord	1814	the warriors were, went to the West- Danes	Grim-mooded hero, greeted King Hrothgar.	warriors waited, while went to his host
1815	æþeling tó yppan þaér se óþer wæs	Die Dänen zu ehren, wo der Andre war,	Ihr Drost, der so wert den Dänen geworden,	noble to the high seat, where the other was,	approached the platform where the other sat.	1815	the noble running, to where the other was,		that Darling of Danes. The doughty atheling
1816	hæle hildedéor Hróðgár grétte.	Der erhabene Held: von Hrodgar nahm er Urlaub.	Von dem edlen Hrodgar Abschied zu nehmen.	the battle-bold hero greeted Hrothgar.	The undaunted hero addressed Hrothgar.	1816	the human war-beast: he Hrothgar greeted.		to high-seat hastened and Hrothgar greeted.

26. Abschied (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1817	Béowulf maþelode bearn Ecgþéowes:	Beowulf sprach, der Geborne Ecgtheows:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	1817	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's offspring:	Beowulf spake, bairn of Ecgtheow:—
1818	'Nú wé saélíðend secgan wyllað	»Nun sagten dir gerne wir Seefahrenden,	'Melden wollen wir Meerbefahrer,	'Now we sea-farers wish to say	“Now we who crossed the wide sea	1818	“Now to thee we sea- farers desire to say,	„We men of the water wish to declare now	“Lo, we seafarers say our will,
1819	feorran cumene þæt wé fundiaþ	Die wir weither kamen, daß der Wunsch uns treibt	Daß wir fernhin wieder zu fahren gedenken,	having come from afar, that we are anxious	have to inform you that we feel a desire	1819	we comers from afar, that we are most desirous	Fared from far-lands, we're firmly determined	far-come men, that we fain would seek
1820	Higelác sécan· waéron hér tela	Zu Hygelak heim. Hier hat man uns gut	Zu Hygelac heim. Wir sind hierzulande	to seek Hygelac; we here were well	to return to Hygelac. Here we have been welcomed	1820	Hygelac to seek ; we have here been kindly,	To seek King Higelac. Here have we fitly	Hygelac now. We here have found
1821	willum bewenede· þú ús wél dohtest.	Und willig bewirthet; du warst uns hold.	Bewirtet nach Wunsch, du warst wohlgesinnt!	entertained in our desires; you have treated us well.	and thoroughly entertained. You have treated us well.	1821	cordially, serv'd, thou hast well treated us.	Been welcomed and feasted, as heart would desire it;	hosts to our heart: thou hast harbored us well.
1822	Gif ic þonne on eorþan ówihte mæg	Wenn ich mit irgend etwas auf Erden noch	Kann ich irgend einmal auf Erden von dir	If then on earth I can (do) anything	If there is any favour on earth I can perform	1822	If I now on earth in aught can,	Good was the greeting. If greater affection	If ever on earth I am able to win me
1823	þínre módlufan máran tilian,	Dir mehr erfreuen mag Gemüth und Herz,	Erringen der Liebe reicheres Maß,	of your affections earn more,	beyond deeds of arms I have done already,	1823	for thy mind's love, execute more,	I am anywise able ever on earth to	more of thy love, O lord of men,
1824	gumena dryhten, ðonne ic gýt dyde,	Herscher der Dänen, als ich dießmal that,	Als bisher ich genoß, Beherrscher des Volkes!	lord of men, than I have done yet,	anything that would merit your affections more,	1824	O lord of men, than I yet have done,	Gain at thy hands, ruler of heroes,	aught anew, than I now have done,
1825	gúðgeweorca ic béo gearo sóna	So wiße mich willig zum Werk des Kampfs.	Bin ich willig stets zu Werken des Streites.	with feats of arms, I am ready at once,	I shall act, my lord, with alacrity.	1825	of warlike works, I shall be straight ways ready ;	Than yet I have done, I shall quickly be ready	for work of war I am willing still!
1826	gif ic þæt gefricge ofer flóda begang	Und erfahr ich fern über der Fluten Reich,	Erfahr' ich jemals jenseits der Flut,	if I find it out over the flood's expanse,	If ever I hear from across the ocean	1826	if I learn, over the floods' course,	For combat and conflict. O'er the course of the waters	If it come to me ever across the seas
1827	þæt þec ymbsittend egesan þýwað	Daß dich Umsitzende ängstigend drängen,	Daß von feindlichen Nachbarn Gefahr dir droht,	that you neighbouring-tribes oppress with terror,	that people on your borders are threatening battle	1827	that thee those dwelling around with terror urge,	Learn I that neighbors alarm thee with terror,	that neighbor foemen annoy and fright thee,—
1828	swá þec hetende hwílum dydon	Wie dir die Feinde wohl früher thaten,	Wie schon früher aus Haß sie die Fehde versuchten,	as enemies to you sometimes did,	as attackers have done from time to time,	1828	as those hating thee at times have done,	As haters did whilom, I hither will bring thee	as they that hate thee erewhile have used,—
1829	ic ðé þúsenda þegna bringe	So will ich dir tausend bringen der tapfersten	So werd' ich mit Tausenden tapfrer Krieger	I to you a thousand thanes will bring,	I shall land with a thousand thanes at my back	1829	I to thee thousands of warriors will bring,	For help unto heroes henchmen by thousands.	thousands then of thanes I shall bring,
1830	hæleþa tó helpe. Ic on Higeláce wát,	Helden zu Hülfe. Von Hygelak weiß ich,	Zu Hilfe dir kommen. Von Hygelac weiß ich,	heroes as help. I know of Hygelac,	to help your cause. Hygelac may be young	1830	of heroes, to thy help. I know of Hygelac,	I know as to Higelac, the lord of the Geatmen,	heroes to help thee. Of Hygelac I know,
1831	Géata dryhten þéah ðe hé geong syÿ	Dem Geatenherscher, ist er gleich noch jung,	Dem Jütenkönig, so jung er auch ist,	the lord of the Geats, though he is young,	to rule a nation, but this much I know	1831	lord of Goths, although he be a young	Though young in years, he yet will permit me,	ward of his folk, that, though few his years,
1832	folces hyrde· þæt hé mec fremman wile	Der Fürst seines Volks, daß er mich fördern wird	Des Volkes Hüter: er fördert mich gerne	the keeper of the folk, that he would support me	about the king of the Geats: he will come to my aid	1832	shepherd of his folk, that he will enable me,	By words and by works, ward of the people,	the lord of the Geats will give me aid
1833	weordum ond worcum þæt ic þé wél herige	Mit Worten und Werken, dich wehrlich zu schirmen.	Mit Wort und Werk, wenn dein Wohl es erheischt	with words and with deeds, so that I might honour you rightly	and want to support me by word and action	1833	by words and works, that I may well defend thee,	Fully to furnish thee forces and bear thee	by word and by work, that well I may serve thee,
1834	ond þé tó géoce gárholt bere	Das Geerholz bring ich dann dir beizustehen,	Und den Schaft in deinem Dienste ich schwinge,	and to you in aid bring a forest of spears,	in your hour of need, when honour dictates	1834	and to thee for succour the javelin - shaft bear,	My lance to relieve thee, if liegemen shall fail thee,	wielding the war-wood to win thy triumph
1835	mægenes fultum þaér ðé bið manna þearf.	Deine Macht zu mehren, wenn dir Männer Noth sind.	Meine Macht dir leihe, wenn Männer dir nottun;	the support of strength, where you be needful of men.	that I raise a hedge of spears around you.	1835	a support to thy power, if thou have need of men.	And help of my hand-strength; if Hrethric be treating,	and lending thee might when thou lackest men.
1836	Gif him þonne Hréþrínc tó hofum Géata	Wenn dann Hredrik zu den Höfen der Geaten	Und kommt Hredric einmal zum Hofe der Gauten,	If him, on the other hand, Hrethric to the Geatish court	Then if Hrethric should think about travelling	1836	If then Hrethric at the Goths' courts,	Bairn of the king, at the court of the Geatmen,	If thy Hrethric should, come to court of Geats,
1837	geþingeð þéodnes bearn hé mæg þaér fela	Kommt, der Königssohn, so kann er da viel	Der Fürstensohn, so findet er dort	decides (to go), chieftain's son, he shall there be able many	as a king’s son to the court of the Geats,	1837	the king's son, craves it, he may there many	He thereat may find him friends in abundance:	a sovran’s son, he will surely there
1838	fréonda findan· feorcýþðe béoð	Der Freunde finden; die Fremde mag	Der Freunde viele: die fremden Länder	friends to find; distant lands are	he will find many friends. Foreign places	1838	friends find: far countries are,	Faraway countries he were better to seek for	find his friends. A far-off land
1839	sélran gesóhte þaém þe him selfa déah.'	Der sichrer besuchen, der selber taugt.«	Besucht mit Nutzen, wer selber tüchtig.'	better sought by one who is powerful himself.'	yield more to one who is himself worth meeting.”	1839	better when sought, to him who on himself relies.“	Who trusts in himself.“ Hrothgar discoursed then,	each man should visit who vaunts him brave.”
1840	Hróðgár maþelode him on andsware:	Da gab Hrodgar dem Helden zur Antwort:	Hrodgar erwiderte, Healfdenes Sohn:	Hrothgar spoke to him in reply:	Hrothgar spoke and answered him:	1840	Hrothgar spake to him in answer:	Making rejoinder: „These words thou hast uttered	Him then answering, Hrothgar spake:—
1841	'Þé þá wordcwydas wigtig drihten	»Wahrlich, dir hat dieß Wort der weise Gott	'Die Worte legte der weise Schöpfer	'To you these sayings of words the wise Lord	“The Lord in His wisdom sent you those words	1841	“To thee those words the wise Lord	All-knowing God hath given thy spirit!	“These words of thine the wisest God
1842	on sefan sende· ne hýrde ic snotorlícor	In den Sinn gesendet! In solcher Jugend	Dir selbst in den Mund! Ich entsinne mich nicht,	has sent into mind; I have not heard more intelligently	and they came from the heart. I have never heard	1842	into thy mind has sent: never have I heard more prudently,	Ne'er heard I an earlman thus early in life	sent to thy soul! No sager counsel
1843	on swá geongum feore guman þingian·	Hört' ich nie weislicher einen Wehrmann reden.	Daß ich jemals hörte so jungen Mann	at such young age man make a speech;	so young a man make truer observations.	1843	in so young a life, a man discourse.	More clever in speaking: thou'rt cautious of spirit,	from so young in years e’er yet have I heard.
1844	þú eart mægenes strang ond on móde fród	Du bist machtgestrenge und im Gemüthe klug,	Verständiger reden. So stark dein Arm,	you are strong in power and wise in your heart,	You are strong in body and mature in mind,	1844	Thou art strong of might, and in mind sage,	Mighty of muscle, in mouth-answers prudent.	Thou art strong of main and in mind art wary,
1845	wís wordcwida· wén ic talige	In Wortreden weise. Für gewiss eracht ich,	So klug dein Sinn! Ich sehe es kommen;	judicious word-speaker; I consider it likely	impressive in speech. If it should come to pass	1845	wise of verbal utterances: if it happen,	I count on the hope that, happen it ever	art wise in words! I ween indeed
1846	gif þæt gegangeð þæt ðe gár nymeð	Wenn sich begäbe, daß die Geerspitze raffte,	Wenn Hredels Sohn, deinen Herrn und König,	if it happens, that from you the spear takes,	that Hrethel’s descendant dies beneath a spear,	1846	I think there is expectation, that the dart take,	That missile shall rob thee of Hrethel's descendant,	if ever it hap that Hrethel’s heir
1847	hild heorugrimme Hréþles eaferan,	Oder schwertgrimmer Streit den Sohn des Hredel,	Des Volkes Führer, einst fällen sollte	a horrendous battle Hrethel's heir,	if deadly battle or the sword blade or disease	1847	war fiercely grim, Hrethel's offspring,	Edge-horrid battle, and illness or weapon	by spear be seized, by sword-grim battle,
1848	ádl oþðe íren ealdor ðínne	Eisen oder Siechthum den Erbherrn dir,	Der Ger des Feindes, die grimmige Schlacht,	sickness or iron your ruler,	fells the prince who guards your people	1848	disease or iron, thy prince,	Deprive thee of prince, of people's protector,	by illness or iron, thine elder and lord,
1849	folces hyrde ond þú þín feorh hafast	Den Lenker der Leute, und du das Leben hast,	Siechtum oder Stahl, du selbst aber lebst,	the guardian of the folk, and you have your life,	and you are still alive, then I firmly believe	1849	his people's shepherd, and thou thy life hast,	And life thou yet holdest, the Sea-Geats will never	people’s leader,—and life be thine,—
1850	þæt þe Saé-Géatas sélran næbben	Daß sich die Seegeaten schwerlich beßern	So können als König keinen bessern	that the Sea-Geats could not have better	the seafaring Geats won’t find a man	1850	that the Sea- Goths will not have a better	Find a more fitting folk-lord to choose them,	no seemlier man will the Sea-Geats find
1851	tó gecéosenne cyning aénigne	König erkiesen könnten als dich	Der Seegauten Söhne erkiesen,	by choosing any other king,	worthier of acclaim as their king and defender	1851	to choose, not any king,	Gem-ward of heroes, than thou mightest prove thee,	at all to choose for their chief and king,
1852	hordweard hæleþa gyf þú healdan wylt	Zum Hortwart der Helden, wenn du behaupten willst	Als Hüter des Horts, wenn du herrschen willst	hoard-ward of heroes, if you wish to rule	than you, if only you would undertake	1852	or treasure -ward of heroes ; if thou wilt hold	If the kingdom of kinsmen thou carest to govern.	for hoard-guard of heroes, if hold thou wilt
1853	mága ríce· mé þín módsefa	Der Ahnen Erbreich. Mir ward all dein Wesen	In der Vorfahren Reich. Mit gefällt deine Denkart	your kinsman's kingdom. Your spirit and heart me	the lordship of your homeland. My liking for you	1853	thy kinsmen's realm. Me thy mind	Thy mood-spirit likes me the longer the better,	thy kinsman’s kingdom! Thy keen mind pleases me
1854	lícað leng swá wél, léofa Béowulf·	Je länger je lieber, mein lieber Beowulf.	Je länger, je besser, mein lieber Beowulf!	pleases so well the longer (I know them), dear Beowulf;	deepens with time, dear Beowulf.	1854	pleases the longer the better, dear Beowulf:	Beowulf dear: thou hast brought it to pass that	the longer the better, Beowulf loved!
1855	hafast þú geféred þæt þám folcum sceal	Du führtest dich so, daß den Völkern beiden,	Vollbracht hast du's, daß die beiden Völker,	you have achieved that for the folk shall	What you have done is to draw two peoples,	1855	thou hast borne thyself so that for the nations shall	To both these peoples peace shall be common,	Thou hast brought it about that both our peoples,
1856	Géata léodum ond Gár-Denum	Den Geatenleuten und Geerdänen	Dänen und Gauten, ein dauernder Friede	the people of the Geats and the Spear-Danes	the Geat nation and us neighbouring Danes,	1856	(the Goths' people and the Gar-Danes)	To Geat-folk and Danemen, the strife be suspended,	sons of the Geat and Spear-Dane folk,
1857	sib gemaénum ond sacu restan,	Friede gefestigt wird und die Fehde ruhn soll,	Fortan eint und die Feindschaft schwindet,	in mutual peace, and strife subside,	into shared peace and a pact of friendship	1857	peace be to both, and contention rest,	The secret assailings they suffered in yore-days;	shall have mutual peace, and from murderous strife,
1858	inwitníþas, þé híe aér drugon,	Haß und Feindschaft, die sie früher trugen,	Der arge Haß, der sie einstmals trennte.	hostilities, which they endured before;	in spite of hatreds we have harboured in the past.	1858	the guileful enmities, which they erst have borne,	And also that jewels be shared while I govern	such as once they waged, from war refrain.
1859	wesan þenden ic wealde wídan ríces	Dieweil ich walte dieses weiten Reichs,	So lang' ich noch walte der weiten Lande,	shall be, while I rule the wide kingdom,	For as long as I rule this far-flung land	1859	shall be while I rule the ample realm,	The wide-stretching kingdom, and that many shall visit	Long as I rule this realm so wide,
1860	máþmas gemaéne, manig óþerne	Sei der Hort uns gemein. Manchmal grüße	Laß uns Schätze tauschen: Geschenke sende	wealth in common, many an other	treasures will change hands and each side will treat	1860	treasures common ; many a one another	Others o'er the ocean with excellent gift-gems:	let our hoards be common, let heroes with gold
1861	gódum gegréttan ofer ganotes bæð·	Einer den Andern über des Tauchers Bad,	Dem Freunde der Freund auf dem Pfade der Möwe,	with good things will greet over the gannet's bath;	the other with gifts; across the gannet’s bath,	1861	greet with benefits ; over the gannet's bath	The ring-adorned bark shall bring o'er the currents	each other greet o’er the gannet’s-bath,
1862	sceal hringnaca ofer heáþu bringan	Die geringte Barke bringe Liebesgaben	Und von Land zu Land bringe Liebeszeichen	the ring-prowed ship shall bring over the high seas	over the broad sea, whorled prows will bring	1862	the ring-prow'd bark shall, o'er the main, bring	Presents and love-gifts. This people I know	and the ringed-prow bear o’er rolling waves
1863	lác ond luftácen· ic þá léode wát	Von Lande zu Lande. Die Leute weiß ich	Das geschnäbelte Schiff. Der schwankende Sinn	offerings and tokens of friendship; I know these nations	presents and tokens. I know your people	1863	gifts and love-tokens. I the nations know	Tow'rd foeman and friend firmly established,	tokens of love. I trow my landfolk
1864	gé wið féond gé wið fréond fæste geworhte	Gegen Freund und Feind von fester Gesinnung,	Ist fremd meinem Volk: in der Freundschaft beständig	both towards foe and towards friend firmly disposed,	are beyond reproach in every respect,	1864	both towards foe and towards friend fast constituted,	After ancient etiquette everywise blameless.“	towards friend and foe are firmly joined,
1865	aéghwæs untaéle ealde wísan.'	In Allem untadelig nach alter Weise.«	Und im Hasse zäh, das ist Heldenweise.'	blameless in everything, in the ancient manner.'	steadfast in the old way with friend or foe.”	1865	blameless in everything, in the old wise.“	Then the warden of earlmen gave him still farther,	and honor they keep in the olden way.”
1866	Ðá gít him eorla hléo hine gesealde	Da gab ihm abermals der Edlinge Schirm,	Nun reicht' ihm der König der Kleinode zwölf,	Then again to him the protector of earls gave to him,	Then the earls’ defender furnished the hero	1866	To him besides the warriors protector gave to possess,	Kinsman of Healfdene, a dozen of jewels,	To him in the hall, then, Healfdene’s son
1867	mago Healfdenes máþmas twelf·	Der Sohn Healfdens, Hortkleinode zwölf	Healfdenes Sohn, der Hort seines Adels,	the son of Half-Dane, twelve treasures;	with twelve treasures and told him to set out,	1867	the son of Healfdene, treasures twelve ;	Bade him safely seek with the presents	gave treasures twelve, and the trust-of-earls
1868	hét inne mid þaém lácum léode swaése	Und hieß ihn so beschenkt zu den Sippen daheim	Mit dem freundlichen Wunsch, daß er frisch und gesund	he commanded him with these gifts his own dear nation	sail with those gifts safely home	1868	bade him with the gifts his own people	His well-beloved people, early returning.	bade him fare with the gifts to his folk beloved,
1869	sécean on gesyntum, snúde eft cuman·	Sich in Wohlsein wenden und bald wiederkehren.	Mit den Gaben erreiche die Gaue der Heimat	to seek in safety, to return quickly;	to the people he loved, but to return promptly.	1869	seek in safety; quickly come again.	Then the noble-born king kissed the distinguished,	hale to his home, and in haste return.
1870	gecyste þá cyning æþelum gód,	Da küsste der edle König, der gute,	Und nach kurzer Weile wiederkomme.	kissed then, the king the upright noble,	And so the good and grey-haired Dane,	1870	Kiss'd then the king nobly good,	Dear-lovèd liegeman, the Dane-prince saluted him,	Then kissed the king of kin renowned,
1871	þéoden Scyldinga ðegn betostan	Der Gebieter der Schildinge, den Besten der Helden	Dann umarmte der Scylding den edlen Degen	the chieftain of the Scyldings, the best thane	that high-born king, kissed Beowulf	1871	the Scyldings' prince, the best of thanes,	And claspèd his neck; tears from him fell,	Scyldings’ chieftain, that choicest thane,
1872	ond be healse genam· hruron him téaras	Beim Hals ihn haltend. Dem Haargrauen rannen	Und küßte ihn herzlich - da quollen die Zähren	and took him by the neck; tears fell from him,	and embraced his neck, then broke down	1872	and round the neck him took ; tears fell from him,	From the gray-headed man: he two things expected,	and fell on his neck. Fast flowed the tears
1873	blondenfeaxum· him wæs béga wén	Helle Zähren herab. Gute Heimkehr erwünscht' ihm	Des ehrlichen Greises: er ahnte wohl,	from the silver and gold whiskers; in him were both thoughts	in sudden tears. Two forebodings	1873	the grizzly hair'd prince ; he had hope of both,	Agèd and reverend, but rather the second,	of the hoary-headed. Heavy with winters,
1874	ealdum infródum, óþres swíðor·	Der alterfahrene; das Eine doch sehnlicher:	Daß sein hoffend Sehnen, den Helden noch einmal	old and deeply wise, the second stronger,	disturbed him in his wisdom, but one was stronger:	1874	the old sage, but of the second stronger,	That bold in council they'd meet thereafter.	he had chances twain, but he clung to this,—
1875	þæt híe seoððan geséon móston	Sie sollten sich beide noch wiedersehen	Bei heitrem Gespräch in der Halle zu schauen,	that they afterwards might meet,	nevermore would they meet each other	1875	that they themselves afterwards might see,	The man was so dear that he failed to suppress the	that each should look on the other again,
1876	módige on meþle· wæs him se man tó þon léof	Zu frohem Gespräche. Ihm war der Freund so lieb,	Erfüllung nicht fände. Der Freund war so lieb ihm,	brave in a formal summit; the man was so dear to him	face to face. And such was his affection	1876	the lofty ones, in conference. To him was the man so dear,	Emotions that moved him, but in mood-fetters fastened	and hear him in hall. Was this hero so dear to him,
1877	þæt hé þone bréostwylm forberan ne mehte	Daß er den heißen Herzenswunsch nicht verhehlen konnte.	Daß er nicht den Drang unterdrücken konnte	that he the welling of his breast could not hold back	that he could not help being overcome:	1877	that he the fervour of his breast might not restrain ;	The long-famous hero longeth in secret	his breast’s wild billows he banned in vain;
1878	ac him on hreþre hygebendum fæst	Gedanken banden ihn im Busen so fest an ihn,	Des warmen Gefühls, das ihm wallte im Busen,	but him in his heart in firm bounds of thought	his fondness for the man was so deep-founded,	1878	but in his bosom, fast in bonds of thought,	Deep in his spirit for the dear-beloved man	safe in his soul a secret longing,
1879	æfter déorum men dyrne langað	Daß nach dem herzlieben Helden geheimes Verlangen	Die verhaltenen Liebe zum herrlichen Jüngling,	for the dear man a remote longing	it warmed his heart and wound the heartstrings	1879	after the dear man, longing secretly	Though not a blood-kinsman. Beowulf thenceward,	locked in his mind, for that lovéd man
1880	beorn wið blóde. Him Béowulf þanan	Widers Blut ihn brannte. Beowulf schied,	Die im Blut ihm brannte. Beowulf schritt nun,	burned in his blood. Him Beowulf thence,	tight in his breast. The embrace ended	1880	burn'd against blood. Beowulf thence,	Gold-splendid warrior, walked o'er the meadows	burned in his blood. Then Beowulf strode,
1881	gúðrinc goldwlanc græsmoldan træd	Der goldstolze Mann, den Grasweg tretend,	Des Goldes froh, auf den Grasplatz hinaus,	warrior proud with gold, trod the grass-mound,	and Beowulf, glorious in his gold regalia,	1881	the warrior proud with gold, trod the grassy mould,	Exulting in treasure: the sea-going vessel	glad of his gold-gifts, the grass-plot o’er,
1882	since hrémig· saégenga bád	Seines Schatzes froh. Der Seegänger harrte,	Stolz auf die Gaben. Am Strande harrte	triumphing in treasure. The sea-goer awaited	stepped the green earth. Straining at anchor	1882	in treasure exulting. The sea-ganger awaited	Riding at anchor awaited its owner.	warrior blithe. The wave-roamer bode
1883	ágedfréän sé þe on ancre rád·	Am Anker schwankend, des Eigners und Herrn.	Des Eigners der Drache, am Anker zerrend.	its lord and owner, which rode at its anchor;	and ready for boarding, his boat awaited him.	1883	its owning lord, which at anchor rode.	As they pressed on their way then, the present of Hrothgar	riding at anchor, its owner awaiting.
1884	þá wæs on gange gifu Hróðgáres	Unterweges wurden nach Würden gepriesen	Unterwegs ward oft die wertvolle Spende	later on the journey was the gift of Hrothgar	So they went on their journey, and Hrothgar’s generosity	1884	Then was on the way the gift of Hrothgar	Was frequently referred to: a folk-king indeed that	As they hastened onward, Hrothgar’s gift
1885	oft geæhted· þæt wæs án cyning,	Hrodgars Kleinodgaben: das war ein guter König,	Hrodgars gepriesen: ein Herrscher war das	often praised; that was one king,	was praised repeatedly. He was a peerless king	1885	often prized. That was a king	Everyway blameless, till age did debar him	they lauded at length.—’Twas a lord unpeered,
1886	aéghwæs orleahtre oþ þæt hine yldo benam	In Allem untadlich, bis ihm das Alter nahm	Ohn' Tadel und Fehl, bis das traurige Alter	in everything blameless, until age deprived him	until old age sapped his strength and did him	1886	in everything faultless, until age him took	The joys of his might, which hath many oft injured.	every way blameless, till age had broken
1887	mægenes wynnum sé þe oft manegum scód.	Die Freude der Kraft, wie es Vielen thut.	Die Kraft ihn nahm, das keinen verschont.	of strength's delights, a thing which continually harms many.	mortal harm, as it has done so many.	1887	from the delights of vigour, which oft had overpower'd many.		—it spareth no mortal—his splendid might.

27. Hygd und Offa (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1888	Cwóm þá tó flóde fela módigra	Da kamen zum Meere der Muthigen viel	Am Meer nun langte der mutigen Krieger	They came than to the flood full of spirit	Down to the waves then, dressed in the web	1888	Came then to the flood many proud	Then the band of very valiant retainers	Came now to ocean the ever-courageous
1889	hægstealdra· hringnet baéron	Des Reckenvolkes. Ringnetze trugen sie,	Häuflein an, in der Harnische Schmuck,	of the young warriors; ring-mail they wore	of their chain-mail and warshirts the young men marched	1889	bachelors ; ring- nets they bore,	Came to the current; they were clad all in armor,	hardy henchmen, their harness bearing,
1890	locene leoðosyrcan· landweard onfand	Gestrickte Streitgewande. Der Strandwart erfuhr	Der Gliederbrünnen. Der Grenzwart bemerkte,	interlocked limb-shirts; the land-guard perceived	in high spirits. The coast-guard spied them,	1890	clos'd limb - sarks. The land-warden perceiv'd	In link-woven burnies. The land-warder noticed	woven war-sarks. The warden marked,
1891	eftsíð eorla, swá hé aér dyde·	Der Edlinge Heimkehr, wie die Ankunft vordem.	Wie immer wachsam, der Edlinge Rückkehr,	the return of heroes, as he did before;	thanes setting forth, the same as before.	1891	the warriors' return, as he before had done:	The return of the earlmen, as he erstwhile had seen them;	trusty as ever, the earl’s return.
1892	nó hé mid hearme of hliðes nósan	Und nicht mit Unglimpf von des Ufers Vorsprung	Doch barsch nicht sprach er vom Bergesabhang	he did not with insult from the cliff's promontory	His salute this time from the top of the cliff	1892	not with insult he, from the hill's point,	Nowise with insult he greeted the strangers	From the height of the hill no hostile words
1893	gæstas grétte ac him tógéanes rád·	Grüßt' er den Gast: entgegen ritt er ihm	Die Gäste an, entgegen ritt er	greet the guests, but rode towards them,	was far from unmannerly; he galloped to meet them	1893	greeted the guest, but towards him rode ;	From the naze of the cliff, but rode on to meet them;	reached the guests as he rode to greet them;
1894	cwæð þæt wilcuman Wedera léodum	Und hieß willkommen die Wederleute,	Den Wettergauten und Willkomm bot er,	said that welcome to the people of the Wederas	and as they took ship in their shining gear,	1894	bade welcome then to the Weders' people.	Said the bright-armored visitors vesselward traveled	but “Welcome!” he called to that Weder clan
1895	scaþan scírhame tó scipe fóron·	Als zu Schiffe stiegen die schön gepanzerten.	Da in schimmernder Wehr sie zum Schiffe zogen.	the fighters with bright covering he went to the ship;	he said how welcome they would be in Geatland.	1895	Departing, the bright-clad warriors went to the ship.	Welcome to Weders. The wide-bosomed craft then	as the sheen-mailed spoilers to ship marched on.
1896	þá wæs on sande saégéap naca	Da sah man am Gestade den seestarken Nachen,	Am sandigen Strand ward das Seeboot beladen,	then was on sand the sea-curved boat	Then the broad hull was beached on the sand	1896	Then was on the sand the sea- curv'd bark	Lay on the sand, laden with armor,	Then on the strand, with steeds and treasure
1897	hladen herewaédum hringedstefna	Den geringten Steven mit Rüstungen beladen,	Das krummgehalste, mit Kriegsgerät,	laden with war-garments the ringed-prow	to be cargoed with treasure, horses and war-gear.	1897	laden with martial weeds, the ringed prow,	With horses and jewels, the ring-stemmèd sailer:	and armor their roomy and ring-dight ship
1898	méarum ond máðmum· mæst hlífade	Mit Mähren und Schätzen. Der Mast überragte	Mit Rossen und Schätzen; es ragte der Mast	with horses and treasure; the mast towered	The curved prow motioned; the mast stood high	1898	with steeds and treasures ; the mast tower'd	The mast uptowered o'er the treasure of Hrothgar.	was heavily laden: high its mast
1899	ofer Hróðgáres hordgestréonum·	Hrodgars herrliche Hortkleinode.	Hoch über Hrodgars herrlichen Gaben.	over Hrothgar's hoard-wealth;	above Hrothgar’s riches in the loaded hold.	1899	over Hrothgar's hoard - treasures.	To the boat-ward a gold-bound brand he presented,	rose over Hrothgar’s hoarded gems.
1900	hé þaém bátwearde bunden golde	Dem Bootwart gab Beowulf ein goldgebundenes	Draus wählte der Fürst für den Wächter des Bootes	he to the boat-guard a bound gold	The guard who had watched the boat was given	1900	He to the boat-guard, bound with gold,	That he was afterwards honored on the ale-bench more highly	A sword to the boat-guard Beowulf gave,
1901	swurd gesealde þæt hé syðþan wæs	Schwert zum Geschenk, so schön, daß er künftig	Ein vergoldetes Schwert: größerer Achtung	sword gave, so that he afterwards was	a sword with gold fittings and in future days	1901	gave a sword, so that he was afterwards,	As the heirloom's owner. Set he out on his vessel,	mounted with gold; on the mead-bench since
1902	on meodubence máþma þý weorþre	Werther damit auf der Methbank schien	Verlieh auf der Metbank dem Manne seitdem	on the mead-bench by the treasure the worthier,	that present would make him a respected man	1902	on the mead-bench, the worthier for the treasure,	To drive on the deep, Dane-country left he.	he was better esteemed, that blade possessing,
1903	yrfeláfe. Gewát him on nacan	Durch das alte Erbstück. Er stieß ab mit dem Schiff	Das alte Erbstück. Dann eilt' er an Bord	by the inherited relic. Departed him on the ship	at his place on the mead-bench. Then the keel plunged	1903	the heritable relic. He departed in the bark,	Along by the mast then a sea-garment fluttered,	heirloom old.—Their ocean-keel boarding,
1904	dréfan déop wæter· Dena land ofgeaf·	Das Tiefwaßer trübend und ließ der Dänen Land.	Und verließ auf dem Drachen der Dänen Land.	to trouble deep water; he left the Danes' land;	and shook in the sea; and they sailed from Denmark.	1904	agitating the deep water, the Danes' land left.	A rope-fastened sail. The sea-boat resounded,	they drove through the deep, and Daneland left.
1905	þá wæs be mæste merehrægla sum	Da ward der Meermantel bei dem Maste dort,	Mit Seilen ward nun das Segel sogleich	then was by the mast a mighty sea-garment,	Right away the mast was rigged with its sea-shawl;	1905	Then was by the mast a sea-mantle,	The wind o'er the waters the wave-floater nowise	A sea-cloth was set, a sail with ropes,
1906	segl sále fæst· sundwudu þunede·	Ihr Segel seilfest; der Seebaum dröhnte.	Am Maste befestigt. Das Meerschiff dröhnte,	sail fastened by rope; the sea-beam thundered;	sail-ropes were tightened, timbers drummed	1906	a sail, by a cord fast: the sea- wood rattled ;	Kept from its journey; the sea-goer traveled,	firm to the mast; the flood-timbers moaned;
1907	nó þaér wégflotan wind ofer ýðum	Da konnte Wind und Welle des Wogenfurchers	Dem des Windes Hauch auf der Wogenstraße	there the wave-floater was not (by) wind over the waves	and stiff winds kept the wave-crosser	1907	not there the wave- floater the wind above the billows	The foamy-necked floated forth o'er the currents,	nor did wind over billows that wave-swimmer blow
1908	síðes getwaéfde· saégenga fór·	Schnellfahrt nicht hemmen. Der Seegänger fuhr,	Flügel verlieh. Das Fahrzeug durchschnitt	hindered in its venture; the sea-goers went,	skimming ahead; as she heaved forward,	1908	from its course parted: the sea-ganger went,	The well-fashioned vessel o'er the ways of the ocean,	across from her course. The craft sped on,
1909	fléat fámigheals forð ofer ýðe	Durchschwamm den Sund mit beschäumtem Hals,	Mit dem schaumigen Halse die schwarzblaue Flut,	the foamy-necked floated forth over the waves,	her foamy neck was fleet and buoyant,	1909	floated the foamy neck'd forth o'er the wave,	Till they came within sight of the cliffs of the Geatmen,	foam-necked it floated forth o’er the waves,
1910	bundenstefna ofer brimstréamas	Der gebundne Steven über die Brandungsströme	Mit gewundenem Steven die wallende Strömung,	bound prow over the ocean-streams,	a lapped prow loping over currents,	1910	the bounden prow over ocean's streams,	The well-known headlands. The wave-goer hastened	keel firm-bound over briny currents,
1911	þæt híe Géata clifu ongitan meahton	Bis sie der Geaten Klippen erkennen mochten,	Bis Gautlands Dünen der Degen erblickte,	until they the Geatish cliffs could perceive,	until finally the Geats caught sight of coastline	1911	so that they the Goths' shores might perceive,	Driven by breezes, stood on the shore.	till they got them sight of the Geatish cliffs,
1912	cúþe næssas· céol úp geþrang	Die bekannten Küsten. Der Kiel schoß empor	Die bekannten Höhen. Der Kiel drang vorwäsrts,	the well-known headlands; the keel rushed up	and familiar cliffs. The keel reared up,	1912	the known headlands. The vessel press'd up,	Prompt at the ocean, the port-ward was ready,	home-known headlands. High the boat,
1913	lyftgeswenced· on lande stód.	Und lag am Lande von der Luft geschaukelt.	Der sturmgewohnte - nun stand er am Lande.	weather-beaten, rested on the land.	wind lifted it home, it hit on the land.	1913	weather- beaten on land it stood.	Who long in the past outlooked in the distance,	stirred by winds, on the strand updrove.
1914	Hraþe wæs æt holme hýðweard geara	Gleich stand am Gestad der Strandwart bereit,	Zur Hilfe bereit war der Hafenwärter,	Quickly was at the water the ready harbour-guard,	The harbour guard came hurrying out	1914	Quickly at the sea was the hithe-guard ready,	At water's-edge waiting well-lovèd heroes;	Helpful at haven the harbor-guard stood,
1915	sé þe aér lange tíd léofra manna	Der schon lange Zeit der geliebten Männer	Der lange schon nach den lieben Männern	he who already for a long time for the beloved men	to the rolling water: he had watched the offing	1915	who, a long time before, the dear men's	He bound to the bank then the broad-bosomed vessel	who long already for loved companions
1916	fús æt faroðe feor wlátode·	Fahrt aus der Ferne mit Fleiß betrachtet.	Mit Unruh' am Strande ausgeschaut hatte;	eager at the current gazed far;	long and hard, on the lookout for those friends.	1916	(prompt at the shore) course had beheld:	Fast in its fetters, lest the force of the waters	by the water had waited and watched afar.
1917	saélde tó sande sídfæþme scip	Da seilt' er am Strande das starkbusge Schiff	Nun vertaut' er das Boot, das tiefbelad'ne,	moored in the sand the broad-bosomed ship	With the anchor cables, he moored their craft	1917	he bound to the sand the broad-bosom'd ship	Should be able to injure the ocean-wood winsome.	He bound to the beach the broad-bosomed ship
1918	oncearbendum fæst þý laés hym ýþa ðrym	Mit Ankerbanden, daß die brandende Flut	Mit Ankertrossen, daß Anschwall der See	firm with anchor-bounds, lest the force of the waves	right where it had beached, in case a backwash	1918	with anchor-bonds fast, lest it the billows' force,	Bade he up then take the treasure of princes,	with anchor-bands, lest ocean-billows
1919	wudu wynsuman forwrecan meahte·	Das freudenreiche Fahrzeug nicht entführen möchte;	Den trefflichen Bau nicht vom Bollwerk treibe.	the winsome timbers might carry away;	might catch the hull and carry it away.	1919	the gallant wood, might wreck.	Plate-gold and fretwork; not far was it thence	that trusty timber should tear away.
1920	hét þá úp beran æþelinga gestréon	Hieß dann aufwärts tragen der Edlinge Gut,	Dann ließ er die Habe der Helden hinauf	he ordered then to carry up the nobles' treasure,	Then he ordered the prince’s treasure-trove	1920	He then bade be borne up the nobles' treasures,	To go off in search of the giver of jewels:	Then Beowulf bade them bear the treasure,
1921	frætwe ond faétgold· næs him feor þanon	Schmuck und gediegnes Gold. Von da nicht ferne	Zur Königsburg tragen, der Kleinode Menge,	trappings and gold ornaments; it was not far thence for them	to be carried ashore. It was a short step	1921	ornaments and rich gold: he had not far thence	Hrethel's son Higelac at home there remaineth,	gold and jewels; no journey far
1922	tó gesécanne sinces bryttan	Hatten sie zu suchen nach dem Schatzvertheiler,	Denn des Hortes Spender, Hredels Erbe,	to seek the giver of treasures	from there to where Hrethel’s son and heir,	1922	to seek the dispenser of treasure,	Himself with his comrades close to the sea-coast.	was it thence to go to the giver of rings,
1923	Higelác Hréþling þaér æt hám wunað	Dem Hredling Hygelak: ein Haus bewohnt' er	Der wackere Hygelac, wohnte nicht fern	Hygelac son of Hrethel, where he dwelt at home	Hygelac the gold-giver, makes his home	1923	Hygelac, Hrethel's son, where at home dwelt,	The building was splendid, the king heroic,	Hygelac Hrethling: at home he dwelt
1924	selfa mid gesíðum saéwealle néah.	Mit seinem Gesinde dem Seewalle nah.	Dem Ufer des Meers mit dem edlen Gefolge.	himself with his companions near the sea-wall.	on a secure cliff, in the company of retainers.	1924	himself with his companions, near the sea- wall.	Great in his hall, Hygd very young was,	by the sea-wall close, himself and clan.
1925	Bold wæs betlíc, bregoróf cyning	Das Haus war herrlich, hochberühmt der König	Das Haus war herrlich, der hohe Saal,	The building was splendid, the king of princely valour,	The building was magnificent, the king majestic,	1925	The mansion was excellent, a chief renown'd the king,	Fine-mooded, clever, though few were the winters	Haughty that house, a hero the king,
1926	héähealle, Hygd swíðe geong	Und hoch die Halle; auch Hygd noch jung,	Der König ein Held, und von klugem Verstande	the high hall, Hygd very young,	ensconced in his hall; and although Hygd, his queen,	1926	high the hall ; Hygd very young,	That the daughter of Hæreth had dwelt in the borough;	high the hall, and Hygd right young,
1927	wís wélþungen þéah ðe wintra lýt	Und weis und wohlgestrenge, ob sie der Winter gleich	Sein jugendlich Weib, die erst wenige Jahre	wise, well-thriving, through few winters	was young, a few short years at court,	1927	wise, well-nurtur'd, though winters few	But she nowise was cringing nor niggard of presents,	wise and wary, though winters few
1928	under burhlocan gebiden hæbbe	Nicht viel noch erblickt' unterm Burgverschluß.	In der weiten Halle als Herrin gewaltet,	in the walled town had lived,	her mind was thoughtful and her manners sure.	1928	amid the burgh- enclosure had abided	Of ornaments rare, to the race of the Geatmen.	in those fortress walls she had found a home,
1929	Hæreþes dohtor næs hío hnáh swá þéah	Zu vertraut nicht that die Tochter Häreds,	Hygd, Häreds Tochter: sie heilt auf Würde	Haereth's daughter was not mean though	Haereth’s daughter behaved generously	1929	Hæreth's daughter: although she was not mean,	Thrytho nursed anger, excellent folk-queen,	Hæreth’s daughter. Nor humble her ways,
1930	né tó gnéað gifa Géata léodum	Noch kargte sie zu sehr mit Kleinodgaben	Und kargte doch mit den Kleinode nicht,	nor too grudging of gifts to the people of the Geats,	and stinted nothing when she distributed	1930	nor of gifts too sparing to the Goths' people,	Hot-burning hatred: no hero whatever	nor grudged she gifts to the Geatish men,
1931	máþmgestréona. Mód þrýðo wæg	Gegen die Geatenleute; aber grimmiger Stolz	Mit dem edlen Golde. Von anderem Sinn	of treasure-wealth. She showed violent arrogance,	bounty to the Geats. Great Queen Modthryth	1931	of treasure- acquisitions, yet violence of mood mov'd	'Mong household companions, her husband excepted	of precious treasure. Not Thryth’s pride showed she,
1932	fremu folces cwén, firen' ondrysne·	Verführte die Volksfrau zu frevelnder That.	War Thrydo gewesen, die tückische Fürstin:	the lusty queen of the folk, terrible crimes;	perpetrated terrible wrongs.	1932	the folk's bold queen, crime appalling.	Dared to adventure to look at the woman	folk-queen famed, or that fell deceit.
1933	naénig þæt dorste déor genéþan	Das getraute sich der Theuerste nicht	Kein Tapferer durfte der Tat sich erdreisten	dared not any of the bold to risk,	If any retainer ever made bold	1933	No one durst that beast address,	With eyes in the daytime; but he knew that death-chains	Was none so daring that durst make bold
1934	swaésra gesíða, nefne sinfréä·	Der nächsten Genoßen neben dem Eheherrn,	Von dem eig'nen Gefolg - nur der Eheherr selbst -	of the dear companions, except her great lord,	to look her in the face, if an eye not her lord’s	1934	of the dear companions, save her wedded lord,	Hand-wreathed were wrought him: early thereafter,	(save her lord alone) of the liegemen dear
1935	þæt hire an dæges éagum starede	Sie mit Augen anzuschaun einmal des Tages,	Ins Antlitz ihr mit den Augen zu schauen,	that on her by day stared with his eyes	stared at her directly during daylight,	1935	who on her daily with eyes gaz'd ;	When the hand-strife was over, edges were ready,	that lady full in the face to look,
1936	ac him wælbende weotode tealde	Denn handgeflochtene Feßeln des Todes	Da Fesseln des Todes dem Frevler drohten,	but for him slaughter-bonds he might consider prescribed,	the outcome was sealed: he was kept bound	1936	but to him a death band decreed, calculated,	That fierce-raging sword-point had to force a decision,	but forgéd fetters he found his lot,
1937	handgewriþene· hraþe seoþðan wæs	Wust er sich winken: da ward ohne Säumen	Handgeflochtene; hurtig alsdann	woven by hands; quickly then was	in hand-tightened shackles, racked, tortured	1937	hand-bound, was quickly after,	Murder-bale show. Such no womanly custom	bonds of death! And brief the respite;
1938	æfter mundgripe méce geþinged	Von hastiger Hand mit dem Heftschwert geworben,	Ward über den Häftling verhängt die Strafe	after seizure a maiche was appointed,	until doom was pronounced—death by the sword,	1938	after the hand-grasp, with the sword resolv'd ;	For a lady to practise, though lovely her person,	soon as they seized him, his sword-doom was spoken,
1939	þæt hit sceádenmaél scýran móste,	Daß es schlimmen Schaden bescheiden muste	Und schnell mit scharfem Schwerte vollstreckt	that it, shadow-marked, was obliged to settle,	slash of blade, blood-gush and death qualms	1939	so that it the pernicious brand must decide,	That a weaver-of-peace, on pretence of anger	and the burnished blade a baleful murder
1940	cwealmbealu cýðan· ne bið swylc cwénlic þéaw	Und Mordübel künden. Das ist nicht magdlicher Brauch	Das blutige Urteil. So böse Sitte	make known the evil of the death; such queenly manner is not	in an evil display. Even a queen	1940	the deadly bale make known: such is no feminine usage	A belovèd liegeman of life should deprive.	proclaimed and closed. No queenly way
1941	idese tó efnanne þéah ðe hío aénlicu sý·	Noch des Weibes würdig, wie waidlich sie sei,	Bringt Schande dem Weibe, so schön es auch sei,	for a lady to perform, though she be matchless,	outstanding in beauty must not overstep like that.	1941	for a woman to practise, although she be beautiful,	Soothly this hindered Heming's kinsman;	for woman to practise, though peerless she,
1942	þætte freoðuwebbe féores onsaéce	Daß die Friedeweberin mit entflammtem Zorn	Wenn sie, die den Frieden fördern sollte,	that peace-weaver deprives life,	A queen should weave peace, not punish the innocent	1942	that a peace -weaver machinate to deprive of life,	Other ale-drinking earlmen asserted	that the weaver-of-peace from warrior dear
1943	æfter ligetorne léofne mannan.	Einem lieben Mann nach dem Leben stelle.	Um ein Nichts einen biederen Burschen vernichtet - -	owing to a false injury, of beloved man.	with loss of life for imagined insults.	1943	after burning anger, a dear man ;	That fearful folk-sorrows fewer she wrought them,	by wrath and lying his life should reave!
1944	Húru þæt on hóh snod Hemninges maég·	Auch warf ihr das vor der Verwandte Hemings	Dem hat Hemmings Verwandter Halt geboten.	However, it was cut off at the heel by Hemming's kinsman;	But Hemming’s kinsman put a halt to her ways	1944	at least with that reproach'd her Hemming's son,	Treacherous doings, since first she was given	But Hemming’s kinsman hindered this.—
1945	ealodrincende óðer saédan·	Beim Aeltrinken. Doch Andere sagen	Erzählen auch hört' ich die Zecher anders:	the ale-drinkers further told	and drinkers round the table had another tale:	1945	while drinking ale ; others said,	Adorned with gold to the war-hero youthful,	For over their ale men also told
1946	þæt hío léodbealewa laés gefremede	Sie habe der Mordübel minder gestiftet,	Sie habe Unheil verübt' nicht mehr,	that evil for the people she practised less,	she was less of a bane to people’s lives,	1946	that she dire evils less perpetrated,	For her origin honored, when Offa's great palace	that of these folk-horrors fewer she wrought,
1947	inwitníða syððan aérest wearð	Der argen Anschläge, seit zuerst sie ward	Grausame Frevel, seit goldgeschmückt	malice and enmity, since she first was	less cruel-minded, after she was married	1947	guileful iniquities, after she was first	O'er the fallow flood by her father's instructions	onslaughts of evil, after she went,
1948	gyfen goldhroden geongum cempan	Goldgeschmückt gegeben dem jungen Kämpen,	Sie des Heldenjünglings Hausfrau wurde,	given, gold-adorned, to the young champion,	to the brave Offa, a bride arrayed	1948	given gold-adorn'd. to the young warrior,	She sought on her journey, where she afterwards fully,	gold-decked bride, to the brave young prince,
1949	æðelum díore syððan hío Offan flet	Die adeltheure, als sie Offas Wohnung	Die Edelgeborne, in Offas Halle	of noble ancestry, when she to Offa's hall	in her gold finery, given away	1949	the noble beast, after she Offa's court,	Famed for her virtue, her fate on the king's-seat	atheling haughty, and Offa’s hall
1950	ofer fealone flód be fæder láre	Ueber die falbe Flut nach ihres Vaters Rath	Nach des Vaters Bestimmung als Fürstin einzog	over the dusky flood by her father's wisdom	by a caring father, ferried to her young prince	1950	over the fallow flood, through her father's counsel,	Enjoyed in her lifetime, love did she hold with	o’er the fallow flood at her father’s bidding
1951	síðe gesóhte ðaér hío syððan well	Im Schiffe suchte. Dort saß sie nun	Fern überm Meer; sie erfreute sich dort,	sought in her journey where she afterwards fully	over dim seas. In days to come	1951	by journey sought, where she afterwards well	The ruler of heroes, the best, it is told me,	safely sought, where since she prospered,
1952	in gumstóle góde maére	Mit gutem Ruf auf dem Gabenstuhl	Des Thrones Genossin, durch Tugend berühmt,	on the throne, for goodness famed,	she would grace the throne and grow famous	1952	on the throne, the good and great	Of all of the earthmen that oceans encompass,	royal, thronéd, rich in goods,
1953	lífgesceafta lifigende bréac·	So lang ihr des Lebens Looße währten	Eines langen Lebens, die Liebe bewahrend	the fated span of her life her living she used well,	for her good deeds and conduct of life,	1953	life's creations living enjoy'd,	Of earl-kindreds endless; hence Offa was famous	fain of the fair life fate had sent her,
1954	híold héahlufan wið hæleþa brego,	Hochliebe hegend zu dem Heldenfürsten,	Dem Männerbeherrscher, der meines Wissens	held high-love for the heroes' lord,	her high devotion to the hero king	1954	high love entertain'd towards the prince of heroes,	Far and widely, by gifts and by battles,	and leal in love to the lord of warriors.
1955	ealles moncynnes míne gefraége	Der aller Männer, wie ich melden hörte,	Zwischen beiden Meeren der beste war	of all mankind, I have heard,	who was the best king, it has been said,	1955	of all mankind, as I have heard,	Spear-valiant hero; the home of his fathers	He, of all heroes I heard of ever
1956	þæs sélestan bí saém twéonum	Der Biederste war zwischen beiden Seen,	Vom Menschengeschlechte im Mittelgarten,	the finest between the seas,	between the two seas or anywhere else	1956	the best between the seas,	He governed with wisdom, whence Eomær did issue	from sea to sea, of the sons of earth,
1957	eormencynnes· Forðám Offa wæs	Unterm Erdenvolke. Denn Offa ward	Von allem Volke: denn Offa war	of the mighty race. Because Offa was	on the face of the earth. Offa was honoured	1957	of the human race ; for Offa was,	For help unto heroes, Heming's kinsman,	most excellent seemed. Hence Offa was praised
1958	geofum ond gúðum gárcéne man	Durch Mannheit und Milde, der muthvolle Held,	Als Spender und Streiter, der speergewalt'ge,	in gifts and in war, a spear-keen man;	far and wide for his generous ways,	1958	for gifts and wars, (a bold man in arms)	Grandson of Garmund, great in encounters.	for his fighting and feeing by far-off men,
1959	wíde geweorðod· wísdóme héold	Weithin gewürdigt; durch Weisheit behielt er	Weithin bekannt und mit Weisheit beherrscht' er	widely honoured, ruled in wisdom	his fighting spirit and his far-seeing	1959	widely honour'd ; he in wisdom held		the spear-bold warrior; wisely he ruled
1960	éðel sínne· þonon ongéomor wóc	Der Ahnen Erbe. Eomär entsprang ihm	Das Erbe der Väter. Dann erhob er sich traurig,	his homeland; then, exceedingly sad, he arose	defence of his homeland; from him there sprang Eomer,	1960	his country ; from him Eomer sprang		over his empire. Eomer woke to him,
1961	hæleðum tó helpe Heminges maég	Den Helden zur Hülfe, Hemings Verwandter,	Der Hort der Helden, Hemmings Vetter,	a help to heroes, the kinsman of Hemming,	Garmund’s grandson, kinsman of Hemming,	1961	for help to heroes, Heming's son,		help of heroes, Hemming’s kinsman,
1962	nefa Gármundes níða cræftig.	Garmunds Neffe, der nie im Kampf verzagte.	Garmunds Enkel, der grimmige Krieger.	grandson of Garmund, powerful over strife.	his warriors’ mainstay and master of the field.	1962	Garmund's grandson, mighty in conflicts.		grandson of Garmund, grim in war.

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
1963	Gewát him ðá se hearda mid his hondscole	Da hob der Hehre mit der Helden Schar	Mit dem treuen Gefolge betrat nun der Held	Then the hardy man went with his hand-picked retinue	Heroic Beowulf and his band of men	1963	Departed then the bold warrior with his chosen band,	Then the brave one departed, his band along with him,	Hastened the hardy one, henchmen with him,
1964	sylf æfter sande saéwong tredan	Sich hin zum Strande, das Gestade tretend,	Den sandigen Strand, des Seegestades	himself along the sand treading the sea-plain,	crossed the wide strand, striding along	1964	himself along the sand, the sea- plain treading,	Seeking the sea-shore, the sea-marches treading,	sandy strand of the sea to tread
1965	wíde waroðas· woruldcandel scán	Die weiten Werder. Das Weltlicht schien,	Weite Flächen. Die Weltleuchte schien,	the wide strand; the world-candle shone,	the sandy foreshore; the sun shone,	1965	the wide shores. The world's candle shone,	The wide-stretching shores. The world-candle glimmered,	and widespread ways. The world’s great candle,
1966	sigel súðan fús· hí síð drugon·	Die Sonne von Süden. In beschleunigter Fahrt	Die Sonne von Süden. Die Seefahrer schritten	the sun eagerly from the south; they had survived the journey,	the world’s candle warmed them from the south	1966	the sun from the south hastening: they drag'd on their way,	The sun from the southward; they proceeded then onward,	sun shone from south. They strode along
1967	elne geéodon, tó ðæs ðe eorla hléo	Schritten sie schnell dahin bis sie den Schirm der Helden,	Rüstig dahin, bis die Halle erreicht war,	strode quickly, to where the Shield of Heroes,	as they hastened to where, as they had heard,	1967	resolutely went, until the protector of men,	Early arriving where they heard that the troop-lord,	with sturdy steps to the spot they knew
1968	bonan Ongenþéoes burgum in innan,	Den Beuger Ongentheows in der Burghalle,	Wo Ongentheows Töter, der edle Jüngling,	--the bane of Ongentheow-- inside his citadel,	the young king, Ongentheow’s killer	1968	the slayer of Ongentheow, within his burghs,	Ongentheow's slayer, excellent, youthful	where the battle-king young, his burg within,
1969	geongne gúðcyning gódne gefrúnon	Den jungen Heerkönig, den guten, fanden	Der ruhmreiche Kriegsfürst, die Ringe verteilte,	the young war-king, they heard (that there) the good man	and his people’s protector, was dispensing rings	1969	the young martial king, the good, they had heard,	Folk-prince and warrior was distributing jewels,	slayer of Ongentheow, shared the rings,
1970	hringas daélan. Higeláce wæs	Halsringe spendend. Dem Hygelak hatte man	Der Hort seines Adels. Dem Hygelac ward	alloted rings. To Hygelac was	inside his bawn. Beowulf’s return	1970	was rings dispensing. To Hygelac was	Close in his castle. The coming of Beowulf	shelter-of-heroes. To Hygelac
1971	síð Béowulfes snúde gecýðed·	Beowulfs Ankunft alsbald gemeldet,	Beowulfs Ankunft alsbald gemeldet,	Beowulf's journey promptly reported,	was reported to Hygelac as soon as possible,	1971	Beowulf's voyage speedily made known,	Was announced in a message quickly to Higelac,	Beowulf’s coming was quickly told,—
1972	þæt ðaér on worðig wígendra hléo	Er kehre wieder der Weigande Schutz,	Daß lebend wieder zum Landsitz käme	that there in enclosed homestead, the defender of warriors,	news that the captain was now in the enclosure,	1972	that there into the place the protector of warriors,	That the folk-troop's defender forth to the palace	that there in the court the clansmen’s refuge,
1973	lindgestealla lifigende cwóm	Sein Schildgeselle, gesund und heil	Der Schirmer der Recken, der Schildgefährte,	shield-companion (still) living came,	his battle-brother back from the fray	1973	his shield- companion, was come alive,	The linden-companion alive was advancing,	the shield-companion sound and alive,
1974	heaðoláces hál tó hofe gongan·	Aus des Kampfspiels Noth, schon nah' er dem Saal.	Der heil bestanden das harte Kampfspiel.	from the war-play unharmed going to to the court;	alive and well, walking to the hall.	1974	whole from the game of war proceeding to his mansion.	Secure from the combat courtward a-going.	hale from the hero-play homeward strode.
1975	hraðe wæs gerýmed swá se ríca bebéad	Da räumte man rasch nach des Reichen Gebot	Nun schuf man in Hast, wie der Herrscher gebot,	quickly was cleared, as the king bade,	Room was quickly made, on the king’s orders,	1975	Quickly was clear'd, as the chief commanded,	The building was early inward made ready	With haste in the hall, by highest order,
1976	féðegestum flet innanweard·	Den Fußfahrenden die Flur im Innern.	Für die Wanderer Raum in dem weiten Saale.	for the visitors on foot the floor within;	and the troops filed across the cleared floor.	1976	for the pedestrian guests the hall within.	For the foot-going guests as the good one had ordered.	room for the rovers was readily made.
1977	gesæt þá wið sylfne sé ðá sæcce genæs,	Da saß ihm an der Seite der Sieger im Streit,	Seinen gnädigen König begrüßte in Ehrfurcht	then he sat down with the same man, he who had survived the fight,	After Hygelac had offered greetings	1977	Sat then facing himself he who had come safely from the conflict,	He sat by the man then who had lived through the struggle,	By his sovran he sat, come safe from battle,
1978	maég wið maége syððan mandryhten	Verwandter bei Verwandtem, als der Weigande Fürst	Mit gewählten Worten und würdigem Anstand	kinsman with kinsman, after the liege-lord	to his loyal thane in lofty speech,	1978	kinsman facing kinsman. After his liege lord,	Kinsman by kinsman, when the king of the people	kinsman by kinsman. His kindly lord
1979	þurh hléoðorcwyde holdne gegrétte	In feiernder Rede den Freund begrüßt	Der siegreiche Held, dann setzt' er sich nieder	through ceremonious speech his loyal subject had greeted,	he and his kinsman, that hale survivor,	1979	in sonorous speech, his faithful friend had greeted,	Had in lordly language saluted the dear one,	he first had greeted in gracious form,
1980	méaglum wordum meoduscencum	Mit mächtigen Worten. Mit den Methschenken gieng	Zur Seite des Oheims. Den Saal entlang,	in emphatic words, mead-draughts	sat face to face. Haereth’s daughter	1980	in powerful words, with mead-libations went,	In words that were formal. The daughter of Hæreth	with manly words. The mead dispensing,
1981	hwearf geond þæt síde reced Hæreðes dohtor	Hin durch die Halle Häreds Tochter:	In der Hand den Metkrug, kam Häreds Tochter	passed round through that spacious room Haereth's daughter,	moved about with the mead-jug in her hand,	1981	through the hall, Hæreth's daughter:	Coursed through the building, carrying mead-cups:	came through the high hall Hæreth’s daughter,
1982	lufode ðá léode· liðwaége bær	Den Leuten liebreich bot sie lautern Trank	Und schenkte gütig den schimmernden Trank	--she loved the people-- bore goblets	taking care of the company, filling the cups	1982	she lov'd the people, the wine-cup bare	She loved the retainers, tendered the beakers	winsome to warriors, wine-cup bore
1983	haéum tó handa. Higelác ongan	Den Helden zu Handen. Hygelak begann nun	Den Helden allen. Hygelac fragte,	to the hands of the illustrious ones. Hygelac began	that warriors held out. Then Hygelac began	1983	to the high chief's hand. Hygelac began	To the high-minded Geatmen. Higelac 'gan then	to the hands of the heroes. Hygelac then
1984	sínne geseldan in sele þám héan	In der hohen Halle den holden Gefährten	In der festlichen Halle mit freundlicher Rede,	his hall-companion in that high hall	to put courteous questions to his old comrade	1984	his guest in the high hall	Pleasantly plying his companion with questions	his comrade fairly with question plied
1985	fægre fricgcean· hyne fyrwet bræc	Freundlich zu fragen; Fürwitz trieb ihn,	Von Neugier geplagt, den Genossen alsbald,	to question courteously, his curiosity burst forth,	in the high hall. He hankered to know	1985	kindly to question: curiosity was bursting him,	In the high-towering palace. A curious interest	in the lofty hall, sore longing to know
1986	hwylce Saé-Géata síðas waéron:	Wie der Seegeaten Seefahrt ergangen sei:	Ob erfolgreich gewesen die Fahrt der Gauten:	whatever the Sea-Geats' adventures were:	every tale the Sea-Geats had to tell.	1986	as to what the Sea- Goths ' courses had been.	Tormented his spirit, what meaning to see in	what manner of sojourn the Sea-Geats made.
1987	'Hú lomp éow on láde, léofa Bíowulf,	»Wie gelang dir die Reise, lieber Beowulf,	'Gelang dein Plan, mein lieber Beowulf!	'How fared you on the way, dear Beowulf,	“How did you fare on your foreign voyage,	1987	“ How befel it you on the way, dear Beowulf,	The Sea-Geats' adventures: „Beowulf worthy,	“What came of thy quest, my kinsman Beowulf,
1988	þá ðú faéringa feorr gehogodest	Da du nach ferner Fahrt dir gedachtest	Der du flink entschlossen zur Ferne strebtest,	when you suddenly resolved far away	dear Beowulf, when you abruptly decided	1988	when thou suddenly didst resolve afar	How throve your journeying, when thou thoughtest suddenly	when thy yearnings suddenly swept thee yonder
1989	sæcce sécean ofer sealt wæter	Siegruhm zu suchen jenseits der See,	Überm salzigen Wasser zu suchen den Streit	to seek conflict over the salt water,	to sail away across the salt water	1989	conflict to seek over the salt water,	Far o'er the salt-streams to seek an encounter,	battle to seek o’er the briny sea,
1990	hilde tó Hiorote? Ac ðú Hróðgáre	Kampf in Heorot? Konntest du Hrodgarn	In Heorots Saal? Hast den Hrodgar du	combat in Heorot? Moreover, did you Hrothgar's	and fight at Heorot? Did you help Hrothgar	1990	contest at Heorot, that thou to Hrothgar	A battle at Heorot? Hast bettered for Hrothgar,	combat in Heorot? Hrothgar couldst thou
1991	wídcúðne wéan wihte gebéttest	Das weltkunde Weh ein wenig büßen,	Von dem allbekannten Unheil erlöst,	widely known woes at all ameliorate,	much in the end? Could you ease the prince	1991	his wide-known calamity mightest somewhat compensate,	The famous folk-leader, his far-published sorrows	aid at all, the honored chief,
1992	maérum ðéodne? Ic ðæs módceare	Dem hehren Herscher? Herzeleid zehrte mich	Den erhabenen König? Ich harrte inzwischen	for the famed chieftain? I of this with anxious care of the heart	of his well-known troubles? Your undertaking	1992	the great prince? I on this account my mind's care	Any at all? In agony-billows	in his wide-known woes? With waves of care
1993	sorhwylmum séað· síðe ne trúwode	In wallender Sorge, denn am Siege verzweifelt' ich	In Harm und Kummer, hoffte nichts Gutes	seethed with wellings of sorrow, I did not trust the venture	cast my spirits down, I dreaded the outcome	1993	have in sorrow- boilings seeth'd ; I trusted not in the voyage	I mused upon torture, distrusted the journey	my sad heart seethed; I sore mistrusted
1994	léofes mannes· ic ðé lange bæd	Des lieben Mannes: lange bat ich dich,	Für den lieben Gefährten; lange drum bat ich,	of my dear man; I begged you at length,	of your expedition and pleaded with you	1994	of the dear man ; I pray'd thee long,	Of the belovèd liegeman; I long time did pray thee	my loved one’s venture: long I begged thee
1995	þæt ðú þone wælgaést wihte ne grétte·	Den schaurigen Gast unbeschwert zu laßen:	Du mögest vermeiden des Mörders Pfade	that you the slaughter-ghast would not challenge at all,	long and hard to leave the killer be,	1995	that thou the deadly guest shouldest in no wise greet,	By no means to seek out the murderous spirit,	by no means to seek that slaughtering monster,
1996	léte Súð-Dene sylfe geweorðan	Die Süddänen sollten sich selber wehren	Und den Dänen selbst das Verdienst überlassen,	let the South-Danes settle themselves	let the South-Danes settle their own	1996	but let the South Danes themselves decide	To suffer the South-Danes themselves to decide on	but suffer the South-Danes to settle their feud
1997	gúðe wið Grendel· gode ic þanc secge	Im Kampfe mit Grendeln. Ich sage Gott nun Dank,	Grendel zu töten. Gott sag' ich Dank,	the war with Grendel; to God I speak thanks,	blood-feud with Grendel. So God be thanked	1997	the contest with Grendel. To God I say thanks,	Grappling with Grendel. To God I am thankful	themselves with Grendel. Now God be thanked
1998	þæs ðe ic ðé gesundne geséon móste.'	Daß ich so gesund dich wiedersehen durfte.«	Daß ich wohl und gesund dich wiedersehe.'	for that I you sound am permitted to see.'	I am granted this sight of you, safe and sound.”	1998	for that I thee sound might see. “	To be suffered to see thee safe from thy journey.“	that safe and sound I can see thee now!”
1999	Bíowulf maðelode bearn Ecgðíoes:	Beowulf sprach, der Geborne Ecgtheoms:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	1999	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	Beowulf answered, bairn of old Ecgtheow:	Beowulf spake, the bairn of Ecgtheow:—
2000	'Þæt is undyrne, dryhten Higelác,	»Nun kann wohl kund sein, König Hygelak,	'Es ist unverhohlen, mein edler Hygelac!	'It is not secret, lord Hygelac,	“What happened, Lord Hygelac, is hardly a secret	2000	“It is not secret, my lord Hygelac,	„'Tis hidden by no means, Higelac chieftain,	“ ’Tis known and unhidden, Hygelac Lord,
2001	micel geméting monegum fíra·	Der Männer Manchem, da wir maßen die Kraft,	Und wohlbekannt nicht wenigen Männern,	that great meeting, to many men,	any more among men in this world—	2001	[our] meeting to many men,	From many of men, the meeting so famous,	to many men, that meeting of ours,
2002	hwylc orleghwíl uncer Grendles	Wie wir die Weile auf dem Walplatz verbrachten,	Wie der grimmige Kampf zwischen Grendel und mir	what a time of struggle between the two of us, me and Grendel,	myself and Grendel coming to grips	2002	what while [of conflict] of myself and Grendel	What mournful moments of me and of Grendel	struggle grim between Grendel and me,
2003	wearð on ðám wange þaér hé worna fela	Ich und Grendel. Viel Grund erst hatt er	An dem Orte verlief, wo er ungezählte	occurred in that place where he great multitudes	on the very spot where he visited destruction	2003	was on the place, where he a great abundance,	Were passed in the place where he pressing affliction	which we fought on the field where full too many
2004	Sige-Scyldingum sorge gefremede	Den Siegschildingen zur Sorge verliehen,	Schmähliche Frevel den Scyldigen antat,	for the Victory-Scyldings brought about sorrows,	on the Victory-Shieldings and violated	2004	to the victorious Scyldings, had of sorrow caus'd,	On the Victory-Scyldings scathefully brought,	sorrows he wrought for the Scylding-Victors,
2005	yrmðe tó aldre· ic ðæt eall gewræc	Viel Harm fürs Leben: meine Hand nun rächt' es.	Endlose Greuel; das alles rächt' ich,	lifelong misery; I avenged it all,	life and limb, losses I avenged	2005	misery everlasting. I have avenged all that,	Anguish forever; that all I avengèd,	evils unending. These all I avenged.
2006	swá begylpan þearf Grendeles mága	So darf nicht großthun von Grendels Sippen	Daß kein einziger je von des Unholds Sippe	thus there is need to boast --of Grendel's kinsmen,	so no earthly offspring of Grendel’s	2006	so that need not boast of Grendel's kinsmen	So that any under heaven of the kinsmen of Grendel	No boast can be from breed of Grendel,
2007	yfel ofer eorðan úhthlem þone	Auf Erden Einer dieses Uchtlärms wegen,	Das Ringen zur Nachtzeit rühmen wird,	evil upon the earth-- of that clash at dawn,	need ever boast of that bout before dawn,	2007	any on earth of that twilight tumult,	Needeth not boast of that cry-in-the-morning,	any on earth, for that uproar at dawn,
2008	sé ðe lengest leofað láðan cynnes	Der am Längsten lebt des leidigen Geschlechts,	Falls einer noch lebt von der argen Brut	he who lives the longest of that hateful race,	no matter how long the last of his evil	2008	who shall longest live of the hateful race.	Who longest liveth of the loth-going kindred,	from the longest-lived of the loathsome race
2009	fáecne bifongen. Ic ðaér furðum cwóm	Denn Gefahr befängt ihn! Zuvörderst kam ich	In Fleischeshülle. Zuvor begrüßt' ich	enveloped in malice. I first came there	family survives. When I first landed	2009	With perils encompass'd, I had but just come there,	Encompassed by moorland. I came in my journey	in fleshly fold!—But first I went
2010	tó ðám hringsele Hróðgár grétan·	Zu der hohen Halle Hrodgarn zu begrüßen,	Den hehren Hrodgar im hohen Saale,	to that ring-hall to greet Hrothgar;	I hastened to the ring-hall and saluted Hrothgar.	2010	to the ring-hall, Hrothgar to greet:	To the royal ring-hall, Hrothgar to greet there:	Hrothgar to greet in the hall of gifts,
2011	sóna mé se maéra mago Healfdenes	Wo sogleich mir Healfdens erhabner Sohn,	Wo Healfdenes edler Erbe huldvoll,	straightaway to me the famed kinsman of Half-Dane,	Once he discovered why I had come	2011	when forthwith to me the great son of Healfdene,	Soon did the famous scion of Healfdene,	where Healfdene’s kinsman high-renowned,
2012	syððan hé módsefan mínne cúðe	Da kaum Ihm kund ward, warum ich gekommen war,	Sobald er des Gastes Begehren gehört,	after he the purpose of the heart of mine knew,	the son of Halfdane sent me immediately	2012	after he my mind's purpose knew,	When he understood fully the spirit that led me,	soon as my purpose was plain to him,
2013	wið his sylfes sunu setl getaéhte·	An des Sohnes Seite den Sitz bestimmte.	Bei dem eigenen Sohne den Sitz mir anwies.	with his own sons he appointed a seat;	to sit with his own sons on the bench.	2013	opposite his own son a seat assign'd.	Assign me a seat with the son of his bosom.	assigned me a seat by his son and heir.
2014	weorod wæs on wynne· ne seah ic wídan feorh	Das Volk war fröhlich: ich erfuhr in der Welt	Das Gefolge war heiter: nie hört' ich früher	The troop was joyful; I have not seen in my whole life	It was a happy gathering. In my whole life	2014	The company was joyous ; not in my life have I seen,	The troop was in joyance; mead-glee greater	The liegemen were lusty; my life-days never
2015	under heofones hwealf healsittendra	Unter des Himmels Hälfte bei Hallsitzenden	Unterm Himmelsdache so hellen Jubel	under heaven's vault a hall-sitters'	I have never seen mead enjoyed more	2015	under heaven's vault, of hall- sitters	'Neath arch of the ether not ever beheld I	such merry men over mead in hall
2016	medudréam máran. Hwílum maéru cwén	Nie mehr der Methlust, da die mächtige Königin,	Beim schäumenden Humpen. Die Halle durchschritt	mead-revelry greater. At times the renowned queen,	in any hall on earth. Sometimes the queen	2016	a mead-joy greater ; at times the great queen,	'Mid hall-building holders. The highly-famed queen,	have I heard under heaven! The high-born queen,
2017	friðusibb folca flet eall geondhwearf·	Der Völker Friedeschirm bald die Flur durchschritt,	Die Fürstin oft, die Friedensbotin,	the peace-pledge of peoples, passed over all of the floor,	herself appeared, peace-pledge between nations,	2017	the peaceful tie of nations, the hall all travers'd,	Peace-tie of peoples, oft passed through the building,	people’s peace-bringer, passed through the hall,
2018	bædde byre geonge· oft hío béahwriðan	Die Söhne zu ermuntern, und der Mannen Etlichen	Die Helden ermunternd; häufig auch gab sie	urged on the young boys; often twisted-rings she	to hearten the young ones and hand out	2018	her young sons address'd ; oft she a ringed wreath	Cheered the young troopers; she oft tendered a hero	cheered the young clansmen, clasps of gold,
2019	secge sealde aér híe tó setle géong·	Ringschmuck schenkte eh sie zum Sitze gieng;	Gold einem Mann, eh' sie ging zum Sitze.	gave to the warriors, before she went to her seat;	a torque to a warrior, then take her place.	2019	to the warrior gave, ere to her seat she went.	A beautiful ring-band, ere she went to her sitting.	ere she sought her seat, to sundry gave.
2020	hwílum for duguðe dohtor Hróðgáres	Bald den ältern Tapfern die Tochter Hrodgars	Auch bot bisweilen den Bierkrug dar	from time to time before the band of experienced warriors Hrothgar's daughter	Sometimes Hrothgar’s daughter distributed	2020	At times before the nobles Hrothgar's daughter	Oft the daughter of Hrothgar in view of the courtiers	Oft to the heroes Hrothgar’s daughter,
2021	eorlum on ende ealuwaége bær	Nach der Ordnung allen den Aelbecher reichte;	Den höchsten des Adels Hrodgars Tochter,	to nobles continuously to the end bore the ale-flagon,	ale to older ranks, in order on the benches:	2021	to the earls in order the ale-cup bore,	To the earls at the end the ale-vessel carried,	to earls in turn, the ale-cup tendered,—
2022	þá ic Fréaware fletsittende	Freaware von den Flursitzenden	Die ich Freawaru das Volk im Saale	those I Freawaru the ones on the floor	I heard the company call her Freawaru	2022	whom I Freaware the court residents	Whom Freaware I heard then hall-sitters title,	she whom I heard these hall-companions
2023	nemnan hýrde þaér hío nægled sinc	Hört' ich sie geheißen, als sie herrliche Schätze	Nennen hörte; genagelten Zierat	I heard name her, when she the studded cup	as she made her rounds, presenting men	2023	heard name, where she bright treasure	When nail-adorned jewels she gave to the heroes:	Freawaru name, when fretted gold
2024	hæleðum sealde Sío geháten is	Den Helden hinbot. Verheißen war sie	Spendet' auch sie. Versprochen ist sie,	gave to heroes, she is promised,	with the gem-studded bowl, young bride-to-be	2024	to the warriors gave: she was promis'd,	Gold-bedecked, youthful, to the glad son of Froda	she proffered the warriors. Promised is she,
2025	geong goldhroden, gladum suna Fródan·	Mit Gold begabt dem guten Sohne Frodas.	Die fröhliche Maid, mit Frodas Sohn,	young, gold-adorned, to gracious son of Froda;	to the gracious Ingeld, in her gold-trimmed attire.	2025	young, gold-adorn'd, to the glad son of Froda ;	Her faith has been plighted; the friend of the Scyldings,	gold-decked maid, to the glad son of Froda.
2026	hafað þæs geworden wine Scyldinga	Unter Hrodgars Obhut, des alten Schildingen,	Denn rätlich scheint es dem Schirmer des Reiches,	this has arranged the Friend of the Scyldings,	The friend of the Shieldings favours her betrothal:	2026	therefore is he become the Scylding's friend,	The guard of the kingdom, hath given his sanction,	Sage this seems to the Scyldings’-friend,
2027	ríces hyrde ond þæt raéd talað	War sein Reich gestellt; auch rühmte man wohl,	Dem Gebieter der Dänen, durch dieses Bündnis	the kingdom's shepherd, and counsel reckons it	the guardian of the kingdom sees good in it	2027	the kingdom's shepherd ; and that report tells,	And counts it a vantage, for a part of the quarrels,	kingdom’s-keeper: he counts it wise
2028	þæt hé mid ðý wífe wælfaéhða daél	Wie er mit der Tochter Hand die Todfehde gesühnt	Der alten Fehde ein Ende zu machen,	that he with this woman a great part of the slaughter-feuds,	and hopes this woman will heal old wounds	2028	that with the wife he a deal of deadly feuds	A portion of hatred, to pay with the woman.	the woman to wed so and ward off feud,
2029	sæcca gesette. Oft seldan hwaér	Der verfeindeten Völker. Freilich mag selten,	Dem rasenden Haß - doch es ruht nur selten,	conflicts will settle. Very seldom anywhere	and grievous feuds. But generally the spear	2029	and strifes has allay'd ; though seldom anywhere,	Somewhere not rarely, when the ruler has fallen,	store of slaughter. But seldom ever
2030	æfter léodhryre lýtle hwíle	Wenn ein Volk erlegen ist, auf lange Zeit	Wenn ein Männerfürst fiel, der Mordspeer lange,	after the fall of a leader (even) a little while	is prompt to retaliate when a prince is killed,	2030	after a people's fall, even for a little while	The life-taking lance relaxeth its fury	when men are slain, does the murder-spear sink
2031	bongár búgeð þéah séo brýd duge.	Das Racheschwert rasten, wie ruhmwerth die Braut sei.	Und die Blutrache schläft nicht, wie schön auch die Braut sei.	the murderous spear bends down, though the bride be good.	no matter how admirable the bride may be.	2031	the fatal dart ceases, although the bride be good.	For a brief breathing-spell, though the bride be charming!	but briefest while, though the bride be fair!
2032	Mæg þæs þonne ofþyncan ðéoden Heaðo-Beardna	»Missbehagen wird es bald dem Headobardenfürsten	Gar bald wird's kränken den Bardenkönig	This then may displease the chief of the Heatho-Bards'	“Think how the Heathobards will be bound to feel,	2032	This then may ill endure the Heathobeards' prince	„It well may discomfit the prince of the Heathobards	“Nor haply will like it the Heathobard lord,
2033	ond þegna gehwám þára léoda	Und dazu den Degen des bezwungenen Volkes,	Und jeglichen Mann in des Jünglings Gefolge,	and every thane of that people,	their lord, Ingeld, and his loyal thanes,	2033	and every thane of those peoples,	And each of the thanemen of earls that attend him,	and as little each of his liegemen all,
2034	þonne hé mid faémnan on flett gaëð:	Wenn an der Fürstin Hand die Flur betritt	Wenn ein dänischer Held in der Degen Schar	when he with the maiden walks on the floor:	when he walks in with that woman to the feast:	2034	when with the woman he walks in the court,	When he goes to the building escorting the woman,	when a thane of the Danes, in that doughty throng,
2035	dryhtbearn Dena duguða biwenede,	Ein dänischer Heldensohn in der Höflinge Schar,	Mit der fürstlichen Herrin den Flur betritt	that the noble sons of the Danes, her veteran troop, are entertained,	Danes are at the table, being entertained,	2035	the Danes' princely child, by the noble serv'd,	That a noble-born Daneman the knights should be feasting:	goes with the lady along their hall,
2036	on him gladiað gomelra láfe	Der frech sich gürtet mit seiner Väter Erbe,	Und an ihm der Ahnen Erbstücke glänzen,	on them glisten ancient heirlooms,	honoured guests in glittering regalia,	2036	on him girds the relic of the old,	There gleam on his person the leavings of elders	and on him the old-time heirlooms glisten
2037	heard ond hringmaél Heaða-Bearna gestréon	Dem herrlichen Kleinod der Headobardenkönige,	Den Barden entrissen, blinkende Waffen,	hard and ring-adorned, the Heatho-Bards' treasure,	burnished ring-mail that was their hosts’ birthright,	2037	hard and ring-mail'd, the treasure of the Heathobeards,	Hard and ring-bright, Heathobards' treasure,	hard and ring-decked, Heathobard’s treasure,
2038	þenden híe ðám waépnum wealdan móston.	Derweil sie der Waffen walten durften	Die jene geführt in vielen Jahren,	so long as they those weapons were able to wield.	looted when the Heathobards could no longer wield	2038	while they those weapons might command,	While they wielded their arms, till they misled to the battle	weapons that once they wielded fair

29. Ingeld (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2039	Oð ðæt híe forlaéddan tó ðám lindplegan	Bis sie in den letzten Lindenkampf verleitend missten	Bis nebst andern tapfern Edlingen sie	Until they had led to disaster in the shield-play	their weapons in the shield-clash, when they went down	2039	until they misled to the shield-play	Their own dear lives and belovèd companions.	until they lost at the linden-play
2040	swaése gesíðas ond hyra sylfra feorh.	Die edeln Gefährten mit dem eigenen Leben.	Ihr Leben im Schwertspiel verlieren mußten.	their dear companions and their own lives.	with their beloved comrades and forfeited their lives.	2040	their dear associates and their own lives.	He saith at the banquet who the collar beholdeth,	liegeman leal and their lives as well.
2041	Þonne cwið æt béore sé ðe béahgesyhð	Dann spricht wohl beim Bier, erblickt er den Schmuck	Dann murrt wohl beim Bier bei des Mannes Anblick	Then speaks at the beer-drinking, he who sees a ring-precious object,	Then an old spearman will speak while they are drinking,	2041	Then at the beer will say he who the ring shall see,	An ancient ash-warrior who earlmen's destruction	Then, over the ale, on this heirloom gazing,
2042	eald æscwiga sé ðe eall geman	Ein alter Eschkämpe, dem Alles gedenkt,	Ein narbiger Kämpe, der Niederlagen	the old ash-warrior, he who remembers all	having glimpsed some heirloom that brings alive	2042	an old spear-warrior, who remembers all	Clearly recalleth (cruel his spirit),	some ash-wielder old who has all in mind
2043	gárcwealm gumena --him bið grim sefa--	Der Guten Geertod (ihm ist grimm zu Muth!) –	Mit Groll gedenkend in grimmigem Herzen,	the spear-death of men --in him is a fierce heart--	memories of the massacre; his mood will darken	2043	the slaughter of the men, (fierce will be his spirit, )	Sadly beginneth sounding the youthful	that spear-death of men,—he is stern of mood,
2044	onginneð géomormód geongum cempan	Jammernd beginnt er dem jungen Kämpen	Und voll Harm beginnt er dem Heldenjüngling	he begins sad-spirited in a young champion,	and heart-stricken, in the stress of his emotion,	2044	sad of mood will he begin of the young warrior,	Thane-champion's spirit through the thoughts of his bosom,	heavy at heart,—in the hero young
2045	þurh hreðra gehygd higes cunnian,	Nach seiner Gesinnung den Sinn zu erforschen;	In des Busens Tiefen den Brand zu schüren,	by the musing of his heart, to tempt his mind,	he will begin to test a young man’s temper	2045	through his bosom's thought, the mind to prove,	War-grief to waken, and this word-answer speaketh:	tests the temper and tries the soul
2046	wígbealu weccean ond þæt word ácwyð:	Seine Wuth zu wecken solche Worte spricht er:	Die Rachgier zu wecken, und redet also:	to awaken war-horror, and speaks these words:	and stir up trouble, starting like this:	2046	war-bale waken, and that word will say:	'Art thou able, my friend, to know when thou seest it	and war-hate wakens, with words like these:—
2047	“Meaht ðú, mín wine, méce gecnáwan	»Kannst du, mein König, das Kampfschwert schauen,	“Erkennst du, mein Freund! die Klinge wieder,	“Can you, my friend, recognise that maiche,	‘Now, my friend, don’t you recognize	2047	“Thou, my friend, mightest the falchion know,	The brand which thy father bare to the conflict	Canst thou not, comrade, ken that sword
2048	þone þín fæder tó gefeohte bær	Das dein Vater vormals im Gefechte trug	Die dein Vater oft im Gefechte trug	which your father bore into the fight,	your father’s sword, his favourite weapon,	2048	which thy father bore to the fight	In his latest adventure, 'neath visor of helmet,	which to the fray thy father carried
2049	under heregríman hindeman síðe,	Unter dem Lindenschild das letzte Mal,	Über blitzender Brünne? Er brauchte zuletzt,	under his army-mask on the last campaign,	the one he wore when he went out in his war-mask	2049	under the martial helm, for the last time,	The dearly-loved iron, where Danemen did slay him,	in his final feud, ’neath the fighting-mask,
2050	dýre íren, þaér hyne Dene slógon·	Das theure Eisen, als ihn die Dänen schlugen	Den funkelnden Stahl, als ihn fällten die Dänen,	precious iron, there the Danes slew him,	to face the Danes on that final day?	2050	the dear iron, where the Danes him slew,	And brave-mooded Scyldings, on the fall of the heroes,	dearest of blades, when the Danish slew him
2051	wéoldon wælstówe syððan wiðergyld læg	Die der Walstatt walteten (Wiedervergeltung schlief	Die nach Widergylds Tode die Walstatt hielten,	controlled the slaying-field, when retribution failed,	After Wethergeld died and his men were doomed	2051	were masters of the slaughter place, when Withergyld had perish'd,	(When vengeance was sleeping) the slaughter-place wielded?	and wielded the war-place on Withergild’s fall,
2052	æfter hæleþa hryre hwate Scyldungas?	Nach der Fürsten Fall), die frechen Schildinge?	Der Scyldinge Heer, da die Helden erschlagen.	after the heroes' fall, the fierce Scyldings?	the Shieldings quickly claimed the field,	2052	after the fall of heroes, the bold Scyldings.	E'en now some man of the murderer's progeny	after havoc of heroes, those hardy Scyldings?
2053	Nú hér þára banena byre náthwylces	Nun stolziert im Saal ein Sohn dieser Mörder,	Nun betritt ein Mann, den der Mörder einer	Now here of those slayers the son of one or other of them,	and now here’s a son of one or other	2053	Now here of those murderers the son, I know not whose,	Exulting in ornaments enters the building,	Now, the son of a certain slaughtering Dane,
2054	frætwum hrémig on flet gaëð·	Ich weiß nicht welches, thut wichtig mit dem Schmuck,	Gezeugt, die Halle, geziert mit dem Kleinod,	exultant in trappings, goes across the floor,	of those same killers coming through our hall	2054	in arms exulting walks in the court,	Boasts of his blood-shedding, offbeareth the jewel	proud of his treasure, paces this hall,
2055	morðres gylpeð ond þone máðþum byreð	Pocht auf den Mord und prunkt mit dem Kleinod,	Das du selber dem Recht nach besitzen müßtest,	boasts of murder, and wears the treasure	overbearing us, mouthing boasts,	2055	of the slaughter boasts, and the treasure bears,	Which thou shouldst wholly hold in possession!'	joys in the killing, and carries the jewel
2056	þone þe ðú mid rihte raédan sceoldest.“	Das du selbst besitzen solltest dem Rechte nach.«	Prunkt mit der Waffe und preist den Totschlag!“	which you by right ought to possess.“	and rigged in armour that by right is yours.’	2056	which thou with right shouldst command.“	So he urgeth and mindeth on every occasion	that rightfully ought to he owned by thee!
2057	Manað swá ond myndgað maéla gehwylce	So mahnt und meistert er ihn zu mancher Zeit	So erinnert und mahnt er unablässig	Thus he incites and reminds every time	And so he keeps on, recalling and accusing,	2057	Thus prompts he and reminds, on every occasion,	With woe-bringing words, till waxeth the season	Thus he urges and eggs him all the time
2058	sárum wordum oð ðæt saél cymeð	Mit strafenden Worten bis die Stunde kommt,	Mit beißendem Wort, bis sich bietet ein Anlaß	with grievous words, until that time comes	working things up with bitter words	2058	with painful words, until the time comes,	When the woman's thane for the works of his father,	with keenest words, till occasion offers
2059	þæt se faémnan þegn fore fæder daédum	Daß der fremde Fürst für seines Vaters Thaten	Und der Fürstin Knappe des Vaters Schuld	that the woman's thane for his father's deeds	until one of the lady’s retainers lies	2059	when the fated thane, for his father's deeds,	The bill having bitten, blood-gory sleepeth,	that Freawaru’s thane, for his father’s deed,
2060	æfter billes bite blódfág swefeð	Nach der Schwerter Biß blutfarb schlummert,	Kläglich büßt, von der Klinge getroffen,	from the bite of a bill-blade sleeps, stained in blood,	spattered in blood, split open	2060	after the falchion's bite, blood- stain'd sleeps,	Fated to perish; the other one thenceward	after bite of brand in his blood must slumber,
2061	ealdres scyldig· him se óðer þonan	Des Lebens verlustig. Aber leicht von dannen	Mit dem eignen Blute; der andre dagegen	having forfeited life; him the other thence	on his father’s account. The killer knows	2061	to death condemn'd. Thence the other	'Scapeth alive, the land knoweth thoroughly.	losing his life; but that liegeman flies
2062	losað lifigende· con him land geare.	Entkommt der Kühne: er kennt das ganze Land.	Entkommt unverletzt, da er kundig des Landes.	escapes alive, the land is readily known to him.	the lie of the land and escapes with his life.	2062	warrior escapes, he the land well knows.	Then the oaths of the earlmen on each side are broken,	living away, for the land he kens.
2063	Þonne bíoð brocene on bá healfe	Gebrochen alsbald werden von beiden Seiten	Gebrochen dann werden auf beiden Seiten	Then are broken on both sides	Then on both sides the oath-bound lords	2063	Then will be broken, on both sides,	When rancors unresting are raging in Ingeld	And thus be broken on both their sides
2064	áðsweorð eorla· syððan Ingelde	Nun der Edlinge Eide. In Ingeld muß dann	Die Eide der Edlen, wenn Ingelds Groll	the sworn oaths of earls; then in Ingeld	will break the peace, a passionate hate	2064	the oath- swearing of warriors. Afterwards in Ingeld	And his wife-love waxeth less warm after sorrow.	oaths of the earls, when Ingeld’s breast
2065	weallað wælníðas ond him wíflufan	Die Wuth aufwallen, da des Weibes Liebe	Lodernd wächst und die Liebe zur Gattin	murderous hate will well up and in him the love of woman	will build up in Ingeld and love for his bride	2065	deadly hates will boil, and his woman's love,	So the Heathobards' favor not faithful I reckon,	wells with war-hate, and wife-love now
2066	æfter cearwælmum cólran weorðað·	In des Kummers Qual ihm kühler ward.	Durch Kummer und Sorge kühler wird.	surges of grief will become cooler;	will falter in him as the feud rankles.	2066	after the heats of care, will become cooler.	Their part in the treaty not true to the Danemen,	after the care-billows cooler grows.
2067	þý ic Heaðo-Beardna hyldo ne telge	Darum halt ich die Huld der Headobarden	Drum bau' ich nicht auf der Barden Treue,	Therefore I the Heathobards' loyalty do not consider,	I therefore suspect the good faith of the Heathobards,	2067	Therefore I the Heathobeards ' affection esteem not,	Their friendship not fast. I further shall tell thee	“So I hold not high the Heathobards’ faith
2068	dryhtsibbe daél Denum unfaécne,	Den Dänen nicht für truglos, noch diese Verschwägerung,	Die dauernd schwerlich den Dänen hold sind,	the alliance's portion, for the Danes untreacherous,	the truth of their friendship and the trustworthiness	2068	nor part of lordly kinship to the Danes guileless,	More about Grendel, that thou fully mayst hear,	due to the Danes, or their during love
2069	fréondscipe fæstne. Ic sceal forð sprecan	Nicht für fest die Freundschaft. »Aber fürder will ich	Auf feste Freundschaft. - Doch ferner muß ich	enduring friendship. I ought speak further	of their alliance with the Danes. But now, my lord,	2069	their friendship fast. I shall now speak on	Ornament-giver, what afterward came from	and pact of peace.—But I pass from that,
2070	gén ymbe Grendel þæt ðú geare cunne,	Von Grendel reden, damit du ganz erfährst,	Von Grendel berichten, daß gänzlich bekannt,	again about Grendel, that you may readily know,	I shall carry on with my account of Grendel,	2070	again about Grendel, that thou well mayst know,	The hand-rush of heroes. When heaven's bright jewel	turning to Grendel, O giver-of-treasure,
2071	sinces brytta, tó hwan syððan wearð	Spangenspender, wie sich später verlief	Hortverteiler! des Handgemenges	giver of treasure, what then happened,	the whole story of everything that happened	2071	O dispenser of treasure, how afterwards fell out	O'er earthfields had glided, the stranger came raging,	and saying in full how the fight resulted,
2072	hondraés hæleða syððan heofones gim	Der Helden Handgemenge. Als des Himmels Edelstein	Verlauf dir werde. Die Leuchte des Himmels	the hand-fight of heroes when heaven's gem	in the hand-to-hand fight. After heaven’s gem	2072	the hand- conflict of warriors. After heaven's gem	The horrible night-fiend, us for to visit,	hand-fray of heroes. When heaven’s jewel
2073	glád ofer grundas gaést yrre cwóm	Ueber die Gründe glitt, da kam der grimme Gast,	Verglomm soeben, als grimmig heranschlich	had glided over the earth, the ireful guest came,	had gone mildly to earth, that maddened spirit,	2073	had glided o'er the earth, the guest came angry,	Where wholly unharmed the hall we were guarding.	had fled o’er far fields, that fierce sprite came,
2074	eatol aéfengrom úser néosan	Der üble Abendschreck uns zu besuchen,	Der höllische Nachtfeind, uns heimzusuchen,	terrible, fierce in the evening to visit us,	the terror of those twilights, came to attack us	2074	the giant fierce at eve, to visit us,	To Hondscio happened a hopeless contention,	night-foe savage, to seek us out
2075	ðaér wé gesunde sæl weardodon	Die die hohen Hallen noch heil bewachten.	Die wir heil und gesund die Halle bewachten.	where we, unharmed, warded the hall,	where we stood guard, still safe inside the hall.	2075	where we sound guarded the hall:	Death to the doomed one, dead he fell foremost,	where safe and sound we sentried the hall.
2076	þaér wæs Hondsciö hilde onsaége	Da drohte sein Handschuh den Helden Gefahr:	Da fiel Hondscioh gleich seinem Haß zum Opfer,	where was for Hondscio a sinking battle	There deadly violence came down on Handscio	2076	there was his glove in the war not idle,	Girded war-champion; to him Grendel became then,	To Hondscio then was that harassing deadly,
2077	feorhbealu faégum· hé fyrmest læg	Dem Tode verfallen war der Vorderstliegende,	Der todgeweihte - dem Tor zunächst	deadly evil for the doomed man; he fell first,	and he fell as fate ordained, the first to perish,	2077	a life-bale to the fated: who foremost lay,	To the vassal distinguished, a tooth-weaponed murderer,	his fall there was fated. He first was slain,
2078	gyrded cempa· him Grendel wearð	Der gegürtete Kämpe: Grendel mordete	Ruht' er gerüstet -: den Recken zermalmte	the girded champion; for him Grendel was,	rigged out for the combat. A comrade from our ranks	2078	a girded champion, to him was Grendel,	The well-beloved henchman's body all swallowed.	girded warrior. Grendel on him
2079	maérum maguþegne tó múðbonan·	Den werthen Weigand, den weitberühmten,	Grendels Gebiß und den ganzen Körper	the famed thane of distinction, a slayer by mouth,	had come to grief in Grendel’s maw:	2079	to my great fellow-thane, a mouth-murderer ;	Not the earlier off empty of hand did	turned murderous mouth, on our mighty kinsman,
2080	léofes mannes líc eall forswealg·	All den Leib verschlang er des lieben Mannes;	Des geschätzten Freundes verschlang der Riese.	the belovèd man's body swallowed up completely;	he ate up the entire body.	2080	the belov'd man's body he all swallow'd ;	The bloody-toothed murderer, mindful of evils,	and all of the brave man’s body devoured.
2081	nó ðý aér út ðá gén ídelhende	Doch nicht geliebt' es ihm, daß er mit leerer Hand	Nicht wollte trotzdem der wilde Mörder,	not the sooner out yet empty-handed,	There was blood on his teeth, he was bloated and furious,	2081	nor yet for that the earlier out, empty-handed,	Wish to escape from the gold-giver's palace,	Yet none the earlier, empty-handed,
2082	bona blódigtóð bealewa gemyndig	Schon aus dem Goldsaal gehen sollte,	Dem die blitzenden Zähne von Blute trieften,	the slayer bloody-toothed, wickedness in mind,	all roused up, yet still unready	2082	the bloody-tooth'd murderer, of evils mindful,	But sturdy of strength he strove to outdo me,	would the bloody-toothed murderer, mindful of bale,
2083	of ðám goldsele gongan wolde	Der blutgezahnte Mörder auf Bosheit sinnend,	Mit leeren Händen das Haus verlassen:	from the gold-hall did he wish to go	to leave the hall empty-handed;	2083	from that gold-hall would go ;	Hand-ready grappled. A glove was suspended	outward go from the gold-decked hall:
2084	ac hé mægnes róf mín costode·	Sondern Mich erkor er, seiner Kraft vertrauend.	So erprobt' er an mir auch der Pranken Stärke	but he, famed for his strength, tested me,	renowned for his might, he matched himself against me,	2084	but he, proud of his might, trial made of me,	Spacious and wondrous, in art-fetters fastened,	but me he attacked in his terror of might,
2085	grápode gearofolm· glóf hangode	Schon streckt' er die starre Hand; sein Stauche hieng	Mit gewaltigem Griff. Einen weiten Sack	gripped with an eager hand; a pouch hung down	wildly reaching. He had this roomy pouch,	2085	grasp'd ready-handed, his glove hung	Which was fashioned entirely by touch of the craftman	with greedy hand grasped me. A glove hung by him
2086	síd ond syllíc searobendum fæst	Weit und geräumig an Wunderriemen fest.	Trug er am Gürtel, mit Tauen befestigt;	spacious and strange, with cleverly-wrought clasps held fast,	a strange accoutrement, intricately strung	2086	wide and wondrous, with curious bindings fast ;	From the dragon's skin by the devil's devices:	wide and wondrous, wound with bands;
2087	sío wæs orðoncum eall gegyrwed	Auch war er nicht ohne Einsicht bereitet	Der war gefertigt mit vielem Geschick	it was cunningly all devised	and hung at the ready, a rare patchwork	2087	it was cunningly all prepared	He down in its depths would do me unsadly	and in artful wise it all was wrought,
2088	déofles cræftum ond dracan fellum·	Mit Teufelskräften aus Drachenfellen;	Und höllischer Kunst aus Häuten von Drachen:	with devil's crafts and dragon's skins;	of devilishly fitted dragon-skins.	2088	with a devil's crafts and dragon's skins:	One among many, deed-doer raging,	by devilish craft, of dragon-skins.
2089	hé mec þaér on innan unsynnigne	Dahinein nun mich, den Unschuldigen,	In diesen wollte der dreiste Frevler	he me there inside, guiltless,	I had done him no wrong, yet the raging demon	2089	he me there within unsinning,	Though sinless he saw me; not so could it happen	Me therein, an innocent man,
2090	díor daédfruma gedón wolde	Das thatfreche Thier zu thun gedachte	Mich selbst, der ich frei von Fehl, versenken	the daring instigator wished to stuff,	wanted to cram me and many another	2090	the brutal perpetrator, would make	When I in my anger upright did stand.	the fiendish foe was fain to thrust
2091	manigra sumne· hyt ne mihte swá	Mit manchem Andern. Doch vermocht er es nicht,	Nebst manchen dazu, doch vermocht' er's nicht,	as one of many; he could not do so,	into this bag—but it was not to be	2091	one of many: it might not so be,	'Tis too long to recount how requital I furnished	with many another. He might not so,
2092	syððan ic on yrre upprihte ástód.	Als ich ingrimmig mich aufrichtete.	Da ich grimmig aufstand in ganzer Länge.	since I in anger stood erect.	once I got to my feet in a blind fury.	2092	when in anger I upright stood.	For every evil to the earlmen's destroyer;	when I all angrily upright stood.
2093	Tó lang ys tó reccenne hú ic ðám léodsceaðan	Zu lange wär das Lied, wie dem Leuteschädiger	Zu lang wär's zu sagen, wie Lohn ich gezahlt	It is too long to recount how I the scourge of the people	It would take too long to tell how I repaid	2093	Too long is it to recount how [I] to the miscreant,	'Twas there, my prince, that I proudly distinguished	’Twere long to relate how that land-destroyer
2094	yfla gehwylces hondléan forgeald	Ich Handlohn reichte für die Harmthaten all.	Für alles Unheil dem argen Wichte,	for each of his evils paid in hand-requital	the terror of the land for every life he took	2094	for every evil, paid a manual reward ;	Thy land with my labors. He left and retreated,	I paid in kind for his cruel deeds;
2095	þaér ic, þéoden mín, þíne léode	Da hab ich deine Helden, mein Herr und König,	Doch brachte die Tat, mein teurer Gebieter!	where I, my lord, your people	and so won credit for you, my king,	2095	there I, my prince, thy people	He lived his life a little while longer:	yet there, my prince, this people of thine
2096	weorðode weorcum· he on weg losade	Nach Würden gewehrt. Zwar entwand er sich mir;	Deinem Volke Ehre. Er floh hinweg,	honoured by acts; he escaped away	and for all your people. And although he got away	2096	honour'd by my works. He escap'd away ;	Yet his right-hand guarded his footstep in Heorot,	got fame by my fighting. He fled away,
2097	lýtle hwíle lífwynna bréac·	Doch nicht lange mehr lacht' ihm des Lebens Wonne,	Doch durft' er nicht lange des Lebens sich freuen,	for a little while, enjoyed the joy of life;	to enjoy life’s sweetness for a while longer,	2097	for a little while life's pleasures enjoy'd ;	And sad-mooded thence to the sea-bottom fell he,	and a little space his life preserved;
2098	hwæþre him sío swíðre swaðe weardade	Denn zurück war ihm die Rechte geblieben,	Da der Räuber als Pfand den rechten Arm	yet from him the right, a vestige, remained behind	his right hand stayed behind him in Heorot,	2098	yet his right hand guarded on his track	Mournful in mind. For the might-rush of battle	but there staid behind him his stronger hand
2099	hand on Hiorte ond hé héan ðonan	Die Hand in Heorot, und gehöhnt entweichend	In der Halle zurückließ, als harmvoll er,	hand in Heorot, and he wretched thence,	evidence of his miserable overthrow	2099	in Heorot, and he humble thence,	The friend of the Scyldings, with gold that was plated,	left in Heorot; heartsick thence
2100	módes geómor meregrund geféoll.	Sank er jammermüthig auf des Meeres Grund.	Gebeugt und elend sich barg im Moore.	gloomy in his heart, sank into the depths of the mere.	as he dived into murk on the mere bottom.	2100	sad of mood, to the lake-ground fell.	With ornaments many, much requited me,	on the floor of the ocean that outcast fell.
2101	Mé þone wælraés wine Scildunga	»So kühnen Kampf hat der König der Schildinge	Für das schwere Werk hat der Scyldingenfürst	To me for the bloody battle the Friend of the Scyldings	“I got lavish rewards from the lord of the Danes	2101	Me for that deadly onslaught the Scyldings' friend	When daylight had dawned, and down to the banquet	Me for this struggle the Scyldings’-friend
2102	faéttan golde fela léanode	Mit gediegnem Golde mir gütig gelohnt	Mich reich belohnt mit rotem Golde,	with objects of plated gold in plenty rewarded,	for my part in the battle, beaten gold	2102	with rich gold abundantly rewarded,	We had sat us together. There was chanting and joyance:	paid in plenty with plates of gold,
2103	manegum máðmum syððan mergen cóm	Und manchem Kleinod, als der Morgen kam	Mit manchem Geschenk, als der Morgen kam	many treasures, when morning came,	and much else, once morning came	2103	with many treasures, after morning came,	The age-stricken Scylding asked many questions	with many a treasure, when morn had come
2104	ond wé tó symble geseten hæfdon	Und wir beim Schmause saßen und zechten.	Und wir frohgemut uns zum Frühmahl setzten.	and we to the feast had sat down	and we took our places at the banquet table.	2104	and we to the feast had sat.	And of old-times related; oft light-ringing harp-strings,	and we all at the banquet-board sat down.
2105	þaér wæs gidd ond gléo: gomela Scilding	Da war Hall und Schall. Bald hub der alte Schilding,	Da war Sang und Klang, und der Silberbärt'ge	where was song and glee: old Scylding	There was singing and excitement: an old reciter,	2105	There was song and glee, the aged Scylding,	Joy-telling wood, were touched by the brave one;	Then was song and glee. The gray-haired Scylding,
2106	felafricgende feorran rehte·	Der vielerfahrene, von fernen Zeiten an;	Fragte viel und von früheren Tagen	who has heard tell of many things, from long ago narrated;	a carrier of stories, recalled the early days.	2106	much inquiring, related things from times remote,	Now he uttered measures, mourning and truthful,	much tested, told of the times of yore.
2107	hwílum hildedéor hearpan wynne	Bald begann ein Held der Harfe Wonne	Erzählt' er klug. Zu Zeiten auch rührte	at times this battle-daring one the harp for pleasure	At times some hero made the timbered harp	2107	at whiles the beast of war the joy of harp	Then the large-hearted land-king a legend of wonder	Whiles the hero his harp bestirred,
2108	gomelwudu grétte· hwílum gyd áwræc	Lustsam zu wecken, bald ein Lied zu singen	Er selber die Harfe und sang uns Lieder	the old-wood played; sometimes recited a song,	tremble with sweetness, or related true	2108	greeted, the wood of mirth ; sometimes the lay recited	Truthfully told us. Now troubled with years	wood-of-delight; now lays he chanted
2109	sóð ond sárlíc· hwílum syllíc spell	Süß und schaurig; Geschichten erzählte bald	Von Sehnsucht und Leid, und seltsame Mären	true and tragic; sometimes strange tales	and tragic happenings; at times the king	2109	sooth and sorrowful ; sometimes a wondrous tale	The age-hoary warrior afterward began to	of sooth and sadness, or said aright
2110	rehte æfter rihte rúmheort cyning·	Der Wahrheit gemäß der weitherzge König.	Berichtete treu der beredte König.	he related rightly, the open-hearted king;	gave the proper turn to some fantastic tale,	2110	told in order due the liberal-hearted king ;	Mourn for the might that marked him in youth-days;	legends of wonder, the wide-hearted king;
2111	hwílum eft ongan eldo gebunden	Ein ander Mal hörten wir den altergebundenen	Zuweilen gedachte der würdige Greis	at times he began again, bound in his age,	or a battle-scarred veteran, bowed with age,	2111	sometimes again began, by age restrain'd,	His breast within boiled, when burdened with winters	or for years of his youth he would yearn at times,
2112	gomel gúðwiga gioguðe cwíðan	Greisen Krieger von des Kampfes Strenge	Auch schmerzlich bewegt der entschwundenen Jugend,	the ancient war-soldier, to mourn for his youth,	would begin to remember the martial deeds	2112	the old warrior with the youth to speak,	Much he remembered. From morning till night then	for strength of old struggles, now stricken with age,
2113	hildestrengo· hreðer inne wéoll	Der Blüthe melden, daß die Brust ihm schwoll,	Des alten Heldentums; innen im Busen	his battle-strength; his heart welled inside,	of his youth and prime and be overcome	2113	the strength of war ; his breast within him boil'd,	We joyed us therein as etiquette suffered,	hoary hero: his heart surged full
2114	þonne hé wintrum fród, worn gemunde.	Wenn der Winterreiche der Wagnisse gedachte.	Dehnt' sich sein Herz, wenn er das zurückrief.	when he, wise in winter, recalled many things.	as the past welled up in his wintry heart.	2114	when he in winters wise many things call'd to mind.	Till the second night season came unto earth-folk.	when, wise with winters, he wailed their flight.
2115	Swá wé þaér inne andlangne dæg	So saßen wir im Saale den sonnenlangen Tag	So verlebten wir dort den langen Tag	So we there inside a whole long day	“We were happy there the whole day long	2115	So we therein the livelong day	Then early thereafter, the mother of Grendel	Thus in the hall the whole of that day
2116	níode náman oð ðæt niht becwóm	Den Genuß erneuend. Die Nacht befiel nun	In heitrem Genuß, bis die Hülle der Nacht	took pleasure, until came night	and enjoyed our time until another night	2116	in enjoyment pass'd, until night came	Was ready for vengeance, wretched she journeyed;	at ease we feasted, till fell o’er earth
2117	óðer tó yldum· Þá wæs eft hraðe	Die Erde abermals. Da eilte sogleich	Uns wieder umfing. Auf dem Wege schon war	another to men; then was again swiftly	descended upon us. Then suddenly	2117	the second to men. Then was in turn quickly	Her son had death ravished, the wrath of the Geatmen.	another night. Anon full ready
2118	gearo gyrnwræce Grendeles módor	Zu grimmer Rache Grendels Mutter:	Voll Rachbegier des Riesen Mutter,	ready for grief-revenge Grendel's mother,	the vehement mother avenged her son	2118	ready with wily vengeance Grendel's mother ;	The horrible woman avengèd her offspring,	in greed of vengeance, Grendel’s mother
2119	síðode sorhfull· sunu déað fornam,	Sorgenvoll schritt sie, da der Tod den Sohn ihr nahm	Den grimmer Tod durch gautische Faust	she journeyed full of sorrow; Death had taken her son,	and wreaked destruction. Death had robbed her,	2119	she journey'd sorrowful ; her son death had taken,	And with mighty mainstrength murdered a hero.	set forth all doleful. Dead was her son
2120	wíghete Wedra· wíf unhýre	Und der Wedern Kampfgrimm. Ihr Kind rächte	Ihr entrissen hatte, die rächte den Sohn,	the war-hate of the Wederas; the horrible woman	Geats had slain Grendel, so his ghastly dam	2120	the Weders' hostile hate: the monster woman	There the spirit of Æschere, agèd adviser,	through war-hate of Weders; now, woman monstrous,
2121	hyre bearn gewræc· beorn ácwealde	An der Edeln Einem die Ungeheure,	Das ruchlose Weib, und zerriß einen Krieger	avenged her child, killed a warrior	struck back and with bare-faced defiance	2121	her child avenged, a warrior slew	Was ready to vanish; nor when morn had lightened	with fury fell a foeman she slew,
2122	ellenlíce· þaér wæs Æschere	Den sie wüthig würgte. Dem weisen Aeskher,	Mit den kräftigen Krallen: des Königs Berater,	savagely; there was from Æschere,	laid a man low. Thus life departed	2122	daringly. There was from Æschere,	Were they anywise suffered to consume him with fire,	avenged her offspring. From Æschere old,
2123	fródan fyrnwitan feorh úðgenge.	Dem vielerfahrnen entfloh das Leben.	Der edle Äschere, endete so;	the old, wise lore-counsellor, life departed.	from the sage Aeschere, an elder wise in counsel.	2123	the sage ancient councillor, life departed ;	Folk of the Danemen, the death-weakened hero,	loyal councillor, life was gone;
2124	Nóðer hý hine ne móston syððan mergen cwóm	Da mochten nicht einmal, als der Morgen kam,	Und nicht einmal konnten am nächsten Morgen	Nor could they him, when morning came,	But afterwards, on the morning following,	2124	nor there might they him, when morning came,	Nor the belovèd liegeman to lay on the pyre;	nor might they e’en, when morning broke,
2125	déaðwérigne Denia léode	Die Dänenleute des Todten Hülle	Den toten Gefährten die treuen Dänen	weary of death the Danish people	the Danes could not burn the dead body	2125	the death - weary one, the Danes' people	She the corpse had offcarried in the clutch of the foeman	those Danish people, their death-done comrade
2126	bronde forbærnan né on baél hladan	Mit Brand verbrennen, den Bühel ihm schlichtend,	In der schwälenden Glut der Scheite verbrennen,	cremate in fire, nor lay on the funeral bale,	nor lay the remains of the man they loved	2126	with fire consume, nor on the pile raise	'Neath mountain-brook's flood. To Hrothgar 'twas saddest	burn with brands, on balefire lay
2127	léofne mannan· hío þæt líc ætbær	Dem lieben Verlornen, da der Leib des Helden	Den lieben Freund, denn die Leiche trug sie	the beloved man; she had carried off the corpse	on his funeral pyre. She had fled with the corpse	2127	the dear man: she the corpse bore away,	Of pains that ever had preyed on the chieftain;	the man they mourned. Under mountain stream
2128	féondes fæðme under firgenstréam·	Unter den Felsstrom entführt war von des Feindes Sippe.	In den höllischen Armen zur Höhle am Bergstrom.	in fiend's embrace beneath the mountain stream;	and taken refuge beneath torrents on the mountain.	2128	the fiend's parent, there under the mountain stream.	By the life of thee the land-prince then me	she had carried the corpse with cruel hands.
2129	þæt wæs Hróðgáre hréowa tornost	Das härmte Hrodgarn als das herbste von allen	Das war für Hrodgar der herbste Kummer,	that was for Hrothgar the most bitter grief	It was a hard blow for Hrothgar to bear,	2129	That was to Hrothgar of sorrows saddest,	Besought very sadly, in sea-currents' eddies	For Hrothgar that was the heaviest sorrow
2130	þára þe léodfruman lange begéate.	Leiden, die lange gelastet auf dem Helden.	Der den Trefflichen jemals betroffen hatte;	which the ruler of the people long had received.	harder than any he had undergone before.	2130	of those which the nation's chief had long o'erwhelm'd:	To display my prowess, to peril my safety,	of all that had laden the lord of his folk.
2131	Þá se ðéoden mec ðíne lífe	Da umhalste mich der Fürst und flehte harmvoll	Da beschwor mich der Fürst bei des Schirmherrn Haupt	Then me the chieftain, by your life,	And so the heartsore king beseeched me	2131	Then the prince me, by thy life,	Might-deeds accomplish; much did he promise.	The leader then, by thy life, besought me
2132	healsode hréohmód þæt ic on holma geþring	Mich bei Deinem Leben, daß ich im Drang der Flut	Der gebeugte Greis, im brodelnden Schlunde	implored with troubled mind, that I in the waters' tumult	in your royal name to take my chances	2132	besought, fierce of mood, that in the throng of waters I	I found then the famous flood-current's cruel,	(sad was his soul) in the sea-waves’ coil
2133	eorlscipe efnde· ealdre genéðde·	Reckenschaft übte und den Ruhm zu mehren	Mein Leben zu wagen und leuchtenden Ruhm	perform a noble act, risk life,	underwater, to win glory	2133	would a valorous deed perform, my life would venture,	Horrible depth-warder. A while unto us two	to play the hero and hazard my being
2134	maérðo fremede· hé mé méde gehét.	Das Leben wagte, großen Lohn verheißend.	Als Held zu erlangen, und Lohn verhieß er.	accomplish glory; he promised me rewards.	and prove my worth. He promised me rewards.	2134	great glory achieve: he me a meed promis'd.	Hand was in common; the currents were seething	for glory of prowess: my guerdon he pledged.
2135	Ic ðá ðæs wælmes þé is wíde cúð	Nun weiß man weithin, als ich im Wellenschlund	So drang ich wirklich - weit bekannt ward's -	Then I the welling waters', as is widely known,	Hence, as is well known, I went to my encounter	2135	I then of the boiling deep, which is widely known,	With gore that was clotted, and Grendel's fierce mother's	I then in the waters—’tis widely known—
2136	grimme gryrelícne grundhyrde fond·	Die grausvolle Hirtin des Grundes fand,	Bei der mörd'rischen Herrin des Moorgrunds ein:	wrathful ghastly guard of the deep found;	with the terror-monger at the bottom of the tarn.	2136	the grim, horrific ground-keeper found ;	Head I offhacked in the hall at the bottom	that sea-floor-guardian savage found.
2137	þaér unc hwíle wæs hand gemaéne·	Wie wir da handgemein wurden eine Weile lang.	Da gab's einen kurzen, grimmigen Kampf,	there a while we were sharing a hand;	For a while it was hand-to-hand between us,	2137	there we had a while a hand-conflict ;	With huge-reaching sword-edge, hardly I wrested	Hand-to-hand there a while we struggled;
2138	holm heolfre wéoll ond ic héafde becearf	Von Blut schwoll die See: da entschlug ich das Haupt	Bis sich färbte die Flut, da der Feindin ich	the water welled with gore, and I cut off the head	then blood went curling along the currents	2138	the water bubbled with blood, and from her head I cut,	My life from her clutches; not doomed was I then,	billows welled blood; in the briny hall
2139	in ðám grundsele Grendeles módor	Der Mutter Grendels in der Grundhalle dort	In der Tiefe den Kopf vom Körper trennte	in that deep-hall of Grendel's mother	and I beheaded Grendel’s mother in the hall	2139	in that battle-hall, Grendel's mother	But the warden of earlmen afterward gave me	her head I hewed with a hardy blade
2140	éacnum ecgum· unsófte þonan	Mit scharfem Schwert. Nicht sanft zwar mocht ich	Mit mächtigem Schwert, doch mit Mühe nur kam ich	with mighty edges, not easily thence	with a mighty sword. I barely managed	2140	with powerful edge ; with difficulty thence	Jewels in quantity, kinsman of Healfdene.	from Grendel’s mother,—and gained my life,
2141	feorh oðferede· næs ic faége þá gýt	Das Leben lösen; doch leb ich noch.	Lebend davon, - so lenkt' es mein Schicksal.	I carried off my life; I was not doomed yet	to escape with my life; my time had not yet come.	2141	I my life bore away: I was not yet doom'd ;		though not without danger. My doom was not yet.
2142	ac mé eorla hléo eft gesealde	Da schenkte mir abermals der Edlinge Schirm	Da schenkte mir wieder der Schätze Menge	but to me the protector of heroes again gave	But Halfdane’s heir, the shelter of those earls,	2142	but me the protector of warriors again gave		Then the haven-of-heroes, Healfdene’s son,
2143	máðma menigeo maga Healfdenes.'	Viel herrliche Kleinode Healfdenes Sohn.	Der Hort des Adels, Healfdenes Erbe.'	many treasures, the kinsman of Half-Dane.'	again endowed me with gifts in abundance.	2143	many treasures, Healfdene's son.		gave me in guerdon great gifts of price.

30. Hygelak (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2144	Swá se ðéodkyning þéawum lyfde·	»So lebte der Volksfürst nach Fug und Recht:	So befolgte der Fürst der Vorzeit Brauch:	So the king of the people lived according to proper custom;	“Thus the king acted with due custom.	2144	So the great king becomingly liv'd ;	„So the belovèd land-prince lived in decorum;	“So held this king to the customs old,
2145	nealles ic ðám léanum forloren hæfde	Ich hatte den Lohn nicht verloren an ihm	Des Lohns ging ich verlustig mit nichten	I by no means the gifts had lost,	I was paid and recompensed completely,	2145	not the rewards had I lost,	I had missed no rewards, no meeds of my prowess,	that I wanted for nought in the wage I gained,
2146	mægnes méde ac hé mé maðma geaf	Meiner Kraft und Kühnheit, sondern Kleinode gab mir	Für mein Heldenwerk, da Healfdenes Sohn	strength's reward, but he gave me treasures,	given full measure and the freedom to choose	2146	the meed of might ; for he me [treasures] gave,	But he gave me jewels, regarding my wishes,	the meed of my might; he made me gifts,
2147	sunu Healfdenes on mínne sylfes dóm	Der Sohn Healfdens in meines Herzens Macht,	Mit dem Schatz, den er schenkte, mich schalten läßt	the son of Half-Dane, according to my own glory,	from Hrothgar’s treasures by Hrothgar himself.	2147	Healfdene's son, in [my] own power,	Healfdene his bairn; I'll bring them to thee, then,	Healfdene’s heir, for my own disposal.
2148	ðá ic ðé, beorncyning, bringan wylle,	Die ich dir, mein Gebieter, darbringen will	Nach eigner Wahl: ich verehr' ihn dir,	these I to thee, warrior-king, wish to bring,	These, King Hygelac, I am happy to present	2148	which I to thee, warrior-king, will bring,	Atheling of earlmen, offer them gladly.	Now to thee, my prince, I proffer them all,
2149	éstum geýwan· gén is eall æt ðé	Und gerne gönnen: ganz allein an dir	Mein edler König! denn all' meine Liebe	graciously to offer; still is all in thee	to you as gifts. It is still upon your grace	2149	with gladness make ready ; moreover of thee are all	And still unto thee is all my affection:	gladly give them. Thy grace alone
2150	lissa gelong· ic lýt hafo	Liegt meine Wonne; denn wenig hab ich	Häuft sich auf dich, mein Hygelac, - wenig	dependent upon your favour; I have few	that all favour depends. I have few kinsmen	2150	my pleasures long: I have few	But few of my folk-kin find I surviving	can find me favor. Few indeed
2151	héafodmága nefne, Hygelác, ðec.'	Der Hauptverwandten, außer Hygelak dir!«	Besitze ich sonst von Sippen und Magen.'	near kinsmen except you Hygelac.'	who are close, my king, except for your kind self.”	2151	near,kinsmen, save thee, Hygelac. “	But thee, dear Higelac!“ Bade he in then to carry	have I of kinsmen, save, Hygelac, thee!”
2152	Hét ðá in beran eafor héafodsegn	Da ließ er hereintragen das Eberhauptzeichen,	Nun bracht' man ein Banner auf Beowulfs Wink,	Then he commanded to be brought in the boar-crested standard,	Then he ordered the boar-framed standard to be brought,	2152	Bade then in be borne the boar-head banner,	The boar-image, banner, battle-high helmet,	Then he bade them bear him the boar-head standard,
2153	heaðostéapne helm háre byrnan	Den heerfesten Helm mit Halsberg und Brünne	Einen hohen Helm, einen Harnisch aus Stahl	the battle-steep helm, hoar-silver byrnie,	the battle-topping helmet, the mail-shirt grey as hoar-frost	2153	the warlike towering helm, the [martial] byrnie,	Iron-gray armor, the excellent weapon,	the battle-helm high, and breastplate gray,
2154	gúðsweord geatolíc· gyd æfter wræc:	Und das gute Schwert; und so begann er zu sprechen:	Und ein herrliches Schwert; der Held aber sprach:	the beautiful war-sword; the tale thereafter uttered:	and the precious war-sword; and proceeded with his speech.	2154	the splendid battle-sword ; this speech afterward recited:	In song-measures said: „This suit-for-the-battle	the splendid sword; then spake in form:—
2155	'Mé ðis hildesceorp Hróðgár sealde	»Von Hrodgarn erhielt ich diese Heerrüstung;	'Dies Heergerät hat mir Hrodgar gegeben,	'To me this battle-equipment Hrothgar gave,	“When Hrothgar presented this war-gear to me	2155	“To me this war-gear Hrothgar gave ;	Hrothgar presented me, bade me expressly,	“Me this war-gear the wise old prince,
2156	snotra fengel· sume worde hét	Der erfahrne Fürst befahl mir dabei	Der fürstliche Greis, er befahl mir ausdrücklich,	the clever ruler; with some words he ordered,	he instructed me, my lord, to give you some account	2156	the sagacious prince some things by word commanded,	Wise-mooded atheling, thereafter to tell thee	Hrothgar, gave, and his best he added,
2157	þæt ic his aérest ðé ést gesægde·	Ueber ihren Ursprung dir Auskunft zu geben.	Daß ich dir zuerst seinen Dank ausrichte;	that I first you its legacy relate;	of why it signifies his special favour.	2157	that I to thee his errand again should say:	The whole of its history, said King Heregar owned it,	that its story be straightway said to thee.—
2158	cwæð þæt hyt hæfde Hiorogár cyning	Sie hatte zuvörderst Hrodgar der Fürst,	Den Harnisch habe Heorogar einst,	he said it owned King Heorogar,	He said it had belonged to his older brother,	2158	said that it had had king Hiorogar,	Dane-prince for long: yet he wished not to give then	A while it was held by Heorogar king,
2159	léod Scyldunga lange hwíle·	Der Schildinge Leiter, eine lange Frist;	Der Lenker der Scyldinge, lange besessen,	the leader of the Scyldings a long time;	King Heorogar, who had long kept it,	2159	the Scyldings' lord, for a long while:	The mail to his son, though dearly he loved him,	for long time lord of the land of Scyldings;
2160	nó ðý aér suna sínum syllan wolde	Doch seinem Sohne schenken mocht er nicht,	Doch woll' er ihn nicht seinem wackren Sohne,	no sooner for that to his son did he wish to give,	but that Heorogar had never bequeathed it	2160	yet not the sooner to his son would he give,	Hereward the hardy. Hold all in joyance!“	yet not to his son the sovran left it,
2161	hwatum Heorowearde þéah hé him hold waére	Dem harten Heoroweard, wie hold er ihm auch war,	Dem Heoroward, geben, so hold er ihm sei, -	to bold Heoroweard, though he was loyal to him,	to his son Heoroweard, that worthy scion, speach	2161	to the bold Heoroweard, though he to him was kind,	I heard that there followed hard on the jewels	to daring Heoroweard,—dear as he was to him,
2162	bréostgewaédu. Brúc ealles well.'	Die Brustbedeckung. Gebrauche du sie wohl!«	Gebrauche nun du Brünne und Waffen!'	the breast-armour. Use it all well.'	loyal as he was. Enjoy it well.”	2162	these breast-weeds: enjoy it all well!“	Two braces of stallions of striking resemblance,	his harness of battle.—Well hold thou it all!”
2163	Hýrde ic þæt þám frætwum féower méaras	Diesem Rüstschmuck ließ er der Rosse vier	Es folgten der Rüstung der Rosse vier,	I heard that with the treasure four mares	I heard four horses were handed over next.	2163	I heard that of these appointments four steeds,	Dappled and yellow; he granted him usance	And I heard that soon passed o’er the path of this treasure,
2164	lungre gelíce lást weardode	Auf dem Fuße folgen, völlig gleiche,	Ganz gleich einander, apfelgraue,	swift, all alike, followed behind,	Beowulf bestowed four bay steeds	2164	swift alike, follow'd the track,	Of horses and treasures. So a kinsman should bear him,	all apple-fallow, four good steeds,
2165	æppelfealuwe· hé him ést getéah	Apfelfahle; zu eigen gab er ihm	Und Pferde und Schätze empfing der König.	apple-yellow; he to him offered the gifts,	to go with the armour, swift gallopers,	2165	apple-fallow. He gave to him a present	No web of treachery weave for another,	each like the others; arms and horses
2166	méara ond máðma. Swá sceal maég dön:	Ross und Rüstung. So berathe man den Blutsfreund!	So sollten stets Gesippte handeln	horses and riches. So should a kinsman act:	all alike. So ought a kinsman act,	2166	of steeds and treasures. So should a kinsman do,	Nor by cunning craftiness cause the destruction	he gave to the king. So should kinsmen be,
2167	nealles inwitnet óðrum bregdon	Daß nicht Einer dem Andern mit Arglist nachstelle,	Und niemals tückisch sich Netze stellen	not at all malice-nets weave for others,	instead of plotting and planning in secret	2167	not a net of treachery for another braid	Of trusty companion. Most precious to Higelac,	not weave one another the net of wiles,
2168	dyrnum cræfte déað rénian	Mit finsterm Frevel den Fall bereite	Mit Trug und List und den Tod bereiten	with hidden arts contrive death	to bring people to grief, or conspiring to arrange	2168	with secret craft, death * *	The bold one in battle, was the bairn of his sister,	or with deep-hid treachery death contrive
2169	hondgesteallan. Hygeláce wæs	Dem Handgestallen! Dem Hygelak war,	Den Herdgenossen. Dem Hygelac war,	of hand-companions. To Hygelac was	the death of comrades. The warrior king	2169	for an associate. Was to Hygelac,	And each unto other mindful of favors.	for neighbor and comrade. His nephew was ever
2170	níða heardum nefa swýðe hold	Dem harten Heermann, gar hold der Neffe,	Dem tapfern Streiter, teuer der Neffe	in fierce strife his nephew very loyal,	was uncle to Beowulf and honoured by his nephew:	2170	the bold in conflicts, his nephew very affectionate,	I am told that to Hygd he proffered the necklace,	by hardy Hygelac held full dear,
2171	ond gehwæðer óðrum hróþra gemyndig·	Und Einer dem Andern der Ehren gedenk.	Und beflissen beid', zu erfreuen einander.	and each the other's benefit remembered;	each was concerned for the other’s good.	2171	and each to other mindful of benefits.	Wonder-gem rare that Wealhtheow gave him,	and each kept watch o’er the other’s weal.
2172	hýrde ic þæt hé ðone healsbéah Hygde gesealde	Von dem Halsring hört' ich, daß er der Hygd ihn schenkte,	Der Hygd, so hört' ich, den Halsring schenkt' er,	I heard that he the neck-ring gave to Hygd,	I heard he presented Hygd with a gorget,	2172	I heard that he the neck-ring to Hygd gave,	The troop-leader's daughter, a trio of horses	I heard, too, the necklace to Hygd he presented,
2173	wraétlicne wundurmáððum ðone þe him Wealhðéo geaf	Das werthe Kleinod, das ihm Wealchtheow gegeben,	Den wundervollen, den Wealhtheow ihm gab,	the exquisite marvel-jewel, which Wealhtheow gave him,	the priceless torque that the prince’s daughter,	2173	the curious, wondrous treasure, which to him Wealhtheow had given,	Slender and saddle-bright; soon did the jewel	wonder-wrought treasure, which Wealhtheow gave him,
2174	ðéodnes dohtor þrío wicg somod	Die hehre Herrin. Und drei Hengste fügt' er,	Die fürstliche Frau, und mit farbigen Sätteln	chieftain's daughter, three horses also	Wealhtheow, had given him; and three horses,	2174	a prince's daughter, together with three horses,	Embellish her bosom, when the beer-feast was over.	sovran’s daughter: three steeds he added,
2175	swancor ond sadolbeorht· hyre syððan wæs	Schwarz und sattelschön, dem Schmuck hinzu,	Drei schlanke Zelter; ihr schmückte seitdem	supple and bright with saddles; then was her,	supple creatures, brilliantly saddled.	2175	black and with saddles bright: was then,	So Ecgtheow's bairn brave did prove him,	slender and saddle-gay. Since such gift
2176	æfter béahðege bréost geweorðod.	Dem blinkenden Baug, der die Brust ihr zierte.	Der wertvolle Reif den weißen Busen.	after receiving the ring, breast adorned.	The bright necklace would be luminous on Hygd’s breast.	2176	after the presentation of rings, her breast honour'd.	War-famous man, by deeds that were valiant,	the gem gleamed bright on the breast of the queen.
2177	Swá bealdode bearn Ecgðéowes	So in Ehren blühte da der Geborne Ecgtheows,	So tat sich Ecgtheows Erbe hervor,	Thus he was bold, the son of Edgetheow,	Thus Beowulf bore himself with valour;	2177	Thus flourish'd Ecgtheow's son,	He lived in honor, belovèd companions	Thus showed his strain the son of Ecgtheow
2178	guma gúðum cúð gódum daédum·	Der kampfberühmte Mann durch mildes Geben.	Der wackere Held, durch würdige Taten;	man famed in war, for good deeds;	he was formidable in battle yet behaved with honour	2178	the man known in wars, for good deeds ;	Slew not carousing; his mood was not cruel,	as a man remarked for mighty deeds
2179	dréah æfter dóme· nealles druncne slóg	All sein Thun war besonnen; nie schlug er trunken	Ehrenvoll lebt' er, übte nicht Totschlag	he led his life for glory, never, having drunk, slew	and took no advantage; never cut down	2179	he acted after judgment ; nor struck he the drunken	But by hand-strength hugest of heroes then living	and acts of honor. At ale he slew not
2180	heorðgenéatas· næs him hréoh sefa	Die Heerdgenoßen; nicht herb war sein Sinn,	An Metgenossen, denn mild war sein Sinn,	his hearth-companions; a troubled heart was not in him,	a comrade who was drunk, kept his temper	2180	enjoyers of his hearth ; his was no rugged soul,	The brave one retained the bountiful gift that	comrade or kin; nor cruel his mood,
2181	ac hé mancynnes maéste cræfte	Ob die meiste Kraft auch unter allem Männervolk	Obgleich die erstaunliche Stärke ihm blieb,	but he mankind's greatest strength,	and, warrior that he was, watched and controlled	2181	but he of mankind the greatest strength,	The Lord had allowed him. Long was he wretched,	though of sons of earth his strength was greatest,
2182	ginfæstan gife þé him god sealde	Als vollgültige Gabe Gott ihm geschenkt,	Die große Gabe, die Gott ihm schenkte,	--that ample gift, which God gave him--	his God-sent strength and his outstanding	2182	the ample gift, that God had given him,	So that sons of the Geatmen accounted him worthless,	a glorious gift that God had sent
2183	héold hildedéor. Héan wæs lange	Dem schnellen Kämpen. Verschmäht war er lange,	Dem edlen Recken. Verächtlich lange	he held, battle-daring. Long had he been abject	natural powers. He had been poorly regarded	2183	possess'd, the beast of war. Long was the shame,	And the lord of the liegemen loth was to do him	the splendid leader. Long was he spurned,
2184	swá hyne Géata bearn gódne ne tealdon	Daß ihn der Geaten Söhne nicht gelten ließen,	Erschien er den Gauten, ein schwächlicher Junge,	so the sons of the Geats did not reckon him good,	for a long time, was taken by the Geats	2184	when him the sons of the Goths not good accounted,	Mickle of honor, when mead-cups were passing;	and worthless by Geatish warriors held;
2185	né hyne on medobence micles wyrðne	Noch auf der Methbank der Männer König	Und wenig Ehre erwies ihm drum	nor to him on the mead-bench much honour	for less than he was worth: and their lord too	2185	nor him on the mead-bench ofmuch worthy	They fully believed him idle and sluggish,	him at mead the master-of-clans
2186	drihten wereda gedón wolde·	Ihn ehren wollte den Andern gleich.	Auf der Bierbank einst der Gebieter des Volkes;	the commander of the troops would grant;	had never much esteemed him in the mead-hall.	2186	the Lord of hosts would make ;	An indolent atheling: to the honor-blest man there	failed full oft to favor at all.
2187	swýðe sægdon þæt hé sléac waére	Sie ziehen ihn wohl, daß er verzagt wäre,	Als träge galt er den tapferen Kriegern,	they especially said, that he was slack,	They firmly believed that he lacked force,	2187	very [oft they said] that he was slack,	Came requital for the cuts he had suffered.	Slack and shiftless the strong men deemed him,
2188	æðeling unfrom· edwenden cwóm	Ein unwerther Edling. Abbitte geschah	Als seltsamer Tölpel, doch Sühne ward ihm,	no bold noble; a turn-around came	that the prince was a weakling; but presently	2188	a sluggish prince: a reverse came	The folk-troop's defender bade fetch to the building	profitless prince; but payment came,
2189	tíréadigum menn torna gehwylces.	Dem Ruhmreichen des Geredes nun all.	Dem Hochberühmten, für Harm und Schmach.	to the glory-blessed man for each of these miseries.	every affront to his deserving was reversed.	2189	to the glorious man of every grievance.	The heirloom of Hrethel, embellished with gold,	to the warrior honored, for all his woes.—
2190	Hét ðá eorla hléo in gefetian,	Da hieß der Helden Schirm in die Halle bringen,	Zu holen befahl nun der Heldenkönig,	Then the protector of heroes ordered to be fetched in,	The battle-famed king, bulwark of his earls,	2190	Bade then the protector of warriors fetch in,	So the brave one enjoined it; there was jewel no richer	Then the bulwark-of-earls bade bring within,
2191	heaðoróf cyning, Hréðles láfe	Der hochberühmte Herscher, Hredels Erbe,	Der Hort des Adels, Hredels Erbstück,	the war-noble king, Hrethel's heirloom,	ordered a gold-chased heirloom of Hrethel’s	2191	the war-fam'd king, Hrethel's relic,	In the form of a weapon 'mong Geats of that era;	hardy chieftain, Hrethel’s heirloom
2192	golde gegyrede· næs mid Géatum ðá	Das goldgeschmückte; bei den Geaten war	Das goldgezierte, im Gau der Gauten	fitted out in gold; there was not among the Geats then	to be brought in; it was the best example	2192	with gold adorn'd ; there was then not among the Goths	In Beowulf's keeping he placed it and gave him	garnished with gold: no Geat e’er knew
2193	sincmáðþum sélra on sweordes hád·	Kein Schatzkleinod schöner in Schwertgestalt.	Das schönste Kleinod in Schwertgestalt.	a better precious treasure in the manner of a sword;	of a gem-studded sword in the Geat treasury.	2193	a better treasure of a sword's kind ;	Seven of thousands, manor and lordship.	in shape of a sword a statelier prize.
2194	þæt hé on Bíowulfes bearm álegde	Das band er an den Busen dem Beowulf	Dies legte der Biedre in Beowulfs Schoß	that he in Beowulf's lap layed,	This he laid on Beowulf’s lap	2194	which he on Beowulf's bosom laid,	Common to both was land 'mong the people,	The brand he laid in Beowulf’s lap;
2195	ond him gesealde seofan þúsendo,	Und schenkte dem Sieger noch siebentausend	Und setzt' ihm zum Herrn über siebzig Hunderte	and gave him seven thousand hides of land,	and then rewarded him with land as well,	2195	and to him gave seven thousand,	Estate and inherited rights and possessions,	and of hides assigned him seven thousand,
2196	bold ond bregostól. Him wæs bám samod	Mit Burg und Gebieterstuhl. Ihnen beiden war	Mit Haus und Hochsitz. Auf Herrschaft im Lande	residence and ruler's seat. Theirs was both together	seven thousand hides, and a hall and a throne.	2196	a habitation and a princely seat. To them both together was	To the second one specially spacious dominions,	with house and high-seat. They held in common
2197	on ðám léodscipe lond gecynde	Das Land gemeinsam und die Leute dazu;	Hatten Anspruch beide und altes Recht,	in that nation inherited land,	Both owned land by birth in that country,	2197	in the community the land natural,	To the one who was better. It afterward happened	land alike by their line of birth,
2198	eard éðelriht, óðrum swíðor	Aber der Eine war näher zu dem adeligen Stammgut,	Doch der eine mehr, der der edlere war	earth by ancestral privelege, to the second more	ancestral grounds; but the greater right	2198	the patrimonial right in the one stronger,	In days that followed, befell the battle-thanes,	inheritance, home: but higher the king
2199	síde ríce þám ðaér sélra wæs.	Und darum würdiger des weiten Reiches.	Der Erbfolge nach, der erste im Reiche.	of that broad kingdom to him who was higher.	and sway were inherited by the higher born.	2199	the ample realm his, who there was the better.	After Higelac's death, and when Heardred was murdered	because of his rule o’er the realm itself.
2200	Eft þæt geíode ufaran dógrum	Es fügte sich nun in folgenden Tagen,	Das Leid betraf im Lauf der Jahre	After that it came to pass in later days	A lot was to happen in later days	2200	Afterwards that pass'd away, in later days,	With weapons of warfare 'neath well-covered targets,	Now further it fell with the flight of years,
2201	hildehlæmmum· syððan Hygelác læg	Daß im Heergetümmel Hygelak sank,	Die Helden der Gauten, daß Hygelac umkam	in battle-clashes, when Hygelac lay dead,	in the fury of battle. Hygelac fell	2201	in war's tumults, when Hygelac had fall'n,	When valiant battlemen in victor-band sought him,	with harryings horrid, that Hygelac perished,
2202	ond Heardréde hildeméceas	Und die scharfen Schwerter seinem Sohne Heardred	Und Heardred auch, vom Hiebe des Feindes	and for Heardred battle-maiches,	and the shelter of Heardred’s shield proved useless	2202	and to Heardred battle - falchions,	War-Scylfing heroes harassed the nephew	and Heardred, too, by hewing of swords
2203	under bordhréoðan tó bonan wurdon	Unterm Lindenrand das Leben razbten.	Unterm Schild getroffen, den Schwerttod starb	under the cover of his shield, became the instruments of his death,	against the fierce aggression of the Shylfings:	2203	under the shield, became the bane,	Of Hereric in battle. To Beowulf's keeping	under the shield-wall slaughtered lay,
2204	ðá hyne gesóhtan on sigeþéode	Mit siegreichen Scharen suchten ihn heim	In der heißen Schlacht, wo der Scylfinge (Schweden) Heerbann	when they sought him out in the victory-tribe,	ruthless swordsmen, seasoned campaigners,	2204	when him sought among the victor-people,	Turned there in time extensive dominions:	when him at the van of his victor-folk
2205	hearde hildefrecan Heaðo-Scilfingas·	Die herben heerkühnen Headoschilfinge	Ihn selbst und sein Volk, das sieggewohnte,	the fierce battle-ready warriors, the Battle-Scilfings,	they came against him and his conquering nation,	2205	bold-daring warriors, the martial Scylfings	He fittingly ruled them a fifty of winters	sought hardy heroes, Heatho-Scilfings,
2206	níða genaégdan nefan Hereríces·	Und würgten nieder den Neffen Hererichs.	Heftig bedrängte, Hererics Neffen.	with enmity they attacked the nephew of Hereric;	and with cruel force cut him down	2206	quell'd in wars Hereric's nephew.	(He a man-ruler wise was, manor-ward old) till	in arms o’erwhelming Hereric’s nephew.
2207	syððan Béowulfe braéde ríce	Da ward dem Beowulf das breite Reich	So fiel Beowulf zu die Bürde des Herrschers	thereupon to Beowulf the broad kingdom	so that afterwards the wide kingdom	2207	Afterwards of Beowulf the broad realm	A certain one 'gan, on gloom-darkening nights, a	Then Beowulf came as king this broad
2208	on hand gehwearf· hé gehéold tela	Zu Händen gegeben: er hielt es wohl	Und er waltete glücklich im weiten Reiche	passed into his hands; he ruled well	reverted to Beowulf. He ruled it well	2208	into the hand devolv'd: he held it well	Dragon, to govern, who guarded a treasure,	realm to wield; and he ruled it well
2209	fiftig wintra --wæs ðá fród cyning	Funfzig Winter. Er war ein weiser König,	Fünfzig Winter - der Fürst war weise,	for fifty winters --then he was a wise king,	for fifty winters, grew old and wise	2209	fifty winters ; that was a wise king,	A high-rising stone-cliff, on heath that was grayish:	fifty winters, a wise old prince,
2210	eald éþelweard-- oð ðæt ón ongan	Ein alter Erbwart, als Einer begann	Der bejahrte König! Doch jetzt begann	an old warden of the fatherland-- until one began	as warden of the land until one began	2210	an old land-guardian, until one began,	A path 'neath it lay, unknown unto mortals.	warding his land, until One began
2211	deorcum nihtum draca rícsian	Als Drache zu toben in düstern Nächten,	In dunklen Nächten ein Drache zu wüten,	in the dark nights, a dragon to rule,	to dominate the dark, a dragon on the prowl	2211	in the dark nights, a dragon, to hold sway,	Some one of earthmen entered the mountain,	in the dark of night, a Dragon, to rage.
2212	sé ðe on héaum hofe hord beweotode	Welcher des Hortes Haufen bewachte	Der in hohlem Fels einen Hort bewachte	he who in a high house watched over a hoard,	from the steep vaults of a stone-roofed barrow	2212	which in a heap his hoard watch'd over ;	The heathenish hoard laid hold of with ardor;	In the grave on the hill a hoard it guarded,
2213	stánbeorh stéarcne· stíg under læg		Auf steiler Klippe. Ein Steig lief drunter,	a stark stone barrow; the path below lay	where he guarded a hoard; there was a hidden passage,	2213	a steep stone -mount the path lay beneath,		in the stone-barrow steep. A strait path reached it,
2214	eldum uncúð. Þaér on innan gíong		Unbekannt allen; doch einst gelangte	unknown to men. There went inside	unknown to men, but someone managed	2214	to men unknown. There within went		unknown to mortals. Some man, however,
2215	niða náthwylc ond néah geféng		Durch Zufall ein Mensch zu der Zinne des Berges,	a man, I know not which, and he groped near	to enter by it and interfere	2215	of men I know not who * * *		came by chance that cave within
2216	haéðnum horde· hond gewríþenne		Zu dem heidnischen Horte; ein herrliches Kleinod	the heathen hoard, his hands wrapped round	with the heathen trove. He had handled and removed	2216	to the heathen hoard * * * *		to the heathen hoard. In hand he took
2217	since fáhne hé þæt syððan beget		Raubte er dort - das gereute ihn später -,	an ornamented bauble, he got that afterwards;	a gem-studded goblet; it gained him nothing,	2217	* * he that after * * *		a golden goblet, nor gave he it back,
2218	þéah ðe hé slaépende besyred hæfde		Im Schlaf bestehlend des Schatzes Hüter	though he who sleeping had been tricked	though with a thief’s wiles he had outwitted	2218	sleeping by the fire, the guardian of crimes		stole with it away, while the watcher slept,
2219	þéofes cræfte· þæt síe ðíod onfand		Mit diebischer List; des Drachen Zorn	by thief's cunning; the people discovered that,	the sleeping dragon; that drove him into rage,	2219	by a thief's craft, that * * * * *		by thievish wiles: for the warden’s wrath
2220	búfolc beorna þæt hé gebolgen wæs.		Mußte dann Fürst und Volk entgelten.	the neighbouring folk of men, that he was enraged.	as the people of that country would soon discover.	2220	that he was angry.		prince and people must pay betimes!

31. Drachenkampf (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2221	Nealles næs geweoldum wyrmhordan cræft		Nicht aus eignem Antrieb war eingedrungen,	He was not at all in control of the skill of the worm-hoard,	The intruder who broached the dragon’s treasure	2221	Not spontaneously, the worm-hoards ' craft,	* * * * * * *	That way he went with no will of his own,
2222	sylfes willum sé ðe him sáre gesceód		Sich selber zum Schaden, zum Schatze des Wurmes	of his own desire, he who sorely injured him,	and moved him to wrath had never meant to.	2222	of his own will, he who	He sought of himself who sorely did harm him,	in danger of life, to the dragon’s hoard,
2223	ac for þréanédlan þéof náthwylces	Im starren Steinberg. Ein Steig lief einwärts	Ein verwegener Fant, noch aus freiem Willen;	because of dire-distress a thief of I know not which	It was desperation on the part of a slave	2223	but from dire need ** I know not of what,	But, for need very pressing, the servant of one of	but for pressure of peril, some prince’s thane.
2224	hæleða bearna heteswengeas fléoh	Allen unkund. Dahinein gieng ein Mann,	Verfolgt und gehetzt barg ein flüchtiger Sklave,	sons of men fled hostile blows,	fleeing the heavy hand of some master,	2224	sons of men, hateful strokes	The sons of the heroes hate-blows evaded,	He fled in fear the fatal scourge,
2225	ærnesþearfe ond ðaér inne weall	Ich weiß nicht welcher.	Der ein böses Verbrechen büßen sollte,	in need of a hall and there within raged,	guilt-ridden and on the run,	2225	***	Seeking for shelter and the sin-driven warrior	seeking shelter, a sinful man,
2226	secg synbysig sóna onwacade·	Nicht freiwillig sucht' er die Fülle des Wurmhorts,	Sich im Innern der Höhle, Obdach suchend.	a man haunted by guilt, immediately watched over;	going to ground. But he soon began	2226	forthwith look'd in	Took refuge within there. He early looked in it,	and entered in. At the awful sight
2227	þæt géan ðám gyste gryrebróga stód·	Nach eigenem Antrieb, der ihm übel bekam:	Wohl schwankt er beim Anblick des schlafenden Untiers,	then against the stranger stood horror and terror;	to shake with terror;………in shock	2227	***	* * * * * * *	tottered that guest, and terror seized him;
2228	hwæðre fyrensceapen	Er floh genöthigt, ich erfuhr nicht vor welchem	Von Furcht gepackt, doch faßt er sich wieder,	nevertheless upon the wicked one	the wretch….….….……….….….….	2228	***	* * * * * * *	yet the wretched fugitive rallied anon
2229	####	Der Heldensöhne, der ihm Haß erbot.	Der elende Bursch, den die Armut drückte,		….….….……….….….…. panicked and ran	2229	***	* * * * * * when the onset surprised him,	from fright and fear ere he fled away,
2230	se faér begeat·	Deren war da viel	Und er raubte ein Stück von dem reichen Horte.	poured peril.	away with the precious….………	2230	***	He a gem-vessel saw there: many of suchlike	and took the cup from that treasure-hoard.
2231	sincfæt sóhte· þaér wæs swylcra fela	In der Erdhöhle, der alten Schätze,	Denn unendlich viel von edlem Metall	He sought treasure-gold, there was many such,	metalwork. There were many other	2231	There of such were many,	Ancient ornaments in the earth-cave were lying,	Of such besides there was store enough,
2232	in ðám eorðsele aérgestréona	Die vor manchen Jahren der Männer Einer	War unter der Erde hier aufgespeichert,	in that earth-hall, ancient treasures,	heirlooms heaped inside the earth-house,	2232	in that earth - cave, ancient treasures,	As in days of yore some one of men of	heirlooms old, the earth below,
2233	swá hý on géardagum gumena náthwylc	Als altes Erbe eines edeln Geschlechts	Einer alten Sippe gesamte Erbschaft,	as they in former days some man,	because long ago, with deliberate care,	2233	as he in days of yore, what man I know not,	Illustrious lineage, as a legacy monstrous,	which some earl forgotten, in ancient years,
2234	eormenláfe æþelan cynnes	In bangen Gedanken da verborgen hatte,	Die in grauer Vorzeit mit gutem Bedacht	this great legacy of a noble kind,	somebody now forgotten	2234	the great legacy of a noble race,	There had secreted them, careful and thoughtful,	left the last of his lofty race,
2235	þanchycgende þaér gehýdde	Die theuern Kleinode. Der Tod nahm ihm Alle	Der Nachkommen einer dort niedergelegt,	full of thought, had hid there	had buried the riches of a high-born race	2235	thoughtful, there had hidden,	Dear-valued jewels. Death had offsnatched them,	heedfully there had hidden away,
2236	déore máðmas· ealle híe déað fornam	In alten Tagen und Er, der letzte,	Die teuren Kleinode. Tot bereits waren	these dear treasures; all of them Death took	in this ancient cache. Death had come	2236	precious treasures. Death had taken them all,	In the days of the past, and the one man moreover	dearest treasure. For death of yore
2237	aérran maélum ond sí án ðá gén	Der am längsten lebte des erlauchten Geschlechts,	Die Ahnen alle, der eine nur	in earlier times, and then were yet one	and taken them all in times gone by	2237	in former times, and the one at length	Of the flower of the folk who fared there the longest,	had hurried all hence; and he alone
2238	léoda duguðe sé ðaér lengest hwearf	Beweinte die Freunde. Zu fristen wünscht' ers,	War am Leben noch, der letzte des Stammes,	of the old warriors of that people, the one who moved about there longest,	and the only one left to tell their tale,	2238	of peoples' nobles, who there longest wander'd,	Was fain to defer it, friend-mourning warder,	left to live, the last of the clan,
2239	weard winegeómor wénde þæs yldan·	Daß er eine kurze Zeit noch die Kleinode	Der die Freunde beklagend noch kurze Frist	the friend-grieving warden, he hoped to delay that much,	the last of their line, could look forward to nothing	2239	was a sad man ; he wish'd for a delay,	A little longer to be left in enjoyment	weeping his friends, yet wished to bide
2240	þæt hé lýtel fæc longgestréona	Gebrauchen dürfte. Den Berg dazu bereit	Den Nachlaß selbst zu genießen hoffte,	so that he for a little while the long-kept treasure	but the same fate for himself: he foresaw that his joy	2240	that he a little space longer the treasures	Of long-lasting treasure. A barrow all-ready	warding the treasure, his one delight,
2241	brúcan móste. Beorh eallgearo	Fand er auf den Fluren, den Flutwellen nah,	Die gesammelten Schätze. Dem Seestrande nah	would be able to enjoy. The barrow all-ready	in the treasure would be brief. A newly constructed	2241	might enjoy. The mound all ready	Stood on the plain the stream-currents nigh to,	though brief his respite. The barrow, new-ready,
2242	wunode on wonge wæterýðum néah	Kräftig gestützt auf Klippengestein.	Lag jüngst vollendet auf jäher Klippe,	occupied the plain near the water-waves,	barrow stood waiting, on a wide headland	2242	stood on the plain, near to the water- waves,	New by the ness-edge, unnethe of approaching:	to strand and sea-waves stood anear,
2243	níwe be næsse nearocræftum fæst·	Da trug hinunter die Edlingsschätze	Ersteigbar nur auf dem versteckten Pfade,	new on the headland, made secure by difficult-craft;	close to the waves, its entryway secured.	2243	down by the headland, fast by arts stringent:	The keeper of rings carried within a	hard by the headland, hidden and closed;
2244	þaér on innan bær eorlgestréona	Des Hortes Hüter in schweren Haufen	Das Grabgewölbe: sein Gold verbarg	there inside bore of the treasure of earls	Into it the keeper of the hoard had carried	2244	there within bore the earl his treasures,	Ponderous deal of the treasure of nobles,	there laid within it his lordly heirlooms
2245	hringa hyrde handwyrðne daél	Des gelben Goldes und begann zu sprechen:	Der Eigner darin, den ererbten Reichtum,	a hoard of rings a hand-fashioned share	all the goods and golden ware	2245	the guardian of rings, the heap-found portion	Of gold that was beaten, briefly he spake then:	and heapéd hoard of heavy gold
2246	faéttan goldes· féa worda cwæð:	»Halte nun, Erde, da es die Helden nicht dürfen,	Der Ringe Hüter, und redete also:	of plated gold; some words he spoke:	worth preserving. His words were few:	2246	of rich gold ; a few words said:	„Hold thou, O Earth, now heroes no more may,	that warden of rings. Few words he spake:—
2247	'Heald þú nú, hrúse, nú hæleð ne móstan	Der Edlinge Eigenthum: habens einst auf dir	'Da den Helden nicht mehr die Habe vergönnt ist,	'Now hold you, Earth, now the heroes cannot	“Now, earth, hold what earls once held	2247	“Hold thou now, earth! (now men must not)	The earnings of earlmen. Lo! erst in thy bosom	“Now hold thou, earth, since heroes may not,
2248	eorla aéhte. Hwæt, hyt aér on ðé	Doch die Werthen gewonnen! Waffentod nahm,	So wahre du, Erde! der Edlen Besitztum.	earls' possessions. Listen, it formerly from you	and heroes can no more; it was mined from you first	2248	the possession of nobles ; where it erst on thee	Worthy men won them; war-death hath ravished,	what earls have owned! Lo, erst from thee
2249	góde begéaton· gúðdéað fornam	Grimmer Geerkampf hin die Guten alle.	Sie erwarben auf dir die gewaltigen Schätze,	was obtained by good men; war-death has taken away,	by honourable men. My own people	2249	good men acquir'd ; war- death has taken,	Perilous life-bale, all my warriors,	brave men brought it! But battle-death seized
2250	feorhbeale frécne fyrena gehwylcne	Das Leben ließen meine lieben Sippen,	Nun raffte der Schlachttod die Recken dahin,	terrible murder of life, of crimes each one,	have been ruined in war; one by one	2250	a cruel life -bale, every man	Liegemen belovèd, who this life have forsaken,	and cruel killing my clansmen all,
2251	léoda mínra þá mé ðe þis ofgeaf:	Sie sahen des himmlischen Saales Lust.	Die Lieben all', die dem Leben entrückt sind,	my belovèd people, they gave this up to me:	they went down to death, looked their last	2251	ofmy people ; of those who this life resign'd:	Who hall-pleasures saw. No sword-bearer have I,	robbed them of life and a liegeman’s joys.
2252	gesáwon seledréam· hé náh hwá sweord wege	Wer schwänge nun das Schwert, die Schale wer leerte sie,	Dem irdischen Glück. Nicht einer blieb da,	they had seen joy in the hall; he I have not, who might wield sword	on sweet life in the hall. I am left with nobody	2252	they had seen joy of hall * brandishing of swords,	And no one to burnish the gold-plated vessel,	None have I left to lift the sword,
2253	oððe fægrie faéted waége	Das theure Trinkgefäß? Die Tapfern sind kraftsiech!	Zu führen das Schwert, zu fegen den Krug,	or make beautiful this gilded flagon,	to bear a sword or burnish plated goblets,	2253	or ** the rich cup,	The high-valued beaker: my heroes are vanished.	or to cleanse the carven cup of price,
2254	dryncfæt déore· duguð ellor séoc·	Diesem harten Helme, dem hellvergoldeten,	Den herrlichen Becher, - dahin sind die Tapfern!	this precious drinking vessel; the veteran warriors are ill elsewhere;	put a sheen on the cup. The companies have departed.	2254	the precious drink- vessel, nobles valour sick:	The hardy helmet behung with gilding	beaker bright. My brave are gone.
2255	sceal se hearda helm hyrstedgolde	Entsinke der Schmuck: sie schlafen todwund,	Am guten Helm wird der Glanz erblinden	must the stern helmet adorned with gold	The hard helmet, hasped with gold,	2255	the hard helm shall, adorn'd with gold,	Shall be reaved of its riches: the ring-cleansers slumber	And the helmet hard, all haughty with gold,
2256	faétum befeallen· feormynd swefað	Die in diesen Halsberg sich hüllen sollten:	Des klaren Goldes, - die Krieger schlafen,	stripped of its ornaments; the burnishers slumbers,	will be stripped of its hoops; and the helmet-shiner	2256	from the fated fall ; mortally wounded sleep	Who were charged to have ready visors-for-battle,	shall part from its plating. Polishers sleep
2257	þá ðe beadogríman býwan sceoldon·	So mag auch das Kriegskleid, das im Kampf ertrug	Die den Sturmhut sorgsam zu säubern verstanden;	they who war-masks ought to brighten;	who should polish the metal of the war-mask sleeps;	2257	those who war to rage by trumpet should announce,	And the burnie that bided in battle-encounter	who could brighten and burnish the battle-mask;
2258	gé swylce séo herepád sío æt hilde gebád	Der Schwerter Biß nach dem Bruch des Schildes,	Auch das Heergewand, das dem Hiebe trotzte	also so the army's coats of mail, which in battle endured	the coat of mail that came through all fights,	2258	in like manner the war- shirt, which in battle stood,	O'er breaking of war-shields the bite of the edges	and those weeds of war that were wont to brave
2259	ofer borda gebræc bite írena	Mit dem Recken rasten. Der Ringbrünne kann	Im Schildgekrach, dem scharfen Eisen,	over the shattering of shield-boards the bite of iron,	through shield-collapse and cut of sword,	2259	over the crash of shields, the bite of swords,	Moulds with the hero. The ring-twisted armor,	over bicker of shields the bite of steel
2260	brosnað æfter beorne· ne mæg byrnan hring	Nach der Weigande Fall nicht weit mehr fahren	Wird Staub wie sein Träger. Zum Streit wird niemals,	decay along with the men; byrnie's ring may not	decays with the warrior. Nor may webbed mail	2260	shall moulder after the warrior the byrnie's ring may not	Its lord being lifeless, no longer may journey	rust with their bearer. The ringéd mail
2261	æfter wígfruman wíde féran	Den Helden zu Hülfe. Der Harfe Wonne schweigt	Niemals wieder das Netz des Panzers	with war-fighter fare widely,	range far and wide on the warlord’s back	2261	after the martial leader go far	Hanging by heroes; harp-joy is vanished,	fares not far with famous chieftain,
2262	hæleðum be healfe· næs hearpan wyn	Und des Sängers Sang; nicht schwingt sich der gute	Die Helden geleiten; die Harfe verstummte,	alongside heroes; there was not harp's joy,	beside his mustered troops. No trembling harp,	2262	on the side of heroes ; there is no joy of harp,	The rapture of glee-wood, no excellent falcon	at side of hero! No harp’s delight,
2263	gomen gléobéames né gód hafoc	Habicht um die Halle, das hurtige Ross stampft	Der Schall der Saiten, nicht schwingt der Habicht	delight of glee-wood, nor good hawk	no tuned timber, no tumbling hawk	2263	no glee-wood's mirth, no good hawk	Swoops through the building, no swift-footed charger	no glee-wood’s gladness! No good hawk now
2264	geond sæl swingeð né se swifta mearh	Den Burghof nicht mehr. Ein böser Tod hat	Den Fittich im Saal und der feurige Renner	soaring through the hall, nor swift horse	swerving through the hall, no swift horse	2264	swings through the hall, nor the swift steed	Grindeth the gravel. A grievous destruction	flies through the hall! Nor horses fleet
2265	burhstede béateð· bealocwealm hafað	Der Befreundeten viel uns früh geraubt!«	Stampft nicht im Burghof, - es starben im Kampfe	trampling the courtyard; baleful death has	pawing the courtyard. Pillage and slaughter	2265	tramps the city-place, baleful death has	No few of the world-folk widely hath scattered!“	stamp in the burgstead! Battle and death
2266	fela feorhcynna forð onsended.'	So jammermüthig ergieng sich in Klagen	Allzu viele des edlen Stammes.'	many of my living kin sent forth.'	have emptied the earth of entire peoples.”	2266	many living kinds sent [forth]. “	So, woful of spirit one after all	the flower of my race have reft away.”
2267	Swá giómormód giohðo maénde	Der Eine nach Allen. Unfroh verbracht er	So gab er klagend dem Kummer Ausdruck,	Thus sad at heart in grief he bemoaned	And so he mourned as he moved about the world,	2267	So, sad of mood, his afflictions bewail'd	Lamented mournfully, moaning in sadness	Mournful of mood, thus he moaned his woe,
2268	án æfter eallum· unbliðe hwearf	Tag und Nacht, bis des Todes Hand	Der vereinsamte Mann, voll Unmut jammernd	one after all, unhappily passed	deserted and alone, lamenting his unhappiness	2268	one after all, unblithe * *	By day and by night, till death with its billows	alone, for them all, and unblithe wept
2269	dæges ond nihtes oð ðæt déaðes wylm	Das Herz ihm rührte.	Tag und Nacht, bis der Tod vernichtend	days and nights, until the flood of Death	day and night, until death’s flood	2269	by day and night, until death's hand	Dashed on his spirit. Then the ancient dusk-scather	by day and by night, till death’s fell wave
2270	hrán æt heortan. Hordwynne fond	Die Hortwonne fand dann	Ins Herz ihn traf. - Des Hortes Fülle	reached to his heart. Hoard-joy he found,	brimmed up in his heart. Then an old harrower of the dark	2270	touch'd him at heart. The hoard-delight found	Found the great treasure standing all open,	o’erwhelmed his heart. His hoard-of-bliss
2271	eald úhtsceaða opene standan	Der alte Uchträuber offen stehen,	Fand unverschlossen der alte Schäd'ger,	the old twilight-scather, standing open,	happened to find the hoard open,	2271	the old twilight scather standing open,	He who flaming and fiery flies to the barrows,	that old ill-doer open found,
2272	sé ðe byrnende biorgas séceð	Er der da brennend die Berge heimsucht,	Der glühende Hügel gerne heimsucht	he who, burning, seeks barrows,	the burning one who hunts out barrows,	2272	who burning seeks out mounts ;	Naked war-dragon, nightly escapeth	who, blazing at twilight the barrows haunteth,
2273	nacod níðdraca· nihtes fléogeð	Der nackte Neiddrache, der in Nächten umfliegt	Und nachts umherfliegt, der nackte Drache,	the naked malevolent dragon; he flies by night,	the slick-skinned dragon, threatening the night sky	2273	the naked, spiteful dragon flies by night	Encompassed with fire; men under heaven	naked foe-dragon flying by night
2274	fýre befangen· hyne foldbúend	Von Feuer umfangen.	Von Feuer umloht, so daß Furcht und Schrecken	encircled in fire; him earth-dwellers	with streamers of fire. People on the farms	2274	in fire envelop'd ; him the land- dwellers	Widely beheld him. 'Tis said that he looks for	folded in fire: the folk of earth
2275	::::::::::::nan. Hé gesécean sceall	Dreihundert Winter hatte so der Wütherich	Die Bauern ergreift. Den Boden durchwühlt er	He has to seek	are in dread of him. He is driven to hunt out	2275	***	The hoard in the earth, where old he is guarding	dread him sore. ’Tis his doom to seek
2276	hearm on hrúsan þaér hé haéðen gold	Das Horthaus inne in des Hügels Grund,	Nach heidnischem Gold, der Hochbejahrte,	harm in the ground, where he heathen gold	hoards under ground, to guard heathen gold	2276	where he heathen gold	The heathenish treasure; he'll be nowise the better.	hoard in the graves, and heathen gold
2277	warað wintrum fród· ne byð him wihte ðý sél.	Allen überstark, bis einst ihm ergrimmte	Und bewacht es neidisch, so wenig ihm's nützt.	guards, wise in winters; he is not a bit better for that.	through age-long vigils, though to little avail.	2277	defends, with winters wise ; he has not aught	So three-hundred winters the waster of peoples	to watch, many- wintered: nor wins he thereby!
2278	Swá se ðéodsceaða þréo hund wintra	Jener Mann das Gemüth. Dem Mächtigern trug der	So hielt der Drache dreimal hundert	So the people-scather three hundred winters	For three centuries, this scourge of the people	2278	So the great scather three hundred winters	Held upon earth that excellent hoard-hall,	Powerful this plague-of-the-people thus
2279	héold on hrúsan hordærna sum	Die gediegne Schale und ersucht' um Frieden	Winter den Hort in der Höhle verwahrt,	ruled in the earth of one of the hoard-halls,	had stood guard on that stoutly protected	2279	held in the earth a hoard -house	Till the forementioned earlman angered him bitterly:	held the house of the hoard in earth
2280	éacencræftig oð ðæt hyne án ábealch	Den abholden Herrn. Da ward der Hort bestohlen,	Dem gewaltigen Schatzhaus, bis wilden Zorn	vastly powerful, until one angered him,	underground treasury, until the intruder	2280	exceeding strong, until him enraged one	The beat-plated beaker he bare to his chieftain	three hundred winters; till One aroused
2281	mon on móde: mandryhtne bær	Mancher Ring geraubt und Ruhe gewährt	Ihm erregte der Mann, der den Metkrug raubte,	a man in pride: he bore to his liege-lord	unleashed its fury; he hurried to his lord	2281	man in mood: to his liege lord he bore	And fullest remission for all his remissness	wrath in his breast, to the ruler bearing
2282	faéted waége· frioðowaére bæd	Dem friedlosen Manne. Der Fürst erschaute	Den kostbaren Kelch, zu erkaufen den Frieden,	the gold-adorned cup, begged peace-truce	with the gold-plated cup and made his plea	2282	a rich cup, pray'd a covenant of security	Begged of his liegelord. Then the hoard was discovered,	that costly cup, and the king implored
2283	hláford sínne· ðá wæs hord rásod,	So altes Menschenwerk zum ersten Male.	Die Gnade des Brotherrn. Das Grab war entdeckt,	from his lord; then was the hoard ransacked,	to be reinstated. Then the vault was rifled,	2283	of his lord. Then was the hoard explor'd,	The treasure was taken, his petition was granted	for bond of peace. So the barrow was plundered,
2284	onboren béaga hord, béne getíðad	Als der Wurm erwachte, seine Wuth brach aus:	Der Hort geschwächt, doch erhört auch das Flehen	rings' hoard borne off, a boon was granted	the ring-hoard robbed, and the wretched man	2284	the hoard of rings borne off, the prayer granted	The lorn-mooded liegeman. His lord regarded	borne off was booty. His boon was granted
2285	féasceaftum men· fréa scéawode	Er beroch den Stein, mit starken Sinnen	Des armen Sklaven. Zum ersten Male	to the wretched man; a lord examined	had his request granted. His master gazed	2285	to the poor man. The lord beheld	The old-work of earth-folk--'twas the earliest occasion.	that wretched man; and his ruler saw
2286	fíra fyrngeweorc forman síðe.	Fand er des Feindes Spur, der auch fernerhin noch drang	Sah' des Herren Aug' ein so herrliches Kleinod.	the ancient work of men for the first time.	on that find from the past for the first time.	2286	the ancient work of men for the first time.	When the dragon awoke, the strife was renewed there;	first time what was fashioned in far-off days.
2287	Þá se wyrm onwóc --wróht wæs geníwad--	Dicht in Dunkel gehüllt bis zu des Drachen Haupt.	Da erwachte der Wurm, seine Wut entbrannte;	then the worm awoke, --quarrel was renewed--	When the dragon awoke, trouble flared again.	2287	When the worm awoke the crime had been renew'd ;	He snuffed 'long the stone then, stout-hearted found he	When the dragon awoke, new woe was kindled.
2288	stonc ðá æfter stáne· stearcheort onfand	So mag ein Glücklicher leichtlich vollenden	Den Fels beschnuppert' er, fand alsbald	he sniffed along the stone, the harsh-hearted one found	He rippled down the rock, writhing with anger	2288	he then smelt along the stone, the stout of heart found	The footprint of foeman; too far had he gone	O’er the stone he snuffed. The stark-heart found
2289	féondes fótlást· hé tó forð gestóp	Ein gewagtes Werk, wenn ihm des Waltenden	Des Feindes Fußspur, der vor sich gewagt	the foot-print of his foe; he too far forward had stepped	when he saw the footprints of the prowler who had stolen	2289	the foe's foot-trace ; he had stept forth,	With cunning craftiness close to the head of	footprint of foe who so far had gone
2290	dyrnan cræfte dracan héafde néah.	Huld sich erhält.	Mit heimlicher Kunst bis zum Haupte der Schlange	in his stealthy craft near the dragon's head.	too close to his dreaming head.	2290	by secret craft, near to the dragon's head:	The fire-spewing dragon. So undoomed he may 'scape from	in his hidden craft by the creature’s head.—
2291	Swá mæg unfaége éaðe gedígan	Der Hortwart durchsuchte	So entflieht wohl leicht des Verfolgers Haß,	Provided that, one not doomed may easily survive	So may a man not marked by fate	2291	Thus may an undoom'd man easily escape from	Anguish and exile with ease who possesseth	So may the undoomed easily flee
2292	wéan ond wraécsíð sé ðe waldendes	Begierig den Grund. Er fände gern den Mann,	Der Tücke des Feindes, wem Tod nicht verhängt ist,	woe and hardship, he who the Ruler's	easily escape exile and woe	2292	calamity and exile, who the Almighty's	The favor of Heaven. The hoard-warden eagerly	evils and exile, if only he gain
2293	hyldo gehealdeþ. Hordweard sóhte	Der ihm im Schlafe den Schaden gewirkt.	Mit Hilfe des Herrn. - Der Hüter des Schatzes	grace protects. The hoard-ward sought	by the grace of God. The hoard-guardian	2293	favour holds. The hoard-ward sought	Searched o'er the ground then, would meet with the person	the grace of The Wielder!—That warden of gold
2294	georne æfter grunde· wolde guman findan	Hitzig mit herbem Muth den Hügel umkreißt' er	Durchforschte die Flur, um zu finden den Mann,	eagerly along the ground, he wished to find the man,	scorched the ground as he scoured and hunted	2294	diligently along the ground, he the man would find,	That caused him sorrow while in slumber reclining:	o’er the ground went seeking, greedy to find
2295	þone þe him on sweofote sáre getéode·	Von außen all: nicht Ein Mann war	Der den Schläfer mit Arglist umschlichen hatte,	the one who him in his slumber had sorely harmed;	for the trespasser who had troubled his sleep.	2295	him who to him in sleep had caused pain:	Gleaming and wild he oft went round the cavern,	the man who wrought him such wrong in sleep.
2296	hát ond hréohmód hlaéwum oft ymbehwearf	Auf der weiten Haide. Doch heischt' er Rache	Mit grimmigem Zorne; den ganzen Hügel	hot and fierce-minded, he often circled among the mounds	Hot and savage, he kept circling and circling	2296	hot and savage of mood the mound he oft wander'd round,	All of it outward; not any of earthmen	Savage and burning, the barrow he circled
2297	ealne útanweardne --né ðaér aénig mon	Und wilde Verwüstung. Wieder im Berge jetzt	Umkreist' er von auß, doch keinen entdeckt' er	all round the outside --not any man there	the outside of the mound. No man appeared	2297	all outward ; not there any man	Was seen in that desert. Yet he joyed in the battle,	all without; nor was any there,
2298	on þám wéstenne hwæðre hilde gefeh	Nach dem Schatze sucht' er. Nun sah er deutlich:	Im wüsten Gebirg, der ihm Widerstand böte,	in that wilderness, but he rejoiced in battle,	in that desert waste, but he worked himself up	2298	in that desert, however, in conflict rejoiced,	Rejoiced in the conflict: oft he turned to the barrow,	none in the waste.... Yet war he desired,
2299	beadu weorces --hwílum on beorh æthwearf·	Gepfändet hatt ihn ein Frecher des Goldes,	Zur Fehde bereit. In den Fels dann kroch er,	of battle-work --sometimes he turned back to the barrow,	by imagining battle; then back in he’d go	2299	in the work of war ; sometimes he return'd to the mount,	Sought for the gem-cup; this he soon perceived then	was eager for battle. The barrow he entered,
2300	sincfæt sóhte· hé þaét sóna onfand·	Der hehren Kleinode. Der Hortwart verweilte	Seine Schätze zu mustern, und schleunig ward's klar,	sought the treasure-cup; he suddenly discovered,	in search of the cup, only to discover	2300	his treasure vessel sought ; he forthwith found,	That some man or other had discovered the gold,	sought the cup, and discovered soon
2301	ðæt hæfde gumena sum goldes gefandod	In Ungeduld bis der Abend kam.	Daß irgend ein Mensch ihm angetastet	that a certain man had disturbed the gold,	signs that someone had stumbled upon	2301	that some man had meddled with the gold,	The famous folk-treasure. Not fain did the hoard-ward	that some one of mortals had searched his treasure,
2302	héahgestréona· hordweard onbád	Da schwoll in Bosheit des Berges Hirte:	Seine herrliche Habe. Des Hortes Eigner	the high treasures; the hoard-ward waited	the golden treasures. So the guardian of	2302	the chief treasures. The hoard -ward awaited	Wait until evening; then the ward of the barrow	his lordly gold. The guardian waited
2303	earfoðlíce oð ðæt aéfen cwóm·	Viel Leuten gedacht er mit Lohe zu vergelten	Konnt' im Ärger kaum den Abend erwarten,	with great difficulty, until evening came;	the mound, the hoard-watcher, waited for the gloaming	2303	with difficulty until evening came ;	Was angry in spirit, the loathèd one wished to	ill-enduring till evening came;
2304	wæs ðá gebolgen beorges hyrde·	Das theure Trinkgefäß. Nun war der Tag entflohn,	Der erzürnte Bergwart: mit zündender Lohe	then was enraged the keeper of the barrow,	with fierce impatience; his pent-up fury	2304	then was angry the mount's guardian,	Pay for the dear-valued drink-cup with fire.	boiling with wrath was the barrow’s keeper,
2305	wolde se láða líge forgyldan	Nach des Wurmes Wunsch: da wollt er nicht länger	Gedacht er dann den Diebstahl zu rächen	he wished the injury to repay with flame,	at the loss of the vessel made him long to hit back	2305	would much then with fire requite	Then the day was done as the dragon would have it,	and fain with flame the foe to pay
2306	drincfæt dýre. Þá wæs dæg sceacen	Im Berge bleiben: brennend fuhr er aus	Des kostbaren Kelches. Nun kam die Dämm'rung,	the dear drinking-vessel. Then the day was departed	and lash out in flames. Then, to his delight,	2306	dearly for his drink -vessel. Then was day departed,	He no longer would wait on the wall, but departed	for the dear cup’s loss.—Now day was fled
2307	wyrme on willan· nó on wealle læg	Vom Feuer geflüchtigt. Furchtbar war der Anfang	Dem Wurme erwünscht; er weilte nicht länger	to the joy of the wyrm; he did not lie within the wall,	the day waned and he could wait no longer	2307	after the worm's wishes ; not within his mound longer	Fire-impelled, flaming. Fearful the start was	as the worm had wished. By its wall no more
2308	bídan wolde ac mid baéle fór	Den Leuten im Lande; wies im Verlaufe dann	Auf Berges Sinne: mit brennendem Feuer	(nor) wished to wait, but with bale-fire set forth,	behind the wall, but hurtled forth	2308	would he abide ; but with burning went,	To earls in the land, as it early thereafter	was it glad to bide, but burning flew
2309	fýre gefýsed· wæs se fruma egeslíc	An ihrem Schatzspender schmerzlich geendet ward.	Flog er dahin. Ein furchtbarer Anfang	infused with flame; this beginning was terrible	in a fiery blaze. The first to suffer	2309	with fire hastening. The beginning was dreadful	To their giver-of-gold was grievously ended.	folded in flame: a fearful beginning
2310	léodum on lande swá hyt lungre wearð		Für das Land war dies und ein leidvolles Ende	for the people in the land, as it soon was	were the people on the land, but before long	2310	to the people in the land, as it quickly was,		for sons of the soil; and soon it came,
2311	on hyra sincgifan sáre geendod.		Folgte alsbald durch des Fürsten Heimgang.	upon their treasure-giver painfully ended.	it was their treasure-giver who would come to grief.	2311	in their treasure giver, painfully ended.		in the doom of their lord, to a dreadful end.

32. Heardred (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2312	Ðá se gæst ongan glédum spíwan,	Da begann der Gast mit Glutenspeien	So begann nun der Grimme Gluten zu speien,	Then the demon began to spew flames,	The dragon began to belch out flames	2312	Then the guest began with gleeds to vomit,	The stranger began then to vomit forth fire,	Then the baleful fiend its fire belched out,
2313	beorht hofu bærnan· bryneléoma stód	Burghöfe zu verbrennen: der Brand stralte rings	Die Gehöfte ringsum zu verheeren durch Brand,	to burn bright houses; the gleam of fire rose	and burn bright homesteads; there was a hot glow	2313	the bright dwellings to burn ; the fire -beam stood	To burn the great manor; the blaze then glimmered	and bright homes burned. The blaze stood high
2314	eldum on andan· nó ðaér áht cwices	Den Leuten zum Leide. Nichts Lebendes wollte	Den Leuten zum Graus; nichts Lebendes wollte	to the horror of the men; nor there anything alive	that scared everyone, for the vile sky-winger	2314	in hate to men ; nothing living there	For anguish to earlmen, not anything living	all landsfolk frighting. No living thing
2315	láð lyftfloga laéfan wolde·	Der leide Luftflieger übrig laßen mehr.	Des geflügelten Unholds Feindschaft schonen.	the hateful air-flier wished to leave;	would leave nothing alive in his wake.	2315	the hostile air - flier would leave.	Was the hateful air-goer willing to leave there.	would that loathly one leave as aloft it flew.
2316	wæs þæs wyrmes wíg wíde gesýne	Des Wurmes Wüthen war weithin sichtbar,	Des Wurmes Wüten war weithin sichtbar,	the war-strength of that wyrm was widely seen,	Everywhere the havoc he wrought was in evidence.	2316	That worm's war was widely seen,	The war of the worm widely was noticed,	Wide was the dragon’s warring seen,
2317	nearofáges níð néan ond feorran·	Des frechen Feindes Angriff, so fern als nahe,	Des Nichtsnutzes Zorn; in Nähe und Ferne	the malice of the darkly cunning one near and far,	Far and near, the Geat nation	2317	the torturing foe's malice, near and far,	The feud of the foeman afar and anear,	its fiendish fury far and near,
2318	hú se gúðsceaða Géata léode	Wie der Geaten Volk der grimme Versehrer	Befehdete er das Volk der Gauten	how the war-scather the people of the Geats	bore the brunt of his brutal assaults	2318	how the hostile scather the Goths' people	How the enemy injured the earls of the Geatmen,	as the grim destroyer those Geatish people
2319	hatode ond hýnde· hord eft gescéat	Haßte und höhnte. Zum Horte schoß er nieder,	In mördrischem Haß; wenn der Morgen graute,	hated and humiliated; back to his hoard he shot,	and virulent hate. Then back to the hoard	2319	hated and oppress'd ; then darted back to his hoard,	Harried with hatred: back he hied to the treasure,	hated and hounded. To hidden lair,
2320	dryhtsele dyrnne aér dæges hwíle·	Zur heimlichen Halle, eh sich hellte der Tag.	Hastet' er dann zu dem Horte zurück,	the hidden lord-hall ere the time of day;	he would dart before daybreak, to hide in his den.	2320	his secret hall, ere day- time.	To the well-hidden cavern ere the coming of daylight.	to its hoard it hastened at hint of dawn.
2321	hæfde landwara líge befangen	Die Landleute hatt er dann mit Lohe befangen,	Ins geheime Verließ. Die Landschaft umhüllte	the inhabitants of the land had been seized by flame,	He had swinged the land, swathed it in flame,	2321	He had the land- inhabitants in flame envelop'd,	He had circled with fire the folk of those regions,	Folk of the land it had lapped in flame,
2322	baéle ond bronde· beorges getrúwode	Mit Brand und Brunst. Seinem Berge vertraut' er	Feuer und Qualm: er fühlte sich sicher	in blaze and in fire; his barrow he trusted,	in fire and burning, and now he felt secure	2322	with fire and burning ; in his mount he trusted,	With brand and burning; in the barrow he trusted,	with bale and brand. In its barrow it trusted,
2323	wíges ond wealles· him séo wén geléah.	Als wehrendem Wall; doch der Wahn betrog ihn.	Auf dem hohen Fels, - doch sein Hoffen war eitel.	his war-skill and his walls; him this belief deceived.	in the vaults of his barrow; but his trust was unavailing.	2323	his war and mound: him that hope deceiv'd.	In the wall and his war-might: the weening deceived him.	its battling and bulwarks: that boast was vain!
2324	Þá wæs Bíowulfe bróga gecýðed	Da ward dem Beowulf entboten der Schrecken,	Auch Beowulf mußte des böse Feindes	Then was to Beowulf the danger made known	Then Beowulf was given bad news,	2324	Then was to Beowulf the terror made known	Then straight was the horror to Beowulf published,	To Beowulf then the bale was told
2325	snúde tó sóðe þæt his sylfes hám	In aller Eile, daß sein eigenes Haus,	Groll erfahren: die Glut verzehrte	quickly in truth, that his own home,	a hard truth: his own home,	2325	speedily in sooth, that his own home,	Early forsooth, that his own native homestead,	quickly and truly: the king’s own home,
2326	bolda sélest brynewylmum mealt	Der Gebäude bestes, in Brandwellen schmolz,	Sein eignes Heim, den herrlichen Erbsitz,	the finest of dwellings, in waves of heat melted,	the best of buildings, had been burnt to a cinder,	2326	of mansions best, was by fire -heats consum'd,	The best of buildings, was burning and melting,	of buildings the best, in brand-waves melted,
2327	gifstól Géata· þæt ðám gódan wæs	Der Geaten Gabenstuhl. Dem Guten schuf das	Den Thronsaal der Gauten. Trauer erfüllte	the throne of the Geats; that was to the good man	the throne-room of the Geats. It threw the hero	2327	the Goths' gift- chair. That to the good prince was	Gift-seat of Geatmen. 'Twas a grief to the spirit	that gift-throne of Geats. To the good old man
2328	hréow on hreðre hygesorga maést·	Herben Harm, der Herzsorgen gröste.	Den trefflichen Herrn und tiefe Betrübnis:	a grief in his heart, of the mind-sorrows the greatest;	into deep anguish and darkened his mood:	2328	grievous in mind, of mental sorrows greatest:	Of the good-mooded hero, the greatest of sorrows:	sad in heart, ’twas heaviest sorrow.
2329	wénde se wísa þæt hé wealdende	Der Weise wähnte, den Waltenden hätt er	Der Weise wähnte, den waltenden Gott	the wise man thought that he the Ruler	the wise man thought he must have thwarted	2329	the wise chief ween'd that he with the Almighty,	The wise one weened then that wielding his kingdom	The sage assumed that his sovran God
2330	ofer ealde riht écean dryhtne	Wider das alte Recht, den ewigen Fürsten,	Hab' er bitter erzürnt, das Gebot übertreten	against ancient law eternal Lord	ancient ordinance of the eternal Lord,	2330	against all right, with the eternal Lord,	'Gainst the ancient commandments, he had bitterly angered	he had angered, breaking ancient law,
2331	bitre gebulge· bréost innan wéoll	Bitterlich aufgebracht. Im Busen wallten ihm	Des ewigen Herrschers: im Innern keimten,	had bitterly angered; inside his breast welled	broken His commandment. His mind was in turmoil,	2331	should be bitterly incens'd: his breast boil'd within	The Lord everlasting: with lorn meditations	and embittered the Lord. His breast within
2332	þéostrum geþoncum swá him geþýwe ne wæs.	Düstre Gedanken, wie sie vordem nicht gethan.	Die ihm fern sonst blieben, die finstern Gedanken.	with thoughts of gloom, such was not usual for him.	unaccustomed anxiety and gloom	2332	with dark thoughts, as it was not befitting him.	His bosom welled inward, as was nowise his custom.	with black thoughts welled, as his wont was never.
2333	Hæfde lígdraca léoda fæsten	Des Volkes Vesten hatte der Feuerdrache,	Die Volksburg hatte der feurige Drache	The fire-drake had the fortress of the people,	confused his brain; the fire-dragon	2333	The fire - drake had the people's fastness,	The fire-spewing dragon fully had wasted	The folk’s own fastness that fiery dragon
2334	éalond útan eorðweard ðone	Und all das Eiland draußen, bis zur Erde nieder	Und alle Gebiete am Ufer des Meeres	by the coast-land, the stronghold	had rased the coastal region and reduced	2334	an island without, the country's safeguard,	The fastness of warriors, the water-land outward,	with flame had destroyed, and the stronghold all
2335	glédum forgrunden· him ðæs gúðkyning	Mit Gluten verwüstet: das grimmig zu rächen	Verwüstet durch Brand, doch der Wettermark Fürst	ground down with flames; him for that the war-king,	forts and earthworks to dust and ashes,	2335	with gleeds destroy'd. For this the warlike king,	The manor with fire. The folk-ruling hero,	washed by waves; but the warlike king,
2336	Wedera þíoden wræce leornode·	Sann der Kampfesfürst, der König der Wedern.	Betrieb die Rache, der tapfre König.	the chief of the Wederas, studied vengeance;	so the war-king planned and plotted his revenge.	2336	the Weders' prince, vengeance learn'd ;	Prince of the Weders, was planning to wreak him.	prince of the Weders, plotted vengeance.
2337	heht him þá gewyrcean, wígendra hléo	Da hieß sich wirken der Weigande Schirm	Zu schmieden befahl der Beschirmer der Krieger	then he ordered to be made for him, a warriors' protector,	The warriors’ protector, prince of the hall-troop,	2337	bade for him then be wrought the protector of warriors,	The warmen's defender bade them to make him,	Warriors’-bulwark, he bade them work
2338	eallírenne, eorla dryhten,	All von Eisen, der Edlinge Fürst,	Einen eisernen Schild, des Adels Gebieter,	all of iron, the lord of earls,	ordered a marvellous all-iron shield	2338	all of iron, the lord of earls,	Earlmen's atheling, an excellent war-shield	all of iron—the earl’s commander—
2339	wígbord wraétlíc· wisse hé gearwe	Einen wunderbaren Wehrschild. Er wuste wohl,	Als Wehr für den Kampf, denn er wußte gar wohl,	a wonderous war-board; he readily knew,	from his smithy works. He well knew	2339	a wondrous war-board: he well knew	Wholly of iron: fully he knew then	a war-shield wondrous: well he knew
2340	þæt him holtwudu helpan ne meahte	Daß ihm das Holz des Waldes nicht helfen konnte,	Daß der Linde Holz vor der Lohe nimmer	that him tree-wood could not help,	that linden boards would let him down	2340	that him the forest - wood might not help,	That wood from the forest was helpless to aid him,	that forest-wood against fire were worthless,
2341	lind wið líge. Sceolde líþenddaga	Die Linde gegen die Lohe. Die verliehnen Tage	Ihn schützen würde. Vom Schicksal aber	linden-wood against fire. He had to his seafaring-days,	and timber burn. After many trials,	2341	linden against fire. Of these miserable days must	Shield against fire. The long-worthy ruler	linden could aid not.—Atheling brave,
2342	æþeling aérgód ende gebídan	Sollte da beenden der ehrengute Fürst,	War dem edlen Herrn schon das Ende bestimmt,	the old, good noble, abide the end	he was destined to face the end of his days	2342	the good prince an end abide,	Must live the last of his limited earth-days,	he was fated to finish this fleeting life,
2343	worulde lífes ond se wyrm somod	Dieß weltliche Leben, und der Wurm mit ihm,	Seiner Wallfahrt Ziel, - doch dem Wurme gleichfalls,	of life in the world, and the wyrm together,	in this mortal world; as was the dragon,	2343	of this world's life, and the worm with him ;	Of life in the world and the worm along with him,	his days on earth, and the dragon with him,
2344	þéah ðe hordwelan héolde lange.	Wie lange er den Hort auch behalten hatte.	Der zu lange bereits sich geletzt am Horte.	though the hoard-wealth he had held long.	for all his long leasehold on the treasure.	2344	although the hoard-wealth he long had held.	Though he long had been holding hoard-wealth in plenty.	though long it had watched o’er the wealth of the hoard!—
2345	Oferhogode ðá hringa fengel	Das verschmähte jedoch der Schatzvertheiler,	Nicht reckenhaft schien es dem Schenker der Ringe,	Then he scorned, the rings' lord,	Yet the prince of the rings was too proud	2345	Disdain'd then the prince of rings	Then the ring-prince disdained to seek with a war-band,	Shame he reckoned it, sharer-of-rings,
2346	þæt hé þone wídflogan weorode gesóhte	Den weithin fliegenden mit Wehrvolk zu suchen,	Mit der Krieger Schar zu bekämpfen den Gegner,	that he the wide-flier would seek out with a troop,	to line up with a large army	2346	that he the wide-flier with a host should seek,	With army extensive, the air-going ranger;	to follow the flyer-afar with a host,
2347	sídan herge· nó hé him þám sæcce ondréd	Mit großem Heer. Ihm graute vor Kampf nicht,	Den geflügelten Feind; Furcht vor dem Streite	a large army; he did not the strife dread for himself,	against the sky-plague. He had scant regard	2347	a numerous band ; he dreaded not the conflict,	He felt no fear of the foeman's assaults and	a broad-flung band; nor the battle feared he,
2348	né him þæs wyrmes wíg for wiht dyde	Daß er des Wurmes Wuth für wenig achtete,	Kannte er nicht und die Kraft des Wurmes	nor him the wyrm's fire esteem a bit,	for the dragon as a threat, no dread at all	2348	nor the worm's warfare for aught accounted,	He counted for little the might of the dragon,	nor deemed he dreadful the dragon’s warring,
2349	eafoð ond ellen forðon hé aér fela	Seine Kraft und Stärke. Der Stürme hatt er viel	Schätzt' er gering, da er schwerer Proben	power and courage, for that he before many,	of its courage or strength, for he had kept going	2349	his energy and valour ; because he erst many,	His power and prowess: for previously dared he	its vigor and valor: ventures desperate
2350	nearo néðende níða gedígde	Zuvor gefochten, und gefährliche,	Viele bestand, den Gefahren trotzte,	narrowly risking, hostilities survived,	often in the past, through perils and ordeals	2350	rashly daring, strifes had escap'd from,	A heap of hostility, hazarded dangers,	he had passed a-plenty, and perils of war,
2351	hildehlemma syððan hé Hróðgáres	Manchen kühnen Kampf, seit er König Hrodgars	Harten Stürmen, seit Hrodgars Saal	battle-clashes, since he Hrothgar's,	of every sort, after he had purged	2351	tumults of war, since he Hrothgar's	War-thane, when Hrothgar's palace he cleansèd,	contest-crash, since, conqueror proud,
2352	sigoréadig secg sele faélsode	Saal gesäubert, des Sieges froh,	Der fürstliche Sieger gefriedet hatte	--victory-favoured man-- hall cleansed,	Hrothgar’s hall, triumphed in Heorot	2352	(victorious warrior) hall had purified,	Conquering combatant, clutched in the battle	Hrothgar’s hall he had wholly purged,
2353	ond æt gúðe forgráp Grendeles maégum	Und Grendels Mutter im Moor getilgt,	Und die greuliche Sippe des Grendel vertilgt,	and in war overwhelmed Grendel's race,	and beaten Grendel. He outgrappled the monster	2353	and in conflict grasp'd Grendel's relation,	The kinsmen of Grendel, of kindred detested.	and in grapple had killed the kin of Grendel,
2354	láðan cynnes. Nó þæt laésest wæs	Das leide Geschlecht. Nicht das leichteste wars auch	Die leidige Brut. - Nicht leichter Art	hateful kind. Not the least was	and his evil kin. One of his cruellest	2354	of loathsome race. Nor was that least	'Twas of hand-fights not least where Higelac was slaughtered,	loathsome breed! Not least was that
2355	hondgemóta þaér mon Hygelác slóh	Der Handgemenge, in welchem Hygelak fiel,	War das Handgemenge, als Hygelac fiel,	the hand-to-hand encounter, where one slew Hygelac,	hand-to-hand encounters had happened	2355	of hand-meetings, where Hygelac was slain,	When the king of the Geatmen with clashings of battle,	of hand-to-hand fights where Hygelac fell,
2356	syððan Géata cyning gúðe raésum	Als der Geaten König im Kampfessturm,	Der König der Gauten, im Kriegsgetümmel,	after the Geats' king, in war's rushes,	when Hygelac, king of the Geats, was killed	2356	when the Goths' king, in war- onslaughts,	Friend-lord of folks in Frisian dominions,	when the ruler of Geats in rush of battle,
2357	fréawine folca Fréslondum on	Der Freund des Volks, in den Frieslanden starb	Der Freund des Volkes, im Friesenlande,	the lord and friend of the folk, in Frisia,	in Friesland: the people’s friend and lord,	2357	the lordly friend of nations, in the Frieslands,	Offspring of Hrethrel perished through sword-drink,	lord of his folk, in the Frisian land,
2358	Hréðles eafora hiorodryncum swealt	Unter Schwertschlägen, der Sohn Hredels,	Hredels Erbe sein Herzblut ausgoß,	Hrethel's heir, died in the drink of sword,	Hrethel’s son, slaked a sword blade’s	2358	Hrethel's offspring, sword-drunken perish'd,	With battle-swords beaten; thence Beowulf came then	son of Hrethel, by sword-draughts died,
2359	bille gebéaten· þonan Bíowulf cóm	Vom Beil getroffen. Beowulf entkam	Vom Eisen getroffen; durch eig'ne Kraft	beaten down by bill-blades. Then Beowulf came	thirst for blood. But Beowulf’s prodigious	2359	by the falchion beaten. Thence Beowulf came	On self-help relying, swam through the waters;	by brands down-beaten. Thence Beowulf fled
2360	sylfes cræfte· sundnytte dréah·	Der Schwimmkunst vertrauend, durch selbsteigne Kraft.	Entrann er da, der rüstige Seemann,	by his own strength, he made use of the sea;	gifts as a swimmer guaranteed his safety:	2360	by his own power, the need of swimming suffer'd ;	He bare on his arm, lone-going, thirty	through strength of himself and his swimming power,
2361	hæfde him on earme eorla þrítig	Am Arme hielt er alleine dreißig	Der dreiste Beowulf, der dreißig Brünnen	he had in his arms thirty warriors'	he arrived at the shore, shouldering thirty	2361	he had on his arm * * thirty	Outfits of armor, when the ocean he mounted.	though alone, and his arms were laden with thirty
2362	hildegeatwa þá hé tó holme stág·	Gestrickte Streithemden, als er den Strand erreichte.	Am Arme trug, als er trat aufs Ufer.	battle-gear, when he mounted the ocean;	battle-dresses, the booty he had won.	2362	war-equipments when he to the sea went down.	The Hetwars by no means had need to be boastful	coats of mail, when he came to the sea!
2363	nealles Hetware hrémge þorfton	Doch durften die Hetwären nicht hoch sich rühmen	Auch konnten die Krieger des Kampfs sich nicht rühmen	not at all did the Hetwares had need to be exulting	There was little for the Hetware to be happy about	2363	Not the Hetwaras had need of exultation,	Of their fighting afoot, who forward to meet him	Nor yet might Hetwaras haughtily boast
2364	féðewíges þé him foran ongéan	Ihres Fußgefechtes, die zuvor ihm entgegen	Vom Hetwarenstamm, die den Helden bedrängend	over the fighting on foot, who forth against him	as they shielded their faces and fighting on the ground	2364	in that host of war, who in front against him	Carried their war-shields: not many returned from	their craft of contest, who carried against him
2365	linde baéron· lýt eft becwóm	Die Ränder gerichtet: es entrannen nicht viele	Die Schilde hoben: vom Schlachtfeld kamen	bore linden-wood shields; few came back	began in earnest. With Beowulf against them,	2365	bore the linden ; few again came	The brave-mooded battle-knight back to their homesteads.	shields to the fight: but few escaped
2366	fram þám hildfrecan hámes níosan.	Dem hehren Helden die Heimat zu suchen.	Nicht viele davon, sich zu freuen der Heimat.	from that warrior to visit their homes.	few could hope to return home.	2366	from that warlike darer, their home to visit:	Ecgtheow's bairn o'er the bight-courses swam then,	from strife with the hero to seek their homes!
2367	Oferswam ðá sioleða bigong sunu Ecgðéowes	Den Sund durchschwimmend kam der Sohn Ecgtheows	Doch Ecgtheows Sohn, der einsam durchquerte	He crossed over then the flowing expanse of waters, the son of of Edgetheow,	Across the wide sea, desolate and alone,	2367	swam over then the seals ' course Ecgtheow's son,	Lone-goer lorn to his land-folk returning,	Then swam over ocean Ecgtheow’s son
2368	earm ánhaga eft tó léodum	Allein und verlaßen zu den eigenen Leuten,	Die rauschenden Fluten, erreichte sein Erbland,	wretched and solitary, back to the people,	the son of Ecgtheow swam back to his people.	2368	a poor solitary, again to his people,	Where Hygd to him tendered treasure and kingdom,	lonely and sorrowful, seeking his land,
2369	þaér him Hygd gebéad hord ond ríce	Wo Hort und Herschaft Hygd ihm antrug,	Wo Hygd ihm Hort und Herrschaft anbot,	there Hygd bade him hoard and kingdom,	There Hygd offered him throne and authority	2369	where him Hygd offer'd treasure and realm,	Rings and dominion: her son she not trusted,	where Hygd made him offer of hoard and realm,
2370	béagas ond bregostól: bearne ne trúwode	Burg und Gebieterstuhl: ihr bangte, daß ihr Sohn	Krone und Thron, da ihr Knabe schwerlich	rings and throne: in her son she did not trust	as lord of the ring-hoard: with Hygelac dead,	2370	rings and princely throne: in her child she trusted not,	To be able to keep the kingdom devised him	rings and royal-seat, reckoning naught
2371	þæt hé wið ælfylcum éþelstólas	Der Väter Erbsitz gegen Völker draußen	Wider fremde Völker den Fürstensitz	that he against foreign peoples the ancestral throne	she had no belief in her son’s ability	2371	that he against foreign folks his paternal seats	'Gainst alien races, on the death of King Higelac.	the strength of her son to save their kingdom
2372	healdan cúðe ðá wæs Hygelác déad·	Nicht behaupten könnte nach Hygelaks Tod.	Nach Hygelacs Tode behaupten könne.	had the power to hold when Hygelac was dead;	to defend their homeland against foreign invaders.	2372	could hold. Then was Hygelac dead,	Yet the sad ones succeeded not in persuading the atheling	from hostile hordes, after Hygelac’s death.
2373	nó ðý aér féasceafte findan meahton	Doch Land und Leute erlangten es nicht	Doch es weigerte sich der würdige Edling,	not the sooner the destitute ones could find	Yet there was no way the weakened nation	2373	yet not for that sooner the poor people could prevail	In any way ever, to act as a suzerain	No sooner for this could the stricken ones
2374	æt ðám æðelinge aénige ðinga	Von dem Edelinge mit allem Bitten,	Nach Willen und Wunsch der Verwaisten zu handeln:	in the noble one by any means,	could get Beowulf to give in and agree	2374	with the prince, on any account,	To Heardred, or promise to govern the kingdom;	in any wise move that atheling’s mind
2375	þæt hé Heardréde hláford waére	Daß er des jungen Heardred Herschaft an sich nähme,	Nicht wollt' er als Heardreds Herr gebieten	that he to Heardred would be a lord,	to be elevated over Heardred as his lord	2375	that he to Heardred would be lord,	Yet with friendly counsel in the folk he sustained him,	over young Heardred’s head as lord
2376	oððe þone cynedóm cíosan wolde·	Und die Königswürde bekleiden möchte:	Und König sein an des Kindes Stelle;	or the kingdom wished to accept;	or to undertake the office of kingship.	2376	or the kingdom would choose ;	Gracious, with honor, till he grew to be older,	and ruler of all the realm to be:
2377	hwæðre hé him on folce fréondlárum héold	Er pflegt' ihn im Volke mit freundlicher Lehre	Doch stand er mit redlichem Rat ihm zur Seite,	yet he to him among the folk upheld with the counsels of a friend,	But he did provide support for the prince,	2377	yet he him among his people with friendly instructions maintain'd,	Wielded the Weders. Wide-fleeing outlaws,	yet the hero upheld him with helpful words,
2378	éstum mid áre oð ðæt hé yldra wearð·	Und ehrt' ihn huldvoll, bis er älter geworden	Sein Ansehn mehrend, bis älter er ward	graciously in honour, until he grew older,	honoured and minded him until he matured	2378	kindly with honour ; until he became older,	Ohthere's sons, sought him o'er the waters:	aided in honor, till, older grown,
2379	Weder-Géatum wéold. Hyne wræcmæcgas	Der Wedergeaten waltete. Da kamen Widersacher	Und selbständig herrschte. - Die See durchkreuzend	ruled the Weder-Geats. Him banished men	as the ruler of Geatland. Then over sea-roads	2379	and rul'd the Weder- Goths. Him rovers	They had stirred a revolt 'gainst the helm of the Scylfings,	he wielded the Weder-Geats.—Wandering exiles
2380	ofer saé sóhtan, suna Óhteres·	Ueber See ihn zu suchen: dem Sohne Ochthers	Suchten ihn auf die Söhne Ohtheres,	from across the sea sought, sons of Ohthere;	exiles arrived, sons of Ohthere.	2380	over the sea sought ; the son of Ohthere	The best of the sea-kings, who in Swedish dominions	sought him o’er seas, the sons of Ohtere,
2381	hæfdon hý forhealden helm Scylfinga	Hatt er Aufnahme gewährt wider den Obherrn der Schilfinge,	Aus Schweden verbannt, weil der Scylfinge (Schweden) Herrn	they had rebelled against the Helm of the Scylfings,	They had rebelled against the best of all	2381	they had subdued, the Scylfings ' helm,	Distributed treasure, distinguished folk-leader.	who had spurned the sway of the Scylfings’-helmet,
2382	þone sélestan saécyninga	Den allerseligsten der Seekönige,	Sie befehdet hatten, der Fürsten besten,	the finest of sea-kings	the sea-kings in Sweden, the one who held sway	2382	the best of sea-kings,	'Twas the end of his earth-days; injury fatal	the bravest and best that broke the rings,
2383	þára ðe in Swíoríce sinc brytnade,	Die je bei den Schweden Schätze vertheilten.	Der je im Reiche Ringe verteilte.	who there in Sweden dispensed treasure,	in the Shylfing nation, their renowned prince,	2383	of those who in Sweden treasure dispens'd,	By swing of the sword he received as a greeting,	in Swedish land, of the sea-kings’ line,
2384	maérne þéoden· him þæt tó mearce wearð·	Das gerieth zum Unheil dem berühmten König:	Sie nahm Heardred auf: sein Verhängnis war das,	famed chieftain; to him it became the end;	lord of the mead-hall. That marked the end	2384	a great prince ; that to his marrow went:	Offspring of Higelac; Ongentheow's bairn	haughty hero. Hence Heardred’s end.
2385	hé þaér for feorme feorhwunde hléat	Ihn traf unschuldig die Todeswunde	Der blutig die Gastlichkeit büßen mußte,	there he for his hospitality received a mortal-wound,	for Hygelac’s son: his hospitality	2385	he there fruitlessly sank with a mortal wound,	Later departed to visit his homestead,	For shelter he gave them, sword-death came,
2386	sweordes swengum sunu Hygeláces	Unter Schwertschlägen, den Sohn Hygelaks.	Vom Hieber getroffen, Hygelacs Erbe.	from sword's swing, the son of Hygelac;	was mortally rewarded with wounds from a sword.	2386	with strokes of the sword, the son of Hygelac ;	When Heardred was dead; let Beowulf rule them,	the blade’s fell blow, to bairn of Hygelac;
2387	ond him eft gewát Ongenðioes bearn	Umwandte sich eilend Ongentheows Sohn	Heim dann kehrte nach Heardreds Fall	and he went back, Ongentheow's son	Heardred lay slaughtered and Onela returned	2387	and again departed Ohthere's son,	Govern the Geatmen: good was that folk-king.	but the son of Ongentheow sought again
2388	hámes níosan syððan Heardréd læg·	Die Heimat zu suchen, als Heardred erschlagen war:	Ongentheows Sohn: nicht achtet's er rätlich	to seek his home, after Heardred lay dead;	to the land of Sweden, leaving Beowulf	2388	his home to visit, after Heardred had fall'n ;		house and home when Heardred fell,
2389	lét ðone bregostól Bíowulf healdan,	Beowulf erhielt da den Gebieterstuhl	Dem starken Beowulf strittig zu machen	the throne he let Beowulf hold,	to ascend the throne, to sit in majesty	2389	he the royal seat left Beowulf to hold,		leaving Beowulf lord of Geats
2390	Géatum wealdan· þæt wæs gód cyning.	Ueber die Geaten zu herschen: das war ein guter König!	Die Krone Jütlands, – der König war trefflich.	to rule the Geats; that was a good king.	and rule over the Geats. He was a good king.	2390	over the Goths to rule: that was a good king.		and gift-seat’s master.—A good king he!

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ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2391	Sé ðæs léodhryres léan gemunde	Seiner Volkshaufen Fall in folgenden Tagen	Der dachte den Fall des Fürsten zu rächen	He for the prince's fall requital remembered	In days to come, he contrived to avenge	2391	He for the people's fall retribution remember'd	He planned requital for the folk-leader's ruin	The fall of his lord he was fain to requite
2392	uferan dógrum· Éadgilse wearð	Zu ahnden gesonnen, versagt' er dem Eadgils nicht,	In geeigneter Zeit: mit Eadgils schloß er,	in later days, to Eadgils he became	the fall of his prince; he befriended Eadgils	2392	in after days ; he became to Eadgils	In days thereafter, to Eadgils the wretched	in after days; and to Eadgils he proved
2393	féasceaftum fréond· folce gestépte	Dem sorgenden, Hülfe; er sandt ihn mit Kriegsvolk	Dem geächteten, Freundschaft, Ohtheres Sohne;	a friend in his plight; with men he supported	when Eadgils was friendless, aiding his cause	2393	when in distress a friend ; with people he supported,	Becoming an enemy. Ohthere's son then	friend to the friendless, and forces sent
2394	ofer saé síde sunu Óhteres	Ueber die salzge See, den Sohn Ochthers,	Und sandt' übers Meer ihm Mannschaft zu,	over the wide sea the son of Ohtere,	with weapons and warriors over the wide sea,	2394	over the wide sea, Ohthere's son,	Went with a war-troop o'er the wide-stretching currents	over the sea to the son of Ohtere,
2395	wigum ond waépnum· hé gewræc syððan	Mit Rossen und Rüstungen, daß er Rache fand	Rosse und Waffen: die Rache gelang	with warriors and weapons; he had vengeance then	sending him men. The feud was settled	2395	with warriors and weapons: he afterwards avenged	With warriors and weapons: with woe-journeys cold he	weapons and warriors: well repaid he
2396	cealdum cearsiðum· cyning ealdre binéat:	In kalten Kummerfahrten, und der König erlag.	Auf kalter Kriegsfahrt, der König kam um.	in cold grief-bringing ventures, he deprived the king of his life:	on a comfortless campaign when he killed Onela.	2396	with cold sad fortunes, their king of life depriv'd.	After avenged him, the king's life he took.	those care-paths cold when the king he slew.
2397	swá hé níða gehwane genesen hæfde	So war er gar vielen Gefahren entronnen,	So war Ecgtheows Erbe aus allen Kämpfen	so he each of the enmities had survived,	And so the son of Ecgtheow had survived	2397	Thus he every enmity had outliv'd,	So he came off uninjured from all of his battles,	Thus safe through struggles the son of Ecgtheow
2398	slíðra geslyhta, sunu Ecgðíowes,	Viel schweren Schlachten, der Sohn des Ecgtheow,	Glücklich gerettet, aus grimmigen Schlachten,	dire conflicts, the son of Ecgetheow,	every extreme, excelling himself in daring and	2398	every fierce conflict, Ecgtheow's son,	Perilous fights, offspring of Ecgtheow,	had passed a plenty, through perils dire,
2399	ellenweorca oð ðone ánne dæg	Mit der Arme Kraft, bis auf den Einen Tag,	Aus jeder Gefahr, bis zu jenem Tage,	deeds of courage, until the one day,	in danger, until the day arrived	2399	every valorous work, until that one day,	From his deeds of daring, till that day most momentous	with daring deeds, till this day was come
2400	þé hé wið þám wyrme gewegan sceolde.	Wo er wider den Wurm sich wehren sollte.	Da der wehrhafte Held mit dem Wurme stritt.	when he with the serpent must struggle.	when he had to come face to face with the dragon.	2400	when he against the worm must proceed.	When he fate-driven fared to fight with the dragon.	that doomed him now with the dragon to strive.
2401	Gewát þá twelfa sum torne gebolgen	Da gieng selbzwölfter von Zorn erfüllt	Selbzwölft zog er aus, zornigen Mutes,	Then he went, one of twelve, swollen with anger,	The lord of the Geats took eleven comrades	2401	Went then with xii. others, with anger swollen,	With eleven companions the prince of the Geatmen	With comrades eleven the lord of Geats
2402	dryhten Géata, dracan scéawian·	Der Walter der Wedern, den Wurm zu schauen.	Der König der Gauten, zum Kampf mit dem Drachen.	the lord of the Geats, to behold the dragon;	and went in a rage to reconnoitre.	2402	the Goths' lord, the dragon to behold ;	Went lowering with fury to look at the fire-drake:	swollen in rage went seeking the dragon.
2403	hæfde þá gefrúnen hwanan sío faéhð árás	Erfahren zuvor hatt er der Feindschaft Ursprung,	Er erfuhr bereits, wie die Fehde anfing,	he had heard then whence this feud arose,	By then he had discovered the cause of the affliction	2403	he had then learn'd whence the hostility arose,	Inquiring he'd found how the feud had arisen,	He had heard whence all the harm arose
2404	bealoníð biorna: him tó bearme cwóm	Des Unheils seiner Helden: aus der Hand des Entwenders	Des Volkes Not, da der Finder ihm	wicked hostility for men: to his bosom came	being visited on the people. The precious cup	2404	baleful enmity of warriors ; for his bane to him had come	Hate to his heroes; the highly-famed gem-vessel	and the killing of clansmen; that cup of price
2405	máðþumfæt maére, þurh ðæs meldan hond·	War das kostbare Kleinod ihm zugekommen.	Den schimmernden Kelch in den Schoß gelegt.	the precious vessel, through the informer's hand;	had come to him from the hand of the finder,	2405	the fam'd precious vessel, through the discoverer's hand,	Was brought to his keeping through the hand of th' informer.	on the lap of the lord had been laid by the finder.
2406	sé wæs on ðám ðréate þreottéoða secg	Von den Degen war dieser der dreizehnte,	Der mußte den Degen als dreizehnter folgen,	he was in that group the thirteenth man,	the one who had started all this strife	2406	who in that band was the thirteenth man,	That in the throng was thirteenth of heroes,	In the throng was this one thirteenth man,
2407	sé ðæs orleges ór onstealde	Er, der des Uebels Anfang verschuldet;	Der alles Unheils Urheber war,	he who this strife's origin brought about,	and was now added as a thirteenth to their number.	2407	who of that strife the beginning caus'd ;	That caused the beginning of conflict so bitter,	starter of all the strife and ill,
2408	hæft hygegiómor· sceolde héan ðonon	In Banden jammernd gieng er des Hohnes Ziel,	Der elende Sklave; den Edlingen mußt' er,	the gloomy-minded captive; he was obliged, humbly, thence	They press-ganged and compelled this poor creature	2408	he had a sad mind, he must humble thence	Captive and wretched, must sad-mooded thenceward	care-laden captive; cringing thence
2409	wong wísian· hé ofer willan gíong	Ihnen den Weg zu weisen widerwillig,	Wenn auch widerwillig, die Wege zeigen.	to lead the way to the place; he went against his will	to be their guide. Against his will	2409	the plain point out: against his will he went,	Point out the place: he passed then unwillingly	forced and reluctant, he led them on
2410	tó ðæs ðe hé eorðsele ánne wisse	Weil Er alleine den Erdsaal wuste,	So führt' er sie denn zu der finstern Höhle,	to where the earth-hall he alone knew,	he led them to the earth-vault he alone knew,	2410	because that he the earth -hall alone knew,	To the spot where he knew of the notable cavern,	till he came in ken of that cavern-hall,
2411	hlaéw under hrúsan holmwylme néh	Die unterirdische Höhle unweit der See,	Dem gewölbten Grab an der wogenden Meerflut,	the cairn under the ground near the surging of the sea,	an underground barrow near the sea-billows	2411	the mound under the earth, to the sea-raging near,	The cave under earth, not far from the ocean,	the barrow delved near billowy surges,
2412	ýðgewinne· sé wæs innan full	Der tobenden Flut. Erfüllt war er innen	Das im Innern barg das edle Metall,	the struggle of the waves; it was full inside	and heaving waves, heaped inside	2412	the strife of waves, it was full within	The anger of eddies, which inward was full of	flood of ocean. Within ’twas full
2413	wraétta ond wíra· weard unhíore	Mit herrlichen Schätzen; doch ein unheimlicher Wächter,	Die funkelnden Schätze; der furchtbare Wächter,	of jewels and intricate metal-work; an unpleasant guard,	with exquisite metalwork. The one who stood guard	2413	of ornaments and wires ; a monstrous guardian,	Jewels and wires: a warden uncanny,	of wire-gold and jewels; a jealous warden,
2414	gearo gúðfreca goldmáðmas héold	Ein kampfkühner, hielt die Kleinode in Hut,	Der Kleinode Hüter, lag kampfbereit	ready, eager war-fighter held golden treasures	was dangerous and watchful, warden of that trove	2414	a ready bold warrior, held the golden treasures,	Warrior weaponed, wardered the treasure,	warrior trusty, the treasures held,
2415	eald under eorðan· næs þæt ýðe céap	Ein alter, unter der Erde. Nicht allzu leicht wars,	Auf der Lauer im Fels: nicht leichten Kaufes	old under the earth; that was not an easy bargain,	buried under earth: no easy bargain	2415	old, under the earth: that was no easy bargain	Old under earth; no easy possession	lurked in his lair. Not light the task
2416	tó gegangenne gumena aénigum.	Das Gut zu erlangen der Leute Einem.	Vermochte den Eingang ein Mensch zu erzwingen.	to obtain for any man.	would be made in that place by any man.	2416	to obtain for any man.	For any of earth-folk access to get to.	of entrance for any of earth-born men!
2417	Gesæt ðá on næsse níðheard cyning·	Bei der Klippe der kampfharte König saß,	Auf dem Vorgebirg' nun ließ der Fürst sich nieder,	Then on the headland sat the violence-hard king,	The veteran king sat down on the cliff-top.	2417	Sat then on the ness the bold warrior king,	Then the battle-brave atheling sat on the naze-edge,	Sat on the headland the hero king,
2418	þenden haélo ábéad heorðgenéatum	Heil zu entbieten den Heerdgenoßen,	Seinen Heilgruß bietend den Herdgenossen,	while prosperity bid to his hearth-companions,	He wished good luck to the Geats who had shared	2418	while he bade farewell to his hearth- enjoyers,	While the gold-friend of Geatmen gracious saluted	spake words of hail to his hearth-companions,
2419	goldwine Géata· him wæs geómor sefa	Der Geaten Goldfreund. Sein wanker Geist	Des Hortes Spender. Sein Herz war bekümmert,	the gold-friend of the Geats; in him his heart was sad,	his hearth and his gold. He was sad at heart,	2419	the Goths' gold- friend: wandering and death-bound,	His fireside-companions: woe was his spirit,	gold-friend of Geats. All gloomy his soul,
2420	waéfre ond wælfús, wyrd ungemete néah	War trüb und todbereit. Schon trat Wurd heran,	Voll düstrer Ahnung, denn dräuend stand	restless and slaughter-eager, fate all too near	unsettled yet ready, sensing his death.	2420	the fate close at hand, his mind was sad,	Death-boding, wav'ring; Weird very near him,	wavering, death-bound. Wyrd full nigh
2421	sé ðone gomelan grétan sceolde,	Die bald den Greisen grüßen sollte,	Schon Wyrd (Schicksal) ihm zu Häupten, des würdigen Greises	which the old man must greet,	His fate hovered near, unknowable but certain:	2421	which the aged man must greet,	Who must seize the old hero, his soul-treasure look for,	stood ready to greet the gray-haired man,
2422	sécean sáwle hord, sundur gedaélan	Der Seele Hort zu suchen und zu scheiden beide,	Leben zu enden, zu lösen die Seele	seeking the treasure of his soul, sever asunder	it would soon claim his coffered soul,	2422	must seek his soul - treasure, asunder part	Dragging aloof his life from his body:	to seize his soul-hoard, sunder apart
2423	líf wið líce· nó þon lange wæs	Leib und Leben. Nicht lange mehr blieb noch	Von des Leibes Banden - nicht lange mehr sollte	life from limb; it was not for long then	part life from limb. Before long	2423	life from body: not then long was	Not flesh-hidden long was the folk-leader's spirit.	life and body. Not long would be
2424	feorh æþelinges flaésce bewunden.	In Fleisch gewunden des Fürsten Seele.	Sie umfangen sein von des Fleisches Hülle.	the nobleman's life would be wound in his flesh.	the prince’s spirit would spin free from his body.	2424	the prince's life wrapt in flesh.	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	the warrior’s spirit enwound with flesh.
2425	Bíowulf maþelade bearn Ecgðéowes:	Beowulf sprach, der Geborne Ecgtheows:	Also sprach Beowulf, Ecgtheows Sohn:	Beowulf spoke, the son of Edgetheow:	Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke:	2425	Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:	„I survived in my youth-days many a conflict,	Beowulf spake, the bairn of Ecgtheow:—
2426	'Fela ic on giogoðe gúðraésa genæs	»Viel Kämpfe hab ich in der Kraft der Jugend,	'Ich bestand schon in jungen Jahren viele	'In youth I many war-storms survived,	“Many a skirmish I survived when I was young	2426	“I in youth many war- onslaughts have outliv'd,	Hours of onset: that all I remember.	“Through store of struggles I strove in youth,
2427	orleghwíla· ic þæt eall gemon·	Viel Unheil überstanden: des allen gedenk ich nun.	Ernste Kämpfe: an alle gedenk' ich.	in battle-times; I remember all of that;	and many times of war: I remember them well.	2427	hours of warfare ; I all that remember:	I was seven-winters old when the jewel-prince took me,	mighty feuds; I mind them all.
2428	ic wæs syfanwintre þá mec sinca baldor	Sieben Winter zählt ich als mich der Schatzvertheiler,	Ich war sieben Winter, da sandte zum Vater	I was seven-winters (old) when me the lord of treasure,	At seven, I was fostered out by my father,	2428	I was seven winters old, when me the lord of treasures,	High-lord of heroes, at the hands of my father,	I was seven years old when the sovran of rings,
2429	fréawine folca æt mínum fæder genam·	Der Fürst der Völker, meinem Vater entnahm.	Boten der Fürst, der Brecher der Ringe,	the lord and friend of the folk, took from my father;	left in the charge of my people’s lord.	2429	the noble friend of nations, from my father took,	Hrethel the hero-king had me in keeping,	friend-of-his-folk, from my father took me,
2430	héold mec ond hæfde Hréðel cyning·	Da hielt und hegte mich Hredel der König,	An den Hof mich zu holen; und Hredel gönnte	held and had me King Hrethel,	King Hrethel kept me and took care of me,	2430	held and had me Hrethel the king ;	Gave me treasure and feasting, our kinship remembered;	had me, and held me, Hrethel the king,
2431	geaf mé sinc ond symbel· sibbe gemunde·	Gab mir Schatz und Kost, der Sippe gedenkend.	Mir seltene Schätze, der Sippe gedenk,	gave me treasure and feast, recalled kinship;	was open-handed, behaved like a kinsman.	2431	of our kinship was mindful ; I was not to him in life	Not ever was I any less dear to him	with food and fee, faithful in kinship.
2432	næs ic him tó life láðra ówihte	Nicht war ich ihm lebenslang ein leiderer Mann	Und des Mahles Freuden; nicht minder lieb	I was not by him in life less in aught,	While I was his ward, he treated me no worse	2432	in aught more unwelcome, gave me treasure and feasting,	Knight in the boroughs, than the bairns of his household,	Ne’er, while I lived there, he loathlier found me,
2433	beorn in burgum þonne his bearna hwylc	In Bau und Burg als der Gebornen Einer,	War dem Könige ich, als die eigenen Knaben,	a man in citadel, than each of his own sons,	as a wean about the place than one of his own boys,	2433	a warrior in his burghs, than any of his children,	Herebald and Hæthcyn and Higelac mine.	bairn in the burg, than his birthright sons,
2434	Herebeald ond Hæðcyn oððe Hygelác mín.	Herebeald und Hädkynn und mein Hygelak.	Herebeald, Hädcyn und *mein* Hygelac.	Herebeald and Haethcyn or my Hygelac.	Herebeald and Haethcyn, or my own Hygelac.	2434	Herebeald and Hæthcyn, or my Hygelac.	To the eldest unjustly by acts of a kinsman	Herebeald and Hæthcyn and Hygelac mine.
2435	Wæs þám yldestan ungedéfelice	Seinem Aeltesten ward ungeziemend	Den Ältesten streckte aus Ungeschick	For the eldest was, unfittingly,	For the eldest, Herebeald, an unexpected	2435	For the eldest was unbecomingly,	Was murder-bed strewn, since him Hæthcyn from horn-bow	For the eldest of these, by unmeet chance,
2436	maéges daédum morþorbed strëd	Das letzte Bett gestreut von des Bruders Hand,	Ein Blutsverwandter aufs Bette des Todes,	by a kinsman's deeds a death-bed strewed,	deathbed was laid out, through a brother’s doing,	2436	by his brother's deed, the death-bed strew'd,	His sheltering chieftain shot with an arrow,	by kinsman’s deed, was the death-bed strewn,
2437	syððan hyne Hæðcyn of hornbogan	Da Hädkynn ihn vom Hornbogen	Da Hädcyn ihn vom hörnernen Bogen,	when him Haethcyn from a horn-bow	when Haethcyn bent his horn-tipped bow	2437	when Hæthcyn him from his horn'd bow,	Erred in his aim and injured his kinsman,	when Hæthcyn killed him with horny bow,
2438	his fréawine fláne geswencte·	Den fürstlichen Freund mit dem Pfeil erlegte:	Verfehlend das Ziel, mit dem Pfeile traf	his friend and lord struck down with an arrow,	and loosed the arrow that destroyed his life.	2438	his lord and friend, with a shaft laid low;	One brother the other, with blood-sprinkled spear:	his own dear liege laid low with an arrow,
2439	miste mercelses ond his maég ofscét	Das Merkziel missend aus mordlicher Hand	Und so den Freund und Gefährten erschoß,	missed his mark and his kinsman shot dead,	He shot wide and buried a shaft	2439	he miss'd his mark, and his kinsman shot,	'Twas a feeless fight, finished in malice,	missed the mark and his mate shot down,
2440	bróðor óðerne blódigan gáre·	Traf Bruder den Bruder mit blutiger Spitze.	Den eigenen Bruder mit blutigem Eisen.	the one brother the other with a bloody bolt;	in the flesh and blood of his own brother.	2440	one brother another, with a bloody arrow:	Sad to his spirit; the folk-prince however	one brother the other, with bloody shaft.
2441	þæt wæs feohléas gefeoht fyrenum gesyngad,	Unsühnbar war der Schuß, ein sündhafter Frevel,	Die gräßliche Schuld war durch Gold nicht sühnbar,	that was an irreparable fight, grieviously wronged,	That offence was beyond redress, a wrongfooting	2441	that was a priceless fight, criminally perpetrated,	Had to part from existence with vengeance untaken.	A feeless fight and a fearful sin,
2442	hreðre hygeméðe· sceolde hwæðre swá þéah	Herzbrechend Hredeln: der Held ja muste,	Der Herzenskummer, den Hredel erlitt, -	heart-wearying in the breast; yet must though	of the heart’s affections; for who could avenge	2442	heart-wearying to the soul: yet nathless must	So to hoar-headed hero 'tis heavily crushing	horror to Hrethel; yet, hard as it was,
2443	æðeling unwrecen ealdres linnan.	Der junge Edeling, ungerochen sterben.	Doch ungerächt blieb des Edlings Tötung:	the noble unavenged be parted from life.	the prince’s life or pay his death-price?	2443	the prince unavenged lose his life ;	To live to see his son as he rideth	unavenged must the atheling die!
2444	Swá bið geómorlíc gomelum ceorle	Zu graunvoll wär es dem greisen Fürsten,	Denn der Gram ist zu groß für den greisen Mann,	In the same way it is tragic for an old man	It was like the misery felt by an old man	2444	so sad it is, for an aged man	Young on the gallows: then measures he chanteth,	Too awful it is for an agéd man
2445	tó gebídanne þæt his byre ríde	Wenn er leiden sollte, daß sein liebes Kind	Den Sohn zu sehen am Seile hängend,	to abide that his son rides	who has lived to see his son’s body	2445	to await that his child hang	A song of sorrow, when his son is hanging	to bide and bear, that his bairn so young
2446	giong on galgan: þonne hé gyd wrece,	Jung den Galgen ritte: dann begänn er ein Klagelied,	Den Jüngling am Galgen, - jammernd erhebt er	young on the gallows: then he utters a dirge,	swing on the gallows. He begins to keen	2446	young on the gallows: then may he a lay recite,	For the raven's delight, and aged and hoary	rides on the gallows. A rime he makes,
2447	sárigne sang þonne his sunu hangað	Gar sorglichen Sang, wenn der Sohn ihm hienge	Den Trauersang, wenn der Tote schaukelt	a sorrowing song, that his son hangs	and weep for his boy, watching the raven	2447	a sorrowful song, when his son hangs	He is unable to offer any assistance.	sorrow-song for his son there hanging
2448	hrefne tó hróðre ond hé him helpan ne mæg	Den Raben zum Raub, und er Rettung ihm	Dem Raben zur Lust und Rettung nicht mehr	for the pleasure of the raven, and he can not him help,	gloat where he hangs: he can be of no help.	2448	for solace to the raven, and he him help may not,	Every morning his offspring's departure	as rapture of ravens; no rescue now
2449	eald ond infród aénige gefremman·	Vor Alter unkräftig irgend nicht wüste.	Der gebeugte Recke ihm bringen kann.	old and experienced, any provide;	The wisdom of age is worthless to him.	2449	old and feeble, any afford:	Is constant recalled: he cares not to wait for	can come from the old, disabled man!
2450	symble bið gemyndgad morna gehwylce	Jeden Morgen gemahnt im Gemüth ihm nun	Erinnert wird er zu allen Stunden	ever is reminded each morning,	Morning after morning, he wakes to remember	2450	ever will he be reminded, every morning,	The birth of an heir in his borough-enclosures,	Still is he minded, as morning breaks,
2451	eaforan ellorsíð· óðres ne gýmeð	Seiner Abkunft Ausgang. Keinen Andern mehr	An den Hingang des Erben, er hofft nicht mehr	of the other-world journey of his son; another he heeds not	that his child is gone; he has no interest	2451	of his offspring's death ; another he cares not	Since that one through death-pain the deeds hath experienced.	of the heir gone elsewhere; another he hopes not
2452	tó gebídanne burgum in innan	Hofft er im Hause behalten zu mögen	Daß ein anderer ihm im Innern der Burg	to wait for within the strongholds,	in living on until another heir	2452	to await within his burghs,	He heart-grieved beholds in the house of his son the	he will bide to see his burg within
2453	yrfeweardas þonne se án hafað	Als des Erbes Pfleger, wenn der Eine so	Erwachsen werde, da widriges Schicksal	guardian of inheritance, when the one he has	is born in the hall, now that his first-born	2453	another heir, when the one has,	Wine-building wasted, the wind-lodging places	as ward for his wealth, now the one has found
2454	þurh déaðes nýd daéda gefondad·	In der Todesnoth die That gebüßt hat.	Dem einen eben das Ende brachte.	through Death's compulsion experienced deeds;	has entered death’s dominion forever.	2454	through death's necessity, his deeds expiated.	Reaved of their roaring; the riders are sleeping,	doom of death that the deed incurred.
2455	gesyhð sorhcearig on his suna búre	Vorsorgend sieht er in des Sohnes Haus	Harmvoll sieht er im Hofe des Sohnes	he sees, sad and sorrowful, in his son's dwelling	He gazes sorrowfully at his son’s dwelling,	2455	He sees sorrow- anxious in his son's bower	The knights in the grave; there's no sound of the harp-wood,	Forlorn he looks on the lodge of his son,
2456	wínsele wéstne windge reste	Den Wonnesaal wüst, vom Wind durchstürmt,	Den Weinsaal verödet, vom Winde durchfegt,	a wine-hall wasted, a wind-swept resting place	the banquet hall bereft of all delight,	2456	the wine-hall desert, wind-rush'd,	Joy in the yards, as of yore were familiar.	wine-hall waste and wind-swept chambers
2457	réote berofene· rídend swefað	Des Rauchs beraubt; der Reiter schlummert	Beraubt des Daches; der Ritter schläft,	bereft of joy; the riders sleep,	the windswept hearthstone; the horsemen are sleeping,	2457	of the rote bereft: hanging sleeps		reft of revel. The rider sleepeth,
2458	hæleð in hoðman· nis þaér hearpan swég	Im Heldenhügel; Harfenklang gebricht,	Der Held im Grabe; die Harfe verstummte,	heroes hidden in graves; there is not sound of harp,	the warriors under ground; what was is no more.	2458	the warrior in darkness ; there is no sound of harp,		the hero, far-hidden; no harp resounds,
2459	gomen in geardum swylce ðaér iú waéron.	Sang in den Sälen, wie es sonst dort war.	Der frohe Jubel, der früher dort herrschte.	revelry in the courts, such as long ago there was.	No tunes from the harp, no cheer raised in the yard.	2459	no mirth in the courts, as there were of old.		in the courts no wassail, as once was heard.

34. Beginn des Kampfes (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2460	Gewíteð þonne on sealman· sorhléoð gæleð	Dann geht er zum Lager sich leidvoll härmend	Zur Kammer dann geht er, klagt auch dort	He goes then to his bed, sings a song of sorrow,	Alone with his longing, he lies down on his bed	2460	Then passes he to songs, a sad lay sings,	„He seeks then his chamber, singeth a woe-song	“Then he goes to his chamber, a grief-song chants
2461	án æfter ánum· þúhte him eall tó rúm	Nach dem Einen der Eine: ihm ist Alles zu weit,	Einsam sein Leid: es scheint alles zu weit ihm,	one man on account of one man; it seemed to him all too roomy,	and sings a lament; everything seems too large,	2461	one after one: all seem'd to him too spacious,	One for the other; all too extensive	alone for his lost. Too large all seems,
2462	wongas ond wícstede. Swá Wedra helm	Hof und Halle. So nach Herebeald	Wohnsitz und Flur. - Der Wettermark Fürst	the fields and the dwelling-place. Thus the Helm of the Wederas	the steadings and the fields. Such was the feeling	2462	the plains and habitation. Thus the Weders' helm,	Seemed homesteads and plains. So the helm of the Weders	homestead and house. So the helmet-of-Weders
2463	æfter Herebealde heortan sorge	Trug der Wedern Helm des Herzens Kummer	Härmte sich auch so um Herebeald,	on account of Herebeald heart's sorrow,	of loss endured by the lord of the Geats	2463	after Herebealde, heart's sorrow	Mindful of Herebald heart-sorrow carried,	hid in his heart for Herebeald
2464	weallinde, wæg: wihte ne meahte	Wallend im Busen. Doch wollt er des Leides	Vom Kummer gequält, doch konnt' er nimmer	welling, endured: not a whit could he	after Herebeald’s death. He was helplessly placed	2464	boiling bore ; he in no wise might,	Stirred with emotion, nowise was able	waves of woe. No way could he take
2465	on ðám feorhbonan faéghðe gebétan·	Nicht Sühne suchen an des Schuldigen Haupt.	An dem Täter blutig den Totschlag rächen,	on that life-slayer settle a feud;	to set to rights the wrong committed,	2465	on the murderer the feud avenge ;	To wreak his ruin on the ruthless destroyer:	to avenge on the slayer slaughter so foul;
2466	nó ðý aér hé þone heaðorinc hatian ne meahte	Nicht kränken konnt er den Kampfeshelden	Nicht hassen einmal den Heldenjüngling,	nor the more for that warrior could he show hatred	could not punish the killer in accordance with the law	2466	nor the sooner he the warrior could hate	He was unable to follow the warrior with hatred,	nor e’en could he harass that hero at all
2467	láðum daédum þéah him léof ne wæs·	Mit leiden Thaten, liebt' er ihn gleich nicht mehr.	Wenn die schwere Schuld auch schwächte die Liebe.	with hostile acts, though he by him was not loved;	of the blood-feud, although he felt no love for him.	2467	with hostile deeds, although he was not dear to him.	With deeds that were direful, though dear he not held him.	with loathing deed, though he loved him not.
2468	hé ðá mid þaére sorhge þé him sío sár belamp	Da mit so schweren Sorgen dieser Schmerz ihn betraf,	Dies grimme Geschick vergällt' ihm das Leben,	he then with that sorrow, which on him that sorely befell,	Heartsore, wearied, he turned away	2468	He then with that sorrow, chose God's light,	Then pressed by the pang this pain occasioned him,	And so for the sorrow his soul endured,
2469	gumdréam ofgeaf· godes léoht gecéas·	Ließ er der Erde Lust und erkor das Licht Gottes.	So ging er hinauf zu dem göttlichen Licht	he gave over human joys, choose God's light;	from life’s joys, chose God’s light	2469	when him that pain befel, gave up the joy of men,	He gave up glee, God-light elected;	men’s gladness he gave up and God’s light chose.
2470	eaferum laéfde swá déð éadig mon	Den Kindern ließ er wie Könige pflegen,	Und ließ den Söhnen Land und Burgen,	to his heirs he left, as does a fortunate man,	and departed, leaving buildings and lands	2470	to his offspring left as does a prosperous man)	He left to his sons, as the man that is rich does,	Lands and cities he left his sons
2471	lond ond léodbyrig þá hé of lífe gewát.	Land und Leuteburg, da er vom Leben schied.	Der begüterte Fürst, als das Grab ihn aufnahm.	the land and the folk-citadel, when he departed from life.	to his sons, as a man of substance will.	2471	land and native city, when he from life departed.	His land and fortress, when from life he departed.	(as the wealthy do) when he went from earth.
2472	Þá wæs synn ond sacu Swéona ond Géata	Nun suchten sich Geaten und Schweden heim	Doch jetzt gab's Streit zwischen Gauten und Schweden,	Then was injury and strife of the Swedes and the Geats	“Then over the wide sea Swedes and Geats	2472	Then was sin and strife of Swedes and Goths,	Then was crime and hostility 'twixt Swedes and Geatmen,	There was strife and struggle ’twixt Swede and Geat
2473	ofer wíd wæter wróht gemaéne	Ueber das weite Waßer in wüthigem Kampf,	Wiewohl das weite Wasser sie trennte,	over the wide water a quarrel shared,	battled and feuded and fought without quarter.	2473	over the wide water dissension common,	O'er wide-stretching water warring was mutual,	o’er the width of waters; war arose,
2474	hereníð hearda syððan Hréðel swealt	Zu herbem Heerstreit nach Hredels Tod,	Harten Kampf nach Hredels Tode,	hard military-spite, after Hrethel died,	Hostilities broke out when Hrethel died.	2474	cruel war-hate, after Hrethel died,	Burdensome hatred, when Hrethel had perished,	hard battle-horror, when Hrethel died,
2475	oððe him Ongenðéowes eaferan waéran	Da die edeln Kämpen König Ongentheows,	Da Ongentheows Söhne im Osten des Meeres,	and to him Ongentheow's heirs were	Ongentheow’s sons were unrelenting,	2475	or to him Ongentheow's sons were	And Ongentheow's offspring were active and valiant,	and Ongentheow’s offspring grew
2476	frome fyrdhwate· fréode ne woldon	Die fahrtschnellen Helden, nicht Frieden wollten	Die furchtlosen Helden, den Frieden nicht länger	vigorous and martial; they did not wish friendship	refusing to make peace, campaigning violently	2476	bold martial leaders, peace would not	Wished not to hold to peace oversea, but	strife-keen, bold, nor brooked o’er the seas
2477	ofer heafo healdan ac ymb Hréosnabeorh	Uebers Haf hin halten und beim Hreosnaberg	Hielten und häufig um Hreosnaborg	to hold across the ocean, but around Hreosnabeorh	from coast to coast, constantly setting up	2477	over the water hold, but around Hreosna-beorh	Round Hreosna-beorh often accomplished	pact of peace, but pushed their hosts
2478	eatolne inwitscear oft gefremedon	Mit ingrimmem Anfall oft uns bedrohten.	Verheerend mit wildem Wüten hausten.	horrible, malicious raiding often committed	terrible ambushes around Hreasnahill.	2478	dire artifice oft perpetrated ;	Cruelest massacre. This my kinsman avengèd,	to harass in hatred by Hreosnabeorh.
2479	þæt maégwine míne gewraécan,	Da rächten wohl meine Verwandten und Freunde	Wohl rächte dann, wie es ruchbar ward,	that kin-friends of mine avenged,	My own kith and kin avenged	2479	that my kinsmen avenged,	The feud and fury, as 'tis found on inquiry,	Men of my folk for that feud had vengeance,
2480	faéhðe ond fyrene swá hyt gefraége wæs	Frevel und Fehde wie es volkskund ist;	Mein eignes Geschlecht den argen Frevel,	feud and crime, as it was famous,	these evil events, as everybody knows,	2480	the enmity and crime, as it was well known,	Though one of them paid it with forfeit of life-joys,	for woful war (’tis widely known),
2481	þéah ðe óðer his ealdre gebohte	Doch entgalt es der Eine mit dem eigenen Leben,	Doch der König selber erkaufte teuer	though one of the two with his life paid,	but the price was high: one of them paid	2481	although one [of them] with his life it bought,	With price that was hard: the struggle became then	though one of them bought it with blood of his heart,
2482	heardan céape· Hæðcynne wearð	Ein herber Kaufpreis: dem Hädkynn ward,	Den schweren Sieg: im Schlachtgetümmel	a hard bargain; for Hæthcyn was,	with his life. Haethcyn, lord of the Geats,	2482	a hard bargain: for Hæthcyn was,	Fatal to Hæthcyn, lord of the Geatmen.	a bargain hard: for Hæthcyn proved
2483	Géata dryhtne gúð onsaége.	Dem König der Geaten der Kampf verderblich.	Kam Hädcyn um, der Herrscher der Gauten.	the Geats' lord, war impending.	met his fate there and fell in the battle.	2483	the Goths' lord, war not idle.	Then I heard that at morning one brother the other	fatal that fray, for the first-of-Geats.
2484	Þá ic on morgne gefrægn maég óðerne	Doch erfuhr man am Morgen, daß ein Vetter den andern	Am Morgen hat dann an dem Mörder gerächt	Then I heard in the morning that one kinsman the other	Then, as I have heard, Hygelac’s sword	2484	Then on the morrow, I have heard, that the other kinsman	With edges of irons egged on to murder,	At morn, I heard, was the murderer killed
2485	billes ecgum on bonan staélan	Mit des Schwertes Schärfe an dem Schuldigen rächte,	Ein Bruder den andern mit blitzendem Schwerte,	with bill's edges took vengeance on the slayer,	was raised in the morning against Ongentheow,	2485	with falchion's edge stole on the slayer:	Where Ongentheow maketh onset on Eofor:	by kinsman for kinsman, with clash of sword,
2486	þaér Ongenþéow Eofores níosað·	Als den Ongentheow Eofors Angriff ermüdete.	Als Ongentheow den Eofor angriff:	there Ongentheow is attacked by Eofor;	his brother’s killer. When Eofor cleft	2486	there [was] Ongentheow sated with Eofor's enmity,	The helmet crashed, the hoary-haired Scylfing	when Ongentheow met Eofor there.
2487	gúðhelm tóglád· gomela Scylfing	Sein Helm war zerbrochen, bleich zur Erde fiel	Da klaffte der Helm, als die kampferprobte	the war-helm slipped asunder, the agèd Scylfing	the old Swede’s helmet, halved it open,	2487	his war-helm glided off ; the aged Scylfing	Sword-smitten fell, his hand then remembered	Wide split the war-helm: wan he fell,
2488	hréas heaþoblác· hond gemunde	Der alte Schilfing: ihm schien die Faust	Tapfere Hand den Todesstreich führte,	fell battle-pale. The hand remembered	he fell, death-pale: his feud-calloused hand	2488	fell pale: yet did his hand remember	Feud-hate sufficient, refused not the death-blow.	hoary Scylfing; the hand that smote him
2489	faéhðo genóge· feorhsweng ne oftéah.	Und die Fehde schwer genug: er entschlug nicht den Todesstreich.	Und stürzend erblich der stolze Scylfing (Schwede).	feuds a-plenty, did not withhold life-blow.	could not stave off the fatal stroke.	2489	the feud full well, nor withdrew the fatal stroke.	The gems that he gave me, with jewel-bright sword I	of feud was mindful, nor flinched from the death-blow.
2490	Ic him þá máðmas þé hé mé sealde	»In diesem Kriege konnt ich dem König die Schätze,	So gut ich konnte, vergalt ich die Schätze,	I to him the treasures, which he had given me,	“The treasures that Hygelac lavished on me	2490	I him the treasures, that he had given me,	'Quited in contest, as occasion was offered:	—“For all that he gave me, my gleaming sword
2491	geald æt gúðe swá mé gifeðe wæs	Die er an mich gewendet, wohl alle vergelten	Die der König verlieh, in Kampf und Streit	repaid in war, as was granted to me,	I paid for when I fought, as fortune allowed me,	2491	paid in warfare, as was granted me,	Land he allowed me, life-joy at homestead,	repaid him at war,—such power I wielded,—
2492	léohtan sweorde· hé mé lond forgeaf	Mit lichtem Schwerte. Land gab er mir	Mit dem leuchtenden Schwerte, das Land, das er schenkte,	with flashing sword; he gave me land,	with my glittering sword. He gave me land	2492	with my bright sword. He gave me land,	Manor to live on. Little he needed	for lordly treasure: with land he entrusted me,
2493	eard éðelwyn· næs him aénig þearf	Und Erbsitzwonne: darum war ihm nicht Noth	Und den Edelsitz. Nicht einmal braucht' er	earth, the joy of homeland; there was not for him any need,	and the security land brings, so he had no call	2493	a paternal home's delight ; he had no want,	From Gepids or Danes or in Sweden to look for	homestead and house. He had no need
2494	þæt hé tó Gifðum oððe tó Gár-Denum	Bei den Gifden oder bei den Geerdänen,	Im Gau der Schweden, bei Gifden und Dänen	that he among the Gifthas or the Spear-Danes	to go looking for some lesser champion,	2494	so that he among Gifthas, or Gar-Danes,	Trooper less true, with treasure to buy him;	from Swedish realm, or from Spear-Dane folk,
2495	oððe in Swíoríce sécean þurfe	Oder im Schwedenreich einen geringern Söldner	Sich minderwertige Männer werben	or in the Swedish Kingdom needed to seek	some mercenary from among the Gifthas	2495	or in Sweden, needed seek,	'Mong foot-soldiers ever in front I would hie me,	or from men of the Gifths, to get him help,—
2496	wyrsan wígfrecan, weorðe gecýpan:	Sich aufzusuchen und mit Schatz zu erkaufen;	Mit schwerem Geld. In der Schar der Krieger	a worse war-eager fighter, to buy with wealth:	or the Spear-Danes or the men of Sweden.	2496	a worse warrior buy with value.	Alone in the vanguard, and evermore gladly	some warrior worse for wage to buy!
2497	symle ic him on féðan beforan wolde	Da Ich seinem Fußvolk vorkämpfen wollte	Mußt' immer ich vorn sein, im ersten Gliede,	always, in the foot-troop, I him wished to go before,	I marched ahead of him, always there	2497	Thus in the host I would before him go,	Warfare shall wage, while this weapon endureth	Ever I fought in the front of all,
2498	ána on orde ond swá tó aldre sceall	Allein an der Spitze wie ich spät im Alter noch will	Und ebenso stets, bis zum Ende des Lebens,	alone in the vanguard, and thus must I always	at the front of the line; and I shall fight like that	2498	alone in front, and so while living shall	That late and early often did serve me	sole to the fore; and so shall I fight
2499	sæcce fremman þenden þis sweord þolað	Im Streite stehen, weil dieser Stahl mir währt,	Kämpfe ich fort, wenn die Klinge aushält,	act in battle, while this sword endures	for as long as I live, as long as this sword	2499	conflict engage in, while this sword endures,	When I proved before heroes the slayer of Dæghrefn,	while I bide in life and this blade shall last
2500	þæt mec aér ond síð oft gelaéste	Der mir oftmals aushielt eh und seitdem,	Die mich früh und spät wie ein Freund begleitet,	that which me, early and later, has often served,	shall last, which has stood me in good stead	2500	which me early and late has oft bestead,	Knight of the Hugmen: he by no means was suffered	that early and late hath loyal proved
2501	syððan ic for dugeðum Dæghrefne wearð	Da ich vor den Degen den Dagräfn,	Seit ich Däghrefn fällte, den Degen der Hugen,	since I, in front of the legions, of Daeghrefn was	late and soon, ever since I killed	2501	since I valorously of Dæghrefn was	To the king of the Frisians to carry the jewels,	since for my doughtiness Dæghrefn fell,
2502	tó handbonan, Húga cempan·	Den Helden der Hugen, hinwarf und tödtete.	In der Gegner Mitte; ihm glückt' es nicht,	his slayer by hand, the champion of the Hugas;	Dayraven the Frank in front of the two armies.	2502	the slayer, the Hugas' champion ;	The breast-decoration; but the banner-possessor	slain by my hand, the Hugas’ champion.
2503	nalles hé ðá frætwe Fréscyninge	Er sollte den Schmuck dem Schirmherrn der Friesen,	Den funkelnden Brustschmuck dem Friesenkönig	in no way the precious ornaments to the Frisian king,	He brought back no looted breastplate	2503	not the decoration he to the Frisian king,	Bowed in the battle, brave-mooded atheling.	Nor fared he thence to the Frisian king
2504	bréostweorðunge bringan móste	Die Brustzierde nicht bringen dürfen,	Als Beute zu bringen: den Bannerträger	breast-adorning, was he able to bring,	to the Frisian king, but fell in battle,	2504	the breast-honour, might bring,	No weapon was slayer, but war-grapple broke then	with the booty back, and breast-adornments;
2505	ac in cempan gecrong cumbles hyrde	Sondern im Streit erstarb der Standarthüter,	Entraffte der Tod, den tapfern Recken.	but rather with his contingent fell the banner's keeper,	their standard-bearer, high-born and brave.	2505	but in battle sank the standard's guardian,	The surge of his spirit, his body destroying.	but, slain in struggle, that standard-bearer
2506	æþeling on elne· ne wæs ecg bona	Der rasche Recke. Ihn raffte das Schwert nicht:	Nicht mit Schwertes Schneide erschlug ich ihn,	the noble in courage; blade's edge was not the killer	No sword blade sent him to his death,	2506	the noble valorously. I slew him not with the sword,	Now shall weapon's edge make war for the treasure,	fell, atheling brave. Not with blade was he slain,
2507	ac him hildegráp heortan wylmas	Mit der Hand griff ich ihm in des Herzens Wallen	Ich brach sein Gebein mit geballter Faust,	but my battle-grip on him his heart's beats,	my bare hands stilled his heartbeats	2507	but in battle grasp'd his heart's throbbings,	And hand and firm-sword.“ Beowulf spake then,	but his bones were broken by brawny gripe,
2508	bánhús gebræc. Nú sceall billes ecg	Und zerbrach das Beinhaus. Das Beil soll mir nun,	Daß das Herz ihm stillstand; der Hieber aber	his bone-house, broke. Now I must with bill's edge,	and wrecked the bone-house. Now blade and hand,	2508	the bone-house brake. Now shall the falchion's edge,	Boast-words uttered--the latest occasion:	his heart-waves stilled.—The sword-edge now,
2509	hond ond heard sweord ymb hord wígan.'	Die Hand und das harte Schwert den Hort erkämpfen.«	Soll in Heldenhand jetzt den Hort erstreiten.'	hand and hard sword fight for the hoard.'	sword and sword-stroke, will assay the hoard.”	2509	the hand and hard sword, for the hoard do battle.“	„I braved in my youth-days battles unnumbered;	hard blade and my hand, for the hoard shall strive.”
2510	Béowulf maðelode béotwordum spræc	Beowulf begann, Erbotworte sprechend	Nun sprach ein Gelübde zum letzen Male	Beowulf declared, spoke vow-words	Beowulf spoke, made a formal boast	2510	Beowulf spake, words of threat utter'd	Still am I willing the struggle to look for,	Beowulf spake, and a battle-vow made,
2511	níehstan síðe: 'Ic genéðde fela	Zum letzten Male: »In der Jugend maß ich oft	Der kühne Beowulf: 'Kämpfe bestand ich	for the last time: 'I have risked many	for the last time: “I risked my life	2511	for the last time: “I have dar'd many	Fame-deeds perform, folk-warden prudent,	his last of all: “I have lived through many
2512	gúða on geogoðe· gýt ic wylle	Mich mit werthen Helden; nun will ich im Alter	Genug in der Jugend, und noch einmal	wars in my youth; yet I wish,	often when I was young. Now I am old,	2512	battles in my youth ; I will yet,	If the hateful despoiler forth from his cavern	wars in my youth; now once again,
2513	fród folces weard faéhðe sécan,	Als meines Volkes Wart noch Fehde suchen	Soll der greise König in grimmigem Streite	old, wise warden of the folk, to seek vendetta,	but as king of the people I shall pursue this fight	2513	a sage guardian of my people, a conflict seek,	Seeketh me out!“ Each of the heroes,	old folk-defender, feud will I seek,
2514	maérðum fremman gif mec se mánsceaða	Und Lob erlangen, wenn der Leuteschädiger	Ehrenvoll steh'n, wenn der Unhold jetzt	to earn renown, if me that wreaker of evil	for the glory of winning, if the evil one will only	2514	gloriously accomplish, if me the atrocious spoiler	Helm-bearers sturdy, he thereupon greeted	do doughty deeds, if the dark destroyer
2515	of eorðsele út geséceð.'	Aus seinem Erdsaal mich hier außen suchen kommt.«	Sein Erdhaus verläßt und zum Angriff schreitet.'	from his earth-hall ventures out to greet.'	abandon his earth-fort and face me in the open.”	2515	from his earth-hall will seek out.“	Belovèd co-liegemen--his last salutation:	forth from his cavern come to fight me!”
2516	Gegrétte ðá gumena gehwylcne	Da grüßt' er noch Jeglichen der Geatenmänner,	Dann redete nochmals die Recken alle	He then saluted each of the men,	Then he addressed each dear companion	2516	He then greeted each of the men,	„No brand would I bear, no blade for the dragon,	Then hailed he the helmeted heroes all,
2517	hwate helmberend hindeman síðe	Der liebe Landfürst zum letztenmale,	Der Heldenfürst an, die Helmbewehrten,	bold helm-bearers for the final time,	one final time, those fighters in their helmets,	2517	the bold helm-bearer, for the last time,	Wist I a way my word-boast to 'complish	for the last time greeting his liegemen dear,
2518	swaése gesíðas: 'Nolde ic sweord beran	Die süßen Gesellen: »Kein Schwert wollt ich tragen	Die teuren Gefährten: 'Ich trüge kein Schwert	dear companions: 'I would not bear a sword,	resolute and high-born: “I would rather not	2518	his dear companions: “I would not bear a sword,	Else with the monster, as with Grendel I did it;	comrades of war: “I should carry no weapon,
2519	waépen tó wyrme gif ic wiste hú	Wider den Wurm wüst ich nur eins:	Im Kampf mit dem Wurm, wenn ich Kenntnis hätte,	a weapon against the wyrm, if I knew how	use a weapon if I knew another way	2519	nor weapon to the worm, if I knew how	But fire in the battle hot I expect there,	no sword to the serpent, if sure I knew
2520	wið ðám áglaécean elles meahte	Wie ich dem übeln Unhold anders möchte	Wie ich anders erlegen das Untier könnte:	against the monster else I might	to grapple with the dragon and make good my boast	2520	against the miserable being Imight else	Furious flame-burning: so I fixed on my body	how, with such enemy, else my vows
2521	gylpe wiðgrípan swá ic gió wið Grendle dyde	Den Grimm vergelten, wie ich Grendeln that.	Denn es glückt mir kaum, ihn wie Grendel zu packen,	grapple for glory, as I did before with Grendel	as I did against Grendel in days gone by.	2521	with gripe grasp at him, as I of old against Grendel did ;	Target and war-mail. The ward of the barrow	I could gain as I did in Grendel’s day.
2522	ac ic ðaér heaðufýres hátes wéne	Aber heiße Kampfglut muß ich hier erwarten,	Da ich feurige Glut zu befürchten habe	but I there furious fire's heat expect,	But I shall be meeting molten venom	2522	but I there intense fire, hot, expect,	I'll not flee from a foot-length, the foeman uncanny.	But fire in this fight I must fear me now,
2523	réðes ond hattres· forðon ic mé on hafu	Gift und Geifer: darum geh ich auch gewappnet	Und giftigen Anhauch. Drum gehe ich diesmal	fierce and poisonous; therefore I have on me	in the fire he breathes, so I go forth	2523	fierce and venomous ; therefore I will have on me	At the wall 'twill befall us as Fate decreeth,	and poisonous breath; so I bring with me
2524	bord ond byrnan· nelle ic beorges weard	Mit Schild und Brünne. Des Berges Hirten	Mit Brünne und Schild. Vor dem Bergwart weich' ich	shield-board and byrnie; nor will I from the barrow's guard	in mail-shirt and shield. I won’t shift a foot	2524	shield and byrnie: I will not (me) the guardian of the mount	Each one's Creator. I am eager in spirit,	breastplate and board. From the barrow’s keeper
2525	oferfléön fótes trem ac unc sceal	Will ich nicht fliehn, den Feind, eines Fußes breit,	Nicht um Fußes Breite: am Felsen ende	flee a foot but for us it must	when I meet the cave-guard: what occurs on the wall	2525	[suffer] to fly over [not] a foot's step ;	With the wingèd war-hero to away with all boasting.	no footbreadth flee I. One fight shall end
2526	weorðan æt wealle swá unc wyrd getéoð	Werd es mit uns beiden wie es Wurd gebeut,	Der Waffengang so, wie Wyrd (Schicksal) es fügt,	happen at the wall as Fate allots us,	between the two of us will turn out as fate,	2526	but to us it shall be at the mound as fate shall to us decree,	Bide on the barrow with burnies protected,	our war by the wall, as Wyrd allots,
2527	metod manna gehwæs· ic eom on móde from	Die aller Menschen waltet. Des Muthes bin ich,	Die uns schafft unser Schicksal. Entschlossen bin ich	the Creator of all men; I am bold in spirit	overseer of men, decides. I am resolved.	2527	the lord of every man. I am in mind resolute,	Earls in armor, which of us two may better	all mankind’s master. My mood is bold
2528	þæt ic wið þone gúðflogan gylp ofersitte.	Wider diesen fliegenden Feind nicht ferner zu pralen.	Und furchtlos nah' ich dem Flügeldrachen,	that I against the war-flier forbear from boast.	I scorn further words against this sky-borne foe.	2528	so that I against the war- fly lay aside vaunt.	Bear his disaster, when the battle is over.	but forbears to boast o’er this battling-flyer.
2529	Gebíde gé on beorge byrnum werede	Harrt vor dem Hügel vom Harnisch beschützt,	Doch ohne Geprahl. Ihr Panzerträger	You, await here on the barrow, clad in byrnies,	“Men at arms, remain here on the barrow,	2529	Await ye on the mount with byrnies protected,	'Tis no matter of yours, and man cannot do it,	—Now abide by the barrow, ye breastplate-mailed,
2530	secgas on searwum hwæðer sél mæge	Ihr Biedern in der Brünne, wer am Besten sich	Verweilt hier am Berg: es erweist sich bald,	warriors in war-gear, which better can	safe in your armour, to see which one of us	2530	ye men, in arms, which may the better,	But me and me only, to measure his strength with	ye heroes in harness, which of us twain
2531	æfter wælraése wunde gedýgan	Von Wunden erholen wird auf dem Walplatz hier	Wer besser im Kampf von uns beiden den Wunden	during the slaughter-clash survive wound	is better in the end at bearing wounds	2531	after the fatal onslaught, from wound escape	The monster of malice, might-deeds to 'complish.	better from battle-rush bear his wounds.
2532	uncer twéga· nis þæt éower síð	Unter uns beiden. Nicht euer Werk ists,	Unverzagt trotzt. Nicht eure Sache,	of the two of us; it is not your adventure,	in a deadly fray. This fight is not yours,	2532	of us two. It is no enterprise of yours,	I with prowess shall gain the gold, or the battle,	Wait ye the finish. The fight is not yours,
2533	né gemet mannes nefne mín ánes·	Noch einem Manne gemäß außer mir allein,	Noch anderer Männer, die meine ist's einzig,	nor in the power of men, save mine alone.'	nor is it up to any man except me	2533	nor of a common man, (of none save me alone)	Direful death-woe will drag off your ruler!“	nor meet for any but me alone
2534	Wát he wíð áglaécean eofoðo daéle·	Wider diesen Unhold den Arm zu gebrauchen	So starkem Gegner die Stirn zu bieten,	He knew that against the beast he would deal out his strength,	to measure his strength against the monster	2534	that he against the miserable being labours share,	The mighty champion rose by his shield then,	to measure might with this monster here
2535	eorlscype efne· 'Ic mid elne sceall	Und wehrlich zu werben. Ich will das Gold	Sich als Recke zu zeigen. Mit rüstiger Kraft	achieve noble rank; 'I must with courage	or to prove his worth. I shall win the gold	2535	stoutness prove. I with valour shall	Brave under helmet, in battle-mail went he	and play the hero. Hardily I
2536	gold gegangan oððe gúð nimeð	Rühmlich erringen oder es raffe der Tod,	Erstreit' ich das Gold, - sonst stirbt euer König	gain the gold, or war takes,	by my courage, or else mortal combat,	2536	obtain the gold, or war shall take,	'Neath steep-rising stone-cliffs, the strength he relied on	shall win that wealth, or war shall seize,
2537	feorhbealu frécne fréan éowerne.'	Der furchtbare Lebensfeind, den Fürsten euch.«	Den gewaltsamen Tod in des Wüterichs Krallen.'	terrible deadly wound, your lord.'	doom of battle, will bear your lord away.”	2537	fierce, deadly bale, your lord.“	Of one man alone: no work for a coward.	cruel killing, your king and lord!”
2538	Árás ðá bí ronde róf óretta	Da riß sich vom Rand empor der ruhmvolle Kämpe,	Der streitbare Held, gestützt auf den Schild,	Then he arose by means of his shield, the bold warrior,	Then he drew himself up beside his shield.	2538	Arose then by his shield the renown'd champion,	Then he saw by the wall who a great many battles	Up stood then with shield the sturdy champion,
2539	heard under helme· hiorosercean bær	Herrlich Helm und Harnisch tragend	Erhob sich jetzt, in Helm und Brünne	severe under his helm, he wore sword-shirt	The fabled warrior in his warshirt and helmet	2539	bold beneath his helm ; he bore his war- sark	Had lived through, most worthy, when foot-troops collided,	stayed by the strength of his single manhood,
2540	under stáncleofu strengo getrúwode	Unter die Steinklippen; der Stärke vertrauend	Betrat er die Kluft, vertrauend allein	under stone cliffs, trusted in the strength	trusted in his own strength entirely	2540	under the stony cliffs, he trusted in the strength	Stone-arches standing, stout-hearted champion,	and hardy ’neath helmet his harness bore
2541	ánes mannes· ne bið swylc earges síð.	Des Einen Mannes: das übt kein Feiger.	Der eigenen Faust: ein Feiger denkt anders!	of a single man; such is not the coward's way.	and went under the crag. No coward path.	2541	of a single man: such is no coward's enterprise.	Saw a brook from the barrow bubbling out thenceward:	under cleft of the cliffs: no coward’s path!
2542	Geseah ðá be wealle sé ðe worna fela	Da sah an der Bergwand der Biedererprobte,	Nun schaute der Fürst, der gefährlicher Kämpfe	He saw then by the wall, he who a great number,	Hard by the rock-face that hale veteran,	2542	He saw then by the mound (he who a number,-	The flood of the fountain was fuming with war-flame:	Soon spied by the wall that warrior chief,
2543	gumcystum gód gúða gedígde	Der soviel Gefahren zuvor bestanden,	Tausend bestand, der tugendreiche,	nobly good, wars survived,	a good man who had gone repeatedly	2543	for his bounties good,- of battles had escap'd from,	Not nigh to the hoard, for season the briefest	survivor of many a victory-field
2544	hildehlemma þonne hnitan féðan·	Viel Schlachten geschlagen wo die Scharen tobten,	Wo Klingen kreuzten die kühnen Recken,	battle-clashes, when armies collided;	into combat and danger and come through,	2544	tumults of war, when hosts assail)	Could he brave, without burning, the abyss that was yawning,	where foemen fought with furious clashings,
2545	stódan stánbogan, stréam út þonan	Einen Steinbogen stehn und einen Strom darunter	Daß ein Strom sich ergoß aus dem Steingewölbe,	it stood by the stone-arch, a stream out from there	saw a stone arch and a gushing stream	2545	a stone arch stand, and a stream out thence	The drake was so fiery. The prince of the Weders	an arch of stone; and within, a stream
2546	brecan of beorge· wæs þaére burnan wælm	Aus dem Berge brechen: der Brunnquell wallte	Aus dem Felsen hervorbrach; die flutende Woge	breaking out of the barrow; there was the brook's surge	that burst from the barrow, blazing and wafting	2546	break from the mount ; the boiling of that bourn was	Caused then that words came from his bosom,	that broke from the barrow. The brooklet’s wave
2547	heaðofýrum hát· ne meahte horde néah	Von heißem Feuer. Zum Horte konnte	War heiß wie Feuer, zum Horte zu dringen	hot with deadly fire, he could not near the hoard	a deadly heat. It would be hard to survive	2547	with intense fires hot ; he might not near to the hoard	So fierce was his fury; the firm-hearted shouted:	was hot with fire. The hoard that way
2548	unbyrnende aénige hwíle	Keinen Augenblick, wer nicht verbrennen wollte,	Vermochte kein Mensch, auch der mutigste nicht:	without burning for any space of time	unscathed near the hoard, to hold firm	2548	unburn'd for any while	His battle-clear voice came in resounding	he never could hope unharmed to near,
2549	déop gedýgan for dracan lége.	In die Tiefe kommen vor des Drachen Feuer.	Ihn hätte des Lindwurms Lohe verzehrt.	endure the depths on account of the dragon's fire.	against the dragon in those flaming depths.	2549	deep dive, for the dragon's flame.	'Neath the gray-colored stone. Stirred was his hatred,	or endure those deeps, for the dragon’s flame.
2550	Lét ðá of bréostum ðá hé gebolgen wæs	Da entließ der Brust, erbost wie er war,	Da ließ im Grimm der greise Gebieter	Then he let from his breast, when he was angered,	Then he gave a shout. The lord of the Geats	2550	Let then from his breast, as he was incensed,	The hoard-ward distinguished the speech of a man;	Then let from his breast, for he burst with rage,
2551	Weder-Géata léod word út faran·	Der Wedergeaten Fürst ausfordernde Worte:	Der Wettermark laut seine Worte erschallen;	the Weder-Geat's leader, a word burst out,	unburdened his breast and broke out	2551	the Weder- Goths' lord words issue forth.	Time was no longer to look out for friendship.	the Weder-Geat prince a word outgo;
2552	stearcheort styrmde· stefn in becóm	Das starke Herz stürmte: die Stimme drang	Es rief mit starker Stimme der Tapfre	the staunch-hearted one roared; his voice came in,	in a storm of anger. Under grey stone	2552	The stout of heart storm'd ; the voice enter'd	The breath of the monster issued forth first,	stormed the stark-heart; stern went ringing
2553	heaðotorht hlynnan under hárne stán·	Grimmvoll gellend unter den grauen Stein.	In das graue Gestein, mit gellendem Klange.	ringing battle-clear beneath the hoary grey stone;	his voice challenged and resounded clearly.	2553	sounding loudly clear, under the hoar stone.	Vapory war-sweat, out of the stone-cave:	and clear his cry ’neath the cliff-rocks gray.
2554	hete wæs onhréred· hordweard oncníow	Der Haß war erzeugt: der Hortwart erkannte	Der Hortwart hörte des Helden Rede	hate was aroused, the hoard-guard knew	Hate was ignited. The hoard-guard recognized	2554	His hate was rous'd, the hoard-ward recogniz'd	The earth re-echoed. The earl 'neath the barrow	The hoard-guard heard a human voice;
2555	mannes reorde· næs ðaér mára fyrst	Des Mannes Stimme; hiemit war da länger	Und sein Zorn entbrannte; nicht Zeit mehr war's	man's voice; there was not more time	a human voice, the time was over	2555	the voice of man. No more time was there	Lifted his shield, lord of the Geatmen,	his rage was enkindled. No respite now
2556	fréode tó friclan· from aérest cwóm	Nicht Frist zum Frieden. Da fuhr zuerst	An Frieden zu denken. Hervor kam zuerst	to ask for peace; first came forth	for peace and parleying. Pouring forth	2556	to demand peace ; first came forth	Tow'rd the terrible stranger: the ring-twisted creature's	for pact of peace! The poison-breath
2557	oruð áglaécean út of stáne	Des übeln Unholds Athem aus dem Stein,	Des grausen Unholds giftiger Atem,	the monster's breath out of the stone,	in a hot battle-fume, the breath of the monster	2557	the miserable being's breath out of the rock,	Heart was then ready to seek for a struggle.	of that foul worm first came forth from the cave,
2558	hát hildeswát· hrúse dynede·	Ein heißer Brodem: der Hügel erdröhnte.	Der feurige Dampf, - dann erdröhnte der Felsgrund.	hot battle-vapour; the earth thundered;	burst from the rock. There was a rumble under ground.	2558	hot sweat of battle: the earth resounded,	The excellent battle-king first brandished his weapon,	hot reek-of-fight: the rocks resounded.
2559	biorn under beorge bordrand onswáf	Unter den Berg da brachte Beowulf den Schild	Nun schwang der Recke den Schild entgegen	the warrior below the barrow swung his shield-boss	Down there in the barrow, Beowulf the warrior	2559	burn'd under the mount ; his shield's disk turn'd	The ancient heirloom, of edges unblunted,	Stout by the stone-way his shield he raised,
2560	wið ðám gryregieste Géata dryhten·	Gegen den graunhaften Gast, der Geaten Herscher.	Dem scheußlichen Wurm, der Schirmherr der Gauten,	against the terror-guest, the Geats' lord;	lifted his shield: the outlandish thing	2560	against the grisly guest the Goths' lord.	To the death-planners twain was terror from other.	lord of the Geats, against the loathed-one;
2561	ðá wæs hringbogan heorte gefýsed	Da war rasch bereit des Ringbogigen Herz	Da bereit zum Kampf die geringelte Schlange	then was the ring-coiled one's heart incited	writhed and convulsed and viciously	2561	Then was the ring- bow'd's heart excited	The lord of the troopers intrepidly stood then	while with courage keen that coiléd foe
2562	sæcce tó séceanne· sweord aér gebraéd	In den Streit zu stürzen. Den Stahl zog hervor,	Zischend herankroch. Gezückt war das Schwert,	to seek strife; his sword before drew	turned on the king, whose keen-edged sword,	2562	to seek the conflict: his sword had before drawn	'Gainst his high-rising shield, when the dragon coiled him	came seeking strife. The sturdy king
2563	gód gúðcyning gomele láfe	Das alte Erbstück, der edle Kampffürst,	Das alte Erbstück des edlen Königs,	the good war-king, ancient heirloom,	an heirloom inherited by ancient right,	2563	the good warlike king, an ancient relic,	Quickly together: in corslet he bided.	had drawn his sword, not dull of edge,
2564	ecgum ungléaw· aéghwæðrum wæs	Mit bitterer Schneide. Beide hatten sie	Die scharfe Klinge: schrecklich deuchte	imprudent with sword-edges; was in each	was already in his hand. Roused to a fury,	2564	of edges not dull: to either was	He went then in blazes, bended and striding,	heirloom old; and each of the two
2565	bealohycgendra bróga fram óðrum·	Vor einander Furcht, die feindlich gesinnten.	Den grimmigen beiden des Gegners Anblick.	of the harm-intending ones terror of the other;	each antagonist struck terror in the other.	2565	of the bale- intention'd fear from the other:	Hasting him forward. His life and body	felt fear of his foe, though fierce their mood.
2566	stíðmód gestód wið stéapne rond	Starkmüthig stand unter dem starrenden Rand	Hinterm hohen Schild stand der Herrscher der Krieger	firm-spirited stood with his steep bossed-shield	Unyielding, the lord of his people loomed	2566	stubborn of mood stood against his towering shield	The targe well protected, for time-period shorter	Stoutly stood with his shield high-raised
2567	winia bealdor ðá se wyrm gebéah	Der Wedern König. Der Wurm zog sich	Gewappnet da und wartete furchtlos,	the brave leader of the friends, while the serpent coiled	by his tall shield, sure of his ground,	2567	the Weders' prince ; then the worm bent	Than wish demanded for the well-renowned leader,	the warrior king, as the worm now coiled
2568	snúde tósomne hé on searwum bád·	Rasch zusammen; gerüstet erharrt' er ihn:	Als schnell der Wurm seine Schlingen krümmte.	together swiftly; He in war-gear waited;	while the serpent looped and unleashed itself.	2568	quickly together ; (he in arms awaited:)	Where he then for the first day was forced to be victor,	together amain: the mailed-one waited.
2569	gewát ðá byrnende gebogen scríðan,	Da kam er brennend in Bogen geschritten,	Nun schob der Feind feuerspeiend	went then burning gliding coiled,	Swaddled in flames, it came gliding and flexing	2569	went then burning bow'd departing,	Famous in battle, as Fate had not willed it.	Now, spire by spire, fast sped and glided
2570	tó gescipe scyndan· scyld wél gebearg	Sein Geschick beschleunigend. Der Schild barg leider	Sich hurtig vorwärts. Dem hehren Fürsten	hastening to his destiny; the shield defended well	and racing towards its fate. Yet his shield defended	2570	hastening to his fate. The shield- wall secur'd	The lord of the Geatmen uplifted his hand then,	that blazing serpent. The shield protected
2571	lífe ond líce laéssan hwíle	Leib und Leben dem Leutefürsten	Schützte Leib und Leben der Schild	life and body for a lesser time	the renowned leader’s life and limb	2571	the life and body for a less while	Smiting the fire-drake with sword that was precious,	soul and body a shorter while
2572	maérum þéodne þonne his myne sóhte·	Nur kürzere Frist als der König gewähnt,	Kürzere Frist, als der Kühne erwartete.	the famed chieftain, then his mind desired,	for a shorter time than he meant it to:	2572	of the great prince than his mind sought,	That bright on the bone the blade-edge did weaken,	for the hero-king than his heart desired,
2573	ðaér hé þý fyrste forman dógore	Als er in der Frühe des Gefechts mit dem Wurm	So wurde der Edling zum ersten Male	where he that time for the first day	that final day was the first time	2573	if he the time at early day	Bit more feebly than his folk-leader needed,	could his will have wielded the welcome respite
2574	wealdan móste swá him wyrd ne gescráf	Zu walten gewillt war; Ihm beschied es Wurd nicht.	Des Waffenruhms quitt, den Wyrd (Schicksal) ihm versagte	had to wield it, as Fate had not decreed for him	when Beowulf fought and fate denied him	2574	might have commanded ; so fate ordain'd not for him.	Burdened with bale-griefs. Then the barrow-protector,	but once in his life! But Wyrd denied it,
2575	hréð æt hilde: hond úp ábraéd	Stolz im Streite streckte die Hand	Im heißen Kampfe. Er hob den Arm,	glory in battle: he raised up his hand,	glory in battle. So the king of the Geats	2575	Fierce in conflict, rais'd his hand	When the sword-blow had fallen, was fierce in his spirit,	and victory’s honors.—His arm he lifted,
2576	Géata dryhten· gryrefáhne slóh	Der Geaten König: den grausbunten schlug er	Der König der Gauten, zu kräftigem Hiebe	the Geatish lord; the ghastly-hued one he struck	raised his hand and struck hard	2576	the Goths' lord, the grisly variegated monster struck	Flinging his fires, flamings of battle	lord of the Geats, the grim foe smote
2577	incgeláfe þæt sío ecg gewác	Mit Ingwis Nachlaß. Doch abglitt die Schneide	Auf den schillernden Wurm, doch die Schneide versagte	with his ancestral sword, so that the edge weakened	at the enamelled scales, but scarcely cut through:	2577	with Inge's relic, so that the edge fail'd,	Gleamed then afar: the gold-friend of Weders	with atheling’s heirloom. Its edge was turned,
2578	brún on báne· bát unswíðor	Von dem Bein, die braune, und biß nicht so scharf,	An der schuppigen Hornhaut, so scharf war sie nicht,	bright on bone, bit less fiercely	the blade flashed and slashed yet the blow	2578	the brown falchion on the bone bit less strongly	Boasted no conquests, his battle-sword failed him	brown-blade, on the bone, and bit more feebly
2579	þonne his ðíodcyning þearfe hæfde	Als des bedurfte im Drang des Kampfes	Wie die furchtbare Gefahr es erheischte,	than its tribe-king had need	was far less powerful than the hard-pressed king	2579	than its great king had need,	Naked in conflict, as by no means it ought to,	than its noble master had need of then
2580	bysigum gebaéded. Þá wæs beorges weard	Der bekümmerte König. Da kam des Berges Wart	Des Helden Not. Den Hüter des Berges	driven in distress. Then the barrow's ward was	had need of at that moment. The mound-keeper	2580	oppress'd with labours. Then was the mount's guardian	Long-trusty weapon. 'Twas no slight undertaking	in his baleful stress.—Then the barrow’s keeper
2581	æfter heaðuswenge on hréoum móde·	Nach dem grimmen Schlage in großen Zorn.	Reizte der Schlag, in rasendem Zorne	after the war-blow in a fierce spirit;	went into a spasm and spouted deadly flames:	2581	after the mighty stroke, in a fierce mood,	That Ecgtheow's famous offspring would leave	waxed full wild for that weighty blow,
2582	wearp wælfýre· wíde sprungon	Wild warf er Feuer aus, daß weithin schoß	Spie er sein Feuer und fernhin spritzte	he spewed slaughter-fire; widely spread	when he felt the stroke, battle-fire	2582	he cast deadly fire, widely sprung	The drake-cavern's bottom; he must live in some region	cast deadly flames; wide drove and far
2583	hildeléoman. Hréðsigora ne gealp	Der Lohe Lichtglanz. Frohlocken durfte nicht	Funkelnde Glut. Die Freude des Sieges	battle-light. Of war-victory did not boast	billowed and spewed. Beowulf was foiled	2583	the rays of conflict: the fierce conqueror boasted not,	Other than this, by the will of the dragon,	those vicious fires. No victor’s glory
2584	goldwine Géata· gúðbill geswác	Der Goldfreund der Geaten: das gute Schwert versagt' ihm	War dem Recken mißgönnt, dem Geber der Ringe,	the gold-friend of the Geats; his war-bill failed,	of a glorious victory. The glittering sword,	2584	the Goths' gold-friend, his battle - falchion fail'd,	As each one of earthmen existence must forfeit.	the Geats’ lord boasted; his brand had failed,
2585	nacod æt níðe swá hyt nó sceolde	Nun in der Noth, wie es nimmer gesollt,	Da des Fechters Klinge pflichtvergessen	naked in the violence, as it should not have,	infallible before that day,	2585	(not good at need,) as it should not,	'Twas early thereafter the excellent warriors	naked in battle, as never it should,
2586	íren aérgód· ne wæs þæt éðe síð	Das edle Eisen. Aber unleicht geschah es,	Ihren Dienst nicht tat. Zur Drachenhöhle	the excellent old iron; that was not an easy accomplishment,	failed when he unsheathed it, as it never should have.	2586	an iron primely good ; that was no easy enterprize ;	Met with each other. Anew and afresh	excellent iron!—’Twas no easy path
2587	þæt se maéra maga Ecgðéowes	Daß der berühmte Abkömmling Ecgtheows	Kam Ecgtheows Sohn zu übler Stunde,	that the famed son of Edgetheow	For the son of Ecgtheow, it was no easy thing	2587	that the great son of Ecgtheow	The hoard-ward took heart (gasps heaved then his bosom):	that Ecgtheow’s honored heir must tread
2588	grundwong þone ofgyfan wolde·	Aufgeben wollte diese Erdgefilde	Verhängnisvoll wurde dem Helden der Weg,	this earth should be willing to give up;	to have to give ground like that and go	2588	the earth-plain would give up,	Sorrow he suffered encircled with fire	over the plain to the place of the foe;
2589	sceolde willan wíc eardian	Und mit seinem Willen andre Wohnung suchen,	Da er wider Willen bald weilen sollte	he was obliged to be about to inhabit a dwelling	unwillingly to inhabit another home	2589	that he should spontaneously elsewhere.	Who the people erst governed. His companions by no means	for against his will he must win a home
2590	elles hwergen· swá sceal aéghwylc mon	Wie alle Menschen doch endlich diese Tage,	An der anderen Stätte, die aller harrt	elsewhere, as must every man	in a place beyond; so every man must yield	2590	a dwelling inhabit So must every man	Were banded about him, bairns of the princes,	elsewhere far, as must all men, leaving
2591	álaétan laéndagas. Næs ðá long tó ðon	Die geliehnen, laßen. Nicht lange währt' es,	Nach dem flüchtigen Leben. - Die Frist war nicht lang,	abandon loaned-days. It was not long to when	the leasehold of his days. Before long	2591	leave these transitory days. Nor was it then long until,	With valorous spirit, but they sped to the forest,	this lapsing life!—Not long it was
2592	þæt ðá áglaécean hý eft gemétton:	So maßen sich wieder die vermeßnen Streiter,	Da stießen aufs neue die Streiter zusammen.	that the fierce enemies again met each other:	the fierce contenders clashed again.	2592	that those fell beings again each other met ;	Seeking for safety. The soul-deeps of one were	ere those champions grimly closed again.
2593	hyrte hyne hordweard· hreðer aéðme wéoll	Da den Busen blähend vorbrach der Hortwart	Voll frischen Mutes fauchte grimmig	the hoard-guardian heartened himself, his breast swelled with breath,	The hoard-guard took heart, inhaled	2593	had recruited himself the hoardward, his breast heav'd with breathing,	Ruffled by care: kin-love can never	The hoard-guard was heartened; high heaved his breast
2594	níwan stefne· nearo ðrówode	Mit neuem Grimme. Noth erduldete,	Der Hüter des Hortes, und heiße Lohe	another time; cruelly suffered,	and swelled up and got a new wind; he who had once ruled	2594	with new energy ; suffer'd distress,	Aught in him waver who well doth consider.	once more; and by peril was pressed again,
2595	fýre befongen sé ðe aér folce wéold.	Von Feuer umfangen, der einst dem Volk gebot.	Gefährdete wieder den Volksgebieter.	encircled in fire, he who had once ruled a nation.	was furled in fire and had to face the worst.	2595	by fire encompass'd, he who had ere a people rul'd:		enfolded in flames, the folk-commander!
2596	Nealles him on héape handgesteallan	Nun naht' ihm nicht der Nothgestallen Schar,	Nicht stand ihm geschlossen die Schar der Gefährten,	Not at all him in a troop the hand-companions,	No help or backing was to be had then	2596	not in a body him his hand-companions,		Nor yet about him his band of comrades,
2597	æðelinga bearn ymbe gestódon	Die jungen Edlinge: nicht um ihn standen sie	Den Trupp der Edlinge tapfer zur Seite:	nobles' sons, around him stood	from his high-born comrades; that hand-picked troop	2597	sons of nobles, stood around,		sons of athelings, arméd stood
2598	hildecystum ac hý on holt bugon·	Zu wehrlichem Kampf; im Walde gedachten sie	Sie waren entwichen, im Wald sich zu bergen,	with valour in battle, but they sunk to the forest,	broke ranks and ran for their lives	2598	in warlike bands ; but they to the wood retir'd,		with warlike front: to the woods they bent them,
2599	ealdre burgan· hiora in ánum wéoll	Ihr Leben zu bergen. Einem Biedern nur wallte	In Angst um ihr Leben. Nur einem bedrückte	to protect life; in one of them surged	to the safety of the wood. But within one heart	2599	their life to save: in one of them boil'd		their lives to save. But the soul of one
2600	sefa wið sorgum· sibb' aéfre ne mæg	Der Sinn in Sorgen, denn der Sippe Macht	Sorge das Herz, denn der Sippschaft Pflichten	his heart with sorrows; kinship can never	sorrow welled up: in a man of worth	2600	his mind with sorrows: kinship can never		with care was cumbered. Kinship true
2601	wiht onwendan þám ðe wél þenceð.	Weiß nichts zu wenden dem Wohlgesinnten.	Sind eingedenk immer die Edelgesinnten.	aught be altered, in him who thinks properly.	the claims of kinship cannot be denied.	2601	aught pervert in him who rightly thinks.		can never be marred in a noble mind!

35. Wiglaf (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2602	Wígláf wæs háten Wéoxstánes sunu	Wiglaf war es, Weochstans Sohn,	Wiglaf hieß er, Weohstans Sohn,	Wiglaf he was called, son of Weohstan,	His name was Wiglaf, a son of Weohstan’s,	2602	Wiglaf was hight Weoxstan's son,	The son of Weohstan was Wiglaf entitled,	Wiglaf his name was, Weohstan’s son,
2603	léoflíc lindwiga léod Scylfinga	Der liebe Lindkämpe, ein Lenker der Schilfinge,	Der adlige Scylfing (Schwede), Älfheres Vetter:	noble shield-fighter, man of the Scylfings,	a well-regarded Shylfing warrior	2603	a belov'd shield-warrior, a Scylfings' lord,	Shield-warrior precious, prince of the Scylfings,	linden-thane loved, the lord of Scylfings,
2604	maég Ælfheres· geseah his mondryhten	Aelfhers Verwandter. Er gewahrte, daß sein König,	Er sah's mit Harm, wie den Herrn die Glut,	kinsman of Ælfhere; he saw his liege-lord	related to Aelfhere. When he saw his lord	2604	Ælfhere's kinsman: he saw his liege lord	Ælfhere's kinsman: he saw his dear liegelord	Ælfhere’s kinsman. His king he now saw
2605	under heregríman hát þrówian·	Unter dem Harnische Hitze erduldete.	Den behelmten Helden, heiß umwogte.	under the war-mask suffering heat;	tormented by the heat of his scalding helmet,	2605	under his martial helm heat suffering:	Enduring the heat 'neath helmet and visor.	with heat under helmet hard oppressed.
2606	gemunde ðá ðá áre þé hé him aér forgeaf	Da gedacht er des Gutes, das er ihm gab vordem:	Er gedachte der Huld, daß der Herrscher ihm gönnte	he remembered then the honour that he had given him before,	he remembered the bountiful gifts bestowed on him,	2606	he then call'd to mind the possession that he had formerly given him,	Then he minded the holding that erst he had given him,	He minded the prizes his prince had given him,
2607	wícstede weligne Waégmundinga,	Die wonnige Wohnstatt der Wägmundinge,	Den wertvollen Erbsitz der Wägmundinge,	lush dwelling-place of the Waegmundings,	how well he lived among the Waegmundings,	2607	the wealthy dwelling-place of the Wægmundings,	The Wægmunding warriors' wealth-blessèd homestead,	wealthy seat of the Wægmunding line,
2608	folcrihta gehwylc swá his fæder áhte·	Und viel der Volksrechte, die sein Vater beseßen.	Die Vorrechte all, die sein Vater besessen;	to each folk-rights, as his father had owned;	the freehold he inherited from his father before him.	2608	every public right, as his father had possess'd.	Each of the folk-rights his father had wielded;	and folk-rights that his father owned.
2609	ne mihte ðá forhabban· hond rond geféng	Er verhielt es nicht länger, den Handschild ergriff er,	Da hielt's ihn nicht länger, die Hand ergriff	then he could not hold back, his hand seized his round shield,	He could not hold back: one hand brandished	2609	He could not then refrain, but grasp'd his shield,	He was hot for the battle, his hand seized the target,	Not long he lingered. The linden yellow,
2610	geolwe linde· gomelswyrd getéah·	Die gelbe Linde, und das gute Erbschwert,	Den Schild, und der Scheide das Schwert entriß er,	yellow lindenwood, he drew his ancient sword;	the yellow-timbered shield, the other drew his sword—	2610	the yellow- linden, drew his ancient sword,	The yellow-bark shield, he unsheathed his old weapon,	his shield, he seized; the old sword he drew:—
2611	þæt wæs mid eldum Éanmundes láf	Das als Eanmunds Nachlaß die Edlinge kannten,	Das Eanmund einst, Ohtheres Sohn,	it was among men the legacy of Eanmund,	an ancient blade that was said to have belonged	2611	that among men was a relic of Eanmund,	Which was known among earthmen as the relic of Eanmund,	as heirloom of Eanmund earth-dwellers knew it,
2612	suna Óhtere· þám æt sæcce wearð	Des Sohnes Ochthers: in der Schlacht ward ihm,	Führte im Streit, als den freundlosen Recken	son of Ohthere; of him in battle was,	to Eanmund, the son of Ohthere, the one	2612	Ohthere's son, of whom in conflict was,	Ohthere's offspring, whom, exiled and friendless,	who was slain by the sword-edge, son of Ohtere,
2613	wræcca wineléasum Wéohstánes bana	Dem Wonnelosen, Weochstan zum Mörder.	Weohstan erschlug mit scharfer Waffe.	of the friendless exile, Weohstan his slayer	Weohstan had slain when he was an exile without friends.	2613	when a friendless exile, Weohstan the slayer,	Weohstan did slay with sword-edge in battle,	friendless exile, erst in fray
2614	méces ecgum ond his mágum ætbær	Mit der scharfen Schneide dem Sippen entführt' er	So bracht' er der Sippe als Beute heim	by maiche's edges, and to his kinsman he brought back	He carried the arms to the victim’s kinfolk,	2614	with falchion's edges, and from his kinsmen bore away,	And carried his kinsman the clear-shining helmet,	killed by Weohstan, who won for his kin
2615	brúnfágne helm hringde byrnan	Den braunschönen Helm, die geringte Brünne	Den funkelnden Helm, die geflochtene Brünne	bright-gleaming helm, ringed byrnie,	the burnished helmet, the webbed chain-mail	2615	the brown-hued helm, the ringed byrnie,	The ring-made burnie, the old giant-weapon	brown-bright helmet, breastplate ringed,
2616	ealdsweord etonisc· þæt him Onela forgeaf	Und das alte Eotenschwert, das ihm Onela gegeben,	Und das alte Riesenschwert (Onela schenkt' ihm	an old ogrish sword; that to him Onela returned,	and that relic of the giants. But Onela returned	2616	the old eotenish sword, which him Onela had given,	That Onela gave him, his boon-fellow's armor,	old sword of Eotens, Onela’s gift,
2617	his gædelinges gúðgewaédu	Seines Verwandten Waffenrüstung,	Des gestorbenen Neffen Streitgewande,	his kinsman's war-garment,	the weapons to him, rewarded Weohstan	2617	his companion's battle-weeds,	Ready war-trappings: he the feud did not mention,	weeds of war of the warrior-thane,
2618	fyrdsearo fúslíc· nó ymbe ðá faéhðe spræc	Das herrliche Heergeräthe. Seinen Haß besprach er nicht,	Die blitzende Wehr, - von der Blutschuld schwieg er,	war-devised clothing; he did not speak of the feud,	with Eanmund’s war-gear. He ignored the blood-feud,	2618	ready martial gear: he spake not of the feud,	Though he'd fatally smitten the son of his brother.	battle-gear brave: though a brother’s child
2619	þéah ðe hé his bróðor bearn ábredwade·	Obgleich er des Bruders Geborenen tödtete.	Daß der Krieger getötet das Kind des Bruders).	though he his brother's son had slain;	the fact that Eanmund was his brother’s son.	2619	although he his brother's child had exil'd.	Many a half-year held he the treasures,	had been felled, the feud was unfelt by Onela.
2620	hé frætwe gehéold fela misséra	Nun behielt er den Hort der Halbjahre viel,	Gar viele Jahre erfreut' ihn die Rüstung,	he held the treasures for many seasons,	Weohstan kept that war-gear for a lifetime,	2620	He the armour held many years,	The bill and the burnie, till his bairn became able,	For winters this war-gear Weohstan kept,
2621	bill ond byrnan oð ðæt his byre mihte	Schwert und Harnisch, bis sein Sohn vermochte	Hieber und Harnisch, bis Heldentaten	bill and byrnie, until his son could	the sword and the mail-shirt, until it was the son’s turn	2621	the falchion and byrnie, until his son might	Like his father before him, fame-deeds to 'complish;	breastplate and board, till his bairn had grown
2622	eorlscipe efnan swá his aérfæder·	Eorlschaft zu üben wie einst sein Vater.	Sein eigener Sohn, dem Urahn gleich,	accomplish noble deeds like his old father;	to follow his father and perform his part.	2622	some valorous deed achieve, as his father erst:	Then he gave him 'mong Geatmen a goodly array of	earlship to earn as the old sire did:
2623	geaf him ðá mid Géatum gúðgewaéda	Kampfgewande gab er ihm im Geatenreiche,	Zu leisten vermochte. Im Lande der Gauten	then, among the Geats, he gave him war-clothing,	Then, in old age, at the end of his days	2623	he gave him then among the Goths of war- weeds	Weeds for his warfare; he went from life then	then he gave him, mid Geats, the gear of battle,
2624	aéghwæs unrím þá hé of ealdre gewát	Aller Art unzählige eh er vom Leben schied,	Gab ihm der Greis die glänzenden Waffen, -	of all kinds, in countless number, then he went from life,	among the Weather-Geats, he bequeathed to Wiglaf	2624	every kind numberless ; then he from life departed	Old on his journey. 'Twas the earliest time then	portion huge, when he passed from life,
2625	fród on forðweg. Þá wæs forma síð	Im Alter von der Erde.	Dann nahte das Ende. Zum ersten Male	wise, on the way forth. Then was the first time	innumerable weapons. And now the youth	2625	aged on his way forth. Then was the first time	That the youthful champion might charge in the battle	fared agéd forth. For the first time now
2626	geongan cempan þæt hé gúðe raés	Das war das erste Mal,	Sollt' jetzo nun der junge Edling	for the young champion, that he the rush of war	was to enter the line of battle with	2626	for the young champion, that he a war- onslaught	Aiding his liegelord; his spirit was dauntless.	with his leader-lord the liegeman young
2627	mid his fréodryhtne fremman sceolde·	Daß der junge Krieger des Kampfes Sturm	An des Königs Seite den Kampf erproben;	with his noble lord had to perform;	his lord, his first time to be tested as a fighter.	2627	with his noble lord should achieve:	Nor did kinsman's bequest quail at the battle:	was bidden to share the shock of battle.
2628	ne gemealt him se módsefa né his mægenes láf	Mit seinem Gabengeber beginnen sollte.	Nicht schwankte sein Sinn, noch versagte im Streite	his spirited heart in him did not melt away, nor the remainder of his strength	His spirit did not break and the ancestral blade	2628	nor did his courage melt, nor his kinsman's legacy	This the dragon discovered on their coming together.	Neither softened his soul, nor the sire’s bequest
2629	gewác æt wíge· þa se wyrm onfand	Da schmolz ihm weder der Muth, noch wich ihm	Des Vaters Waffe: der Wurm erfuhr's,	fail in the fight; then the wyrm had discovered,	would keep its edge, as the dragon discovered	2629	fail in the contest ; that the worm found,	Wiglaf uttered many a right-saying,	weakened in war. So the worm found out
2630	syððan híe tógædre gegán hæfdon.	Seines Vaters Waffe, der Wurm empfand es,	Da bald aneinander die beiden gerieten.	when they together had come.	as soon as they came together in the combat.	2630	when they together had come.	Said to his fellows, sad was his spirit:	when once in fight the foes had met!
2631	Wígláf maðelode· wordrihta fela	Als sie sich versuchen sollten im Kampfe.	Wiglaf sagte, den Weggenossen	Wiglaf spoke, many proper words	Sad at heart, addressing his companions,	2631	Wiglaf spake many sentences,	„I remember the time when, tasting the mead-cup,	Wiglaf spake,—and his words were sage;
2632	sægde gesíðum --him wæs sefa geómor--:	Wiglaf begann der Wortreihen viel	Das harmerfüllte Herz eröffnend:	he said to his companions --his heart was sad in him--:	Wiglaf spoke wise and fluent words:	2632	said to his comrades, (his mind was sad:)	We promised in the hall the lord of us all	sad in spirit, he said to his comrades:—
2633	'Ic ðæt maél geman þaér wé medu þégun	Und sprach zu den Gesellen mit jammerndem Sinn:	'Ich gedenke des Tags, wo beim Trinkgelage	'I recall that time, where we partook of mead,	“I remember that time when mead was flowing,	2633	“I that time remember, as we were drinking mead,	Who gave us these ring-treasures, that this battle-equipment,	“I remember the time, when mead we took,
2634	þonne wé gehéton ússum hláforde	»Mir gedenkt im Gemüth, als wir den Meth empfiengen	Dem Brotherrn wir im Biersaal gelobten,	when we promised to our lord	how we pledged loyalty to our lord in the hall,	2634	when we promis'd our lord	Swords and helmets, we'd certainly quite him,	what promise we made to this prince of ours
2635	in bíorsele ðé ús ðás béagas geaf	Was wir verheißen haben unserm Herrn und Gebieter	Der uns Ringe gab, daß die reiche Spende	in the beer-hall, he who gave us rings,	promised our ring-giver we would be worth our price,	2635	in the beer- hall, who gave us these rings,	Should need of such aid ever befall him:	in the banquet-hall, to our breaker-of-rings,
2636	þæt wé him ðá gúðgetawa gyldan woldon	Wenn er Ringe uns Recken reichte im Methsaal,	Wir ihm lohnen würden, wenn Leid und Gefahr	that we to him for the war-gear wished to repay,	make good the gift of the war-gear,	2636	that we him the war- equipments would repay,	In the war-band he chose us for this journey spontaneously,	for gear of combat to give him requital,
2637	gif him þyslicu þearf gelumpe,	Wie wir gerne die Gaben ihm vergelten wollten,	Des Herrschers es heischte, die Helme und Schwerter:	if for him such a need arose,	those swords and helmets, as and when	2637	if him such -like need befel,	Stirred us to glory and gave me these jewels,	for hard-sword and helmet, if hap should bring
2638	helmas ond heard sweord. Ðé hé úsic on herge gecéas	Die Waffengewande, würd es ihm Noth,	Drum hat vom Gefolge aus freiem Entschluß	with helmets and hard swords. Because of that he chose us from the army	his need required it. He picked us out	2638	the helms and hard swords, when us in his band he chose	Since he held and esteemed us trust-worthy spearmen,	stress of this sort! Himself who chose us
2639	tó ðyssum síðfate sylfes willum·	Helme und harte Schwerter. Aus dem Heere wählt' er uns	Zu dieser Fahrt uns der Degen erkoren,	for this adventure of his own desire;	from the army deliberately, honoured us and judged us	2639	for this expedition, of his own accord,	Hardy helm-bearers, though this hero-achievement	from all his army to aid him now,
2640	onmunde úsic maérða ond mé þás máðmas geaf	Zu dieser Ausfahrt nach eigenem Willen,	Der uns immer ermahnte, die Ehre zu wahren,	he deemed us worthy of renown, and gave me these treasures,	fit for this action, made me these lavish gifts—	2640	reminded us of glories, and me presents gave,	Our lord intended alone to accomplish,	urged us to glory, and gave these treasures,
2641	þé hé úsic gárwígend góde tealde	Weil er uns für gute Geerkämpfer ansah,	Und uns Kleinode gab, weil für gute Krieger	because he us spear-warriors considered excellent,	and all because he considered us the best	2641	because he us warriors good accounted,	Ward of his people, for most of achievements,	because he counted us keen with the spear
2642	hwate helmberend þéah ðe hláford ús	Für herbe Helmträger, wenn unser Herr auch gleich	Der Hehre uns hielt, wenn sein Heldenwerk auch	bold helm-bearers, though the lord for us	of his arms-bearing thanes. And now, although	2642	bold helm -bearers: although our lord	Doings audacious, he did among earth-folk.	and hardy ’neath helm, though this hero-work
2643	þis ellenweorc áná áðóhte	Allein für uns alle dieß Edlingswerk	Der Gebieter allein zu vollbringen gedachte,	this valiant work intended alone	he wanted this challenge to be one he’d face	2643	this bold work thought alone	The day is now come when the ruler of earthmen	our leader hoped unhelped and alone
2644	tó gefremmanne, folces hyrde,	Zu vollführen gedachte, des Volkes Hirte,	Der Hirt seines Volkes, weil herrlicher Taten	to perform, the keeper of the folk,	by himself alone—the shepherd of our land,	2644	to perform, the people's guardian,	Needeth the vigor of valiant heroes:	to finish for us,—folk-defender
2645	forðán hé manna maést maérða gefremede	Der von allen Recken das Rühmlichste wirkte,	Mehr als irgend ein anderer Mann	because he of men the most glories has achieved,	a man unequalled in the quest for glory	2645	because he of all men most glories had achiev'd,	Let us wend us towards him, the war-prince to succor,	who hath got him glory greater than all men
2646	daéda dollícra. Nú is sé dæg cumen	Die tapfersten Thaten. Nun ist der Tag gekommen,	Der Tapfre geleistet. Der Tag erschien,	the most audacious deeds. Now is the day come	and a name for daring—now the day has come	2646	rash deeds. Now is the day come	While the heat yet rageth, horrible fire-fight.	for daring deeds! Now the day is come
2647	þæt úre mandryhten mægenes behófað	Da unser Gebieter des Beistands bedarf	Wo der rüstigen Kraft von kühnen Recken	that our liege-lord has need of strength	when this lord we serve needs sound men	2647	that our liege lord has need of might,	God wot in me, 'tis mickle the liefer	that our noble master has need of the might
2648	gódra gúðrinca· wutun gongan tó	Werther Weigande: nun wohl, laßt uns gehn denn,	Der Edle bedarf: so eilen wir denn	of good war-men; let us go to,	to give him their support. Let us go to him,	2648	of good warriors: let us advance	The blaze should embrace my body and eat it	of warriors stout. Let us stride along
2649	helpan hildfruman þenden hyt sÿ	Und dem Helden helfen so lange die Hitze währt,	Zu Hilfe ihm schnell, da die Hitze ihm zusetzt,	aid the battle-leader, while the heat lasts,	help our leader through the hot flame	2649	to help the warlike leader, while be hot	With my treasure-bestower. Meseemeth not proper	the hero to help while the heat is about him
2650	glédegesa grim. God wát on mec	Die grimme Glutschauer. Gott weiß an mir,	Die grimmige Glut! Sei Gott mein Zeuge,	the fierce fire-terror. God knows of me	and dread of the fire. As God is my witness,	2650	the fierce fiery terror. God knows in me,	To bear our battle-shields back to our country,	glowing and grim! For God is my witness
2651	þæt mé is micle léofre þæt mínne líchaman	Daß es mir lieber ist, wenn meinen Leib allhier	Daß lieber mir ist's, wenn des Leibes Hülle	that to me it is much more agreeable, that my body	I would rather my body were robed in the same	2651	that to me it is far preferable that my body,	'Less first we are able to fell and destroy the	I am far more fain the fire should seize
2652	mid mínne goldgyfan gléd fæðmie·	Mit meinem Goldgeber die Glut verschlingt.	Mir samt meinem Fürsten die Flamme verzehrt	with my gold-giver the fire embraces;	burning blaze as my gold-giver’s body	2652	with my gold-giver, fire should clasp:	Long-hating foeman, to defend the life of	along with my lord these limbs of mine!
2653	ne þynceð mé gerysne þæt wé rondas beren	Eine Schande schien' es mir, wenn wir die Schilde heim	Schmachvoll erscheint mir's, die Schilde heimwärts	it does not seem proper to me, that we bear shields	than go back home bearing arms.	2653	it seems to me not fitting that we our shields bear	The prince of the Weders. Well do I know 'tisn't	Unsuiting it seems our shields to bear
2654	eft tó earde nemne we aéror mægen	Zu Lande trügen, eh wir den leidigen	Zur Feste zu tragen, wenn vorher wir nicht	back to our land, unless we first can	That is unthinkable, unless we have first	2654	back to our home, unless we before may	Earned by his exploits, he only of Geatmen	homeward hence, save here we essay
2655	fáne gefyllan, feorh ealgian	Feind hier fällten und dem Fürsten der Wedern	Fällen den Feind und den Fürsten retten,	fell the foe, defend the life	slain the foe and defended the life	2655	fell the foe, the life defend	Sorrow should suffer, sink in the battle:	to fell the foe and defend the life
2656	Wedra ðéodnes· ic wát geare	Das Leben schirmten. Das ließe übel	Der Wettermark Herrscher. Zuwider wär' es	of the chief of the Wederas; I know well,	of the prince of the Weather-Geats. I well know	2656	of the Weders' prince. I well know	Brand and helmet to us both shall be common,	of the Weders’ lord. I wot ’twere shame
2657	þæt naéron ealdgewyrht þæt hé ána scyle	Zu den alten Bräuchen, sollt Er allein	Dem alten Brauch, wenn als einziger er	that his deeds of old are not such, that he alone should	the things he has done for us deserve better.	2657	that his old deserts were not such, that he alone should	Shield-cover, burnie.“ Through the bale-smoke he stalked then,	on the law of our land if alone the king
2658	Géata duguðe gnorn þrówian,	Von den Geatenhelden den Harm erdulden,	Vom Adel der Gauten Ungemach litte	of the Geats' retinue sorrow suffer,	Should he alone be left exposed	2658	of the flower of the Goths tribulation suffer,	Went under helmet to the help of his chieftain,	out of Geatish warriors woe endured
2659	gesígan æt sæcce· úrum sceal sweord ond helm	Und im Streite sinken. Uns soll Schwert und Helm,	Und fiele im Streit: wir führen gemeinsam	to sink in strife; for the two of us must sword and helm,	to fall in battle? We must bond together,	2659	sink in conflict: for us two shall sword and helm,	Briefly discoursing: „Beowulf dear,	and sank in the struggle! My sword and helmet,
2660	byrne ond byrduscrúd bám gemaéne.'	Brünne und Bordschild beiden gemein sein!«	Helm und Schwert und Harnisch beide!'	byrnie and rich shroud both share.'	shield and helmet, mail-shirt and sword.”	2660	byrnie and martial garb, to both be common ;	Perform thou all fully, as thou formerly saidst,	breastplate and board, for us both shall serve!”
2661	Wód þá þurh þone wælréc· wígheafolan bær	Da rannt er durch den Rauch, und trug den Rand	Den Qualm durchschritt er, dem König zu helfen,	Then he waded through the smoke of slaughter, bore his war-head	Then he waded the dangerous reek and went	2661	he then waded through the deadly reek. Wiglaf his courage bare	In thy youthful years, that while yet thou livedst	Through slaughter-reek strode he to succor his chieftain,
2662	fréan on fultum· féa worda cwæð:	Dem Herrn zu Hülfe, der Held, und sprach:	Der wackere Held, und die Worte sprach er:	to the support of his lord; a few words he spoke:	under arms to his lord, saying only:	2662	to his lord's aid ; few words he said:	Thou wouldst let thine honor not ever be lessened.	his battle-helm bore, and brief words spake:—
2663	'Léofa Bíowulf, laést eall tela	»Beowulf, geliebter, leiste nun Alles	'Des Gelübdes gedenke, mein lieber Beowulf!	'Dear Beowulf, carry out all well,	“Go on, dear Beowulf, do everything	2663	“Dear Beowulf, perform all well,	Thy life thou shalt save, mighty in actions,	“Beowulf dearest, do all bravely,
2664	swá ðú on geoguðféore geára gecwaéde	Was du vor Jahren ein Jüngling sprachst:	Das vor Jahren du in der Jugend tatest,	as you in youth-life long ago said,	you said you would when you were still young	2664	as thou in youthful life long since didst say,	Atheling undaunted, with all of thy vigor;	as in youthful days of yore thou vowedst
2665	þæt ðú ne álaéte be ðé lifigendum	So lange du lebtest, ließest du nimmer	Beständig stets bis zum Sterbetage	that you would not allow, with you still living,	and vowed you would never let your name and fame	2665	that thou wouldst let not, while thou didst live,	I'll give thee assistance.“ The dragon came raging,	that while life should last thou wouldst let no wise
2666	dóm gedréosan· scealt nú daédum róf,	Die Tugend entsinken. Nun sollst du, Thatberühmter,	Deine Ehre zu wahren: mit aller Kraft	glory to fail; you must now in bold deeds,	be dimmed while you lived. Your deeds are famous,	2666	thy greatness sink: thou shalt now, for deeds renown'd,	Wild-mooded stranger, when these words had been uttered	thy glory droop! Now, great in deeds,
2667	æðeling anhýdig, ealle mægene	Viel edler Fürst, mit voller Macht	Verteidige tapfer dein teures Leben,	a noble firm in mind, with all of your strength,	so stay resolute, my lord, defend your life now	2667	a resolute prince, with all might	('Twas the second occasion), seeking his enemies,	atheling steadfast, with all thy strength
2668	feorh ealgian· ic ðé fullaéstu.'	Dein Leben lösen: ich leiste dir Beistand!«	Lobwürdiger Kämpfer! ich leiste dir Beistand.'	defend your life; I shall support you.'	with the whole of your strength. I shall stand by you.”	2668	thy life defend: I will support thee. “	Men that were hated, with hot-gleaming fire-waves;	shield thy life! I will stand to help thee.”
2669	Æfter ðám wordum wyrm yrre cwóm	Nach diesen Worten kam der Wurm ergrimmt,	Kaum fielen die Worte, da kroch schon der Wurm	After those words the wrathful wyrm came,	After those words, a wildness rose	2669	After those words the worm came angry,	With blaze-billows burned the board to its edges:	At the words the worm came once again,
2670	atol inwitgæst óðre síðe	Der üble Unhold, zum andern Male	Zornig heran zum zweiten Male,	awful cruel visitor a second time,	in the dragon again and drove it to attack,	2670	the fell, guileful guest, a second time,	The fight-armor failed then to furnish assistance	murderous monster mad with rage,
2671	fýrwylmum fáh fíonda níosian	In Feuerfluten die Feinde zu bestürmen,	Überflutend die Feinde mit feurigen Wogen,	with hostile, gleaming flood of fire to seek his foes	heaving up fire, hunting for enemies,	2671	with fire-boilings colour'd, the hostile men:	To the youthful spear-hero: but the young-agèd stripling	with fire-billows flaming, its foes to seek,
2672	láðra manna·sydaudio líg ýðum for·	Die leiden Männer. In lichten Flammen brannte	Die verhaßten Menschen, mit heißer Lohe.	the hated humans; the flame came forth in waves,	the humans it loathed. Flames lapped the shield,	2672	his foes to visit, with flame -waves was burnt	Quickly advanced 'neath his kinsman's war-target,	the hated men. In heat-waves burned
2673	born bord wið rond· byrne ne meahte	Alsbald der breite Schild; auch die Brünne konnte	Da schwelte das Holz am Schilde des Jünglings,	burned shield to the boss; the byrnie could not	charred it to the boss, and the body armour	2673	the broad war- disk ; the byrnie might not	Since his own had been ground in the grip of the fire.	that board to the boss, and the breastplate failed
2674	geongum gárwigan géoce gefremman	Den jungen Geerkämpen vor der Glut nicht schirmen.	Auch half dem Krieger der Harnisch nicht,	to the young spear-fighter lend support	on the young warrior was useless to him.	2674	to the young warrior aid afford ;	Then the warrior-king was careful of glory,	to shelter at all the spear-thane young.
2675	ac se maga geonga under his maéges scyld	Unter des Freundes Bordschild barg sich der junge Mann	Drum schlüpft' er hinter die Schutzwehr eilends	but the young man, under his kinsman's shield	But Wiglaf did well under the wide rim	2675	but the young man under his kinsman's shield	He soundly smote with sword-for-the-battle,	Yet quickly under his kinsman’s shield
2676	elne geéode þá his ágen wæs	In aller Eile, da ihm den eigenen	Des alten Ohms, da die eig'ne verbrannt war,	courageously advanced, when his own was	Beowulf shared with him once his own had shattered	2676	valorously went, when his own was	That it stood in the head by hatred driven;	went eager the earl, since his own was now
2677	glédum forgrunden. Þá gén gúðcyning	Die Flamme geraubt. Des Ruhmes gedachte da	Verkohlt durch die Glut. Der König gedachte	consumed by fire. Then again the war-king	in sparks and ashes. Inspired again	2677	by the gleeds consum'd. Then again the warlike king	Nægling was shivered, the old and iron-made	all burned by the blaze. The bold king again
2678	miht gemunde· mægenstrengo slóh	Der kriegerische König, und mit der Kraft Gestrenge	Des früheren Ruhms: von dem Feinde bedrängt	remembered his strength, with mighty force struck	by the thought of glory, the war-king threw	2678	his glories call'd to mind, with main strength struck	Brand of Beowulf in battle deceived him.	had mind of his glory: with might his glaive
2679	hildebille þæt hyt on heafolan stód	Schwang er das Schwert, daß es am Schädel anstund	Schlug er kraftvoll zu, daß die Klinge festsaß	with his battle-bill, so that it stood in (the serpent's) head	his whole strength behind a sword-stroke	2679	with his battle falchion, so that on the head it stood	'Twas denied him that edges of irons were able	was driven into the dragon’s head,—
2680	níþe genýded· Nægling forbærst·	Durch des Hiebes Nachdruck; aber Nägling zersprang	Im Nacken des Wurms - doch Nägling brach,	driven by violence; Naegling burst asunder,	and connected with the skull. And Naegling snapped.	2680	by hate impel'd ; Nægling snapt asunder,	To help in the battle; the hand was too mighty	blow nerved by hate. But Nægling was shivered,
2681	geswác æt sæcce sweord Bíowulfes	Und versagt' ihm im Kampf, die Klinge Beowulfs,	Im Streite versagend, der Stahl des Helden,	failed in the fight Beowulf's sword	Beowulf’s ancient iron-grey sword	2681	fail'd in the conflict, Beowulf's sword,	Which every weapon, as I heard on inquiry,	broken in battle was Beowulf’s sword,
2682	gomol ond graégmaél· him þæt gifeðe ne wæs	Die gute, grauhelle. Nicht gegeben war es ihm,	Das graue Schwert. Nicht gönnt' ihm das Schicksal,	ancient and silver-streaked; it was not granted to him,	let him down in the fight. It was never his fortune	2682	an ancient and grey brand: it was not granted him	Outstruck in its stroke, when to struggle he carried	old and gray. ’Twas granted him not
2683	þæt him írenna ecge mihton	Daß ihm der Schwerter Schneiden durften	Daß irgend einmal des Eisens Schneide	that for him irons' edges could	to be helped in combat by the cutting edge	2683	that him iron edges might	The wonderful war-sword: it waxed him no better.	that ever the edge of iron at all
2684	helpan æt hilde: wæs sío hond tó strong	Im Handgemenge helfen. Die Hand war zu stark,	Im Gefecht ihm nützte: die Faust war zu kräftig,	help in battle: the hand was too strong,	of weapons made of iron. When he wielded a sword,	2684	in battle help: the hand was too strong,	Then the people-despoiler--third of his onsets--	could help him at strife: too strong was his hand,
2685	sé ðe méca gehwane míne gefraége	Die jedwedes Kampfschwert, wie es kund ist Männiglich,	Die gewaltiger stets die Waffen schwang,	that each one of the blades --I heard--	no matter how blooded and hard-edged the blade	2685	which every falchion, as I have heard,	Fierce-raging fire-drake, of feud-hate was mindful,	so the tale is told, and he tried too far
2686	swenge ofersóhte þonne hé tó sæcce bær	Im Streich übernahm, wenn er zum Streit auch trug	Als das Erz es ertrug, wenn beim Angriff er	in stroke he over-taxed; when he bore to battle	his hand was too strong, the stroke he dealt	2686	by its stroke overpower'd, although he to the contest bore	Charged on the strong one, when chance was afforded,	with strength of stroke all swords he wielded,
2687	waépen wundum heard næs him wihte ðé sél.	Eine wunderharte Waffe; ihm ward nicht wohler drum!	Seine Härte erprobte: drum half's ihm wenig.	a weapon hardened by wounds, it was not any better for him.	(I have heard) would ruin it. He could reap no advantage.	2687	a weapon wondrously hard, yet 'twas naught for him the better.	Heated and war-grim, seized on his neck	though sturdy their steel: they steaded him nought.
2688	Þá wæs þéodsceaða þriddan síðe	Da gedachte der Bedränger zum drittenmale,	Nun nahte der Drache zum dritten Male,	Then the scourge of people a third time,	Then the bane of that people, the fire-breathing dragon,	2688	Then was the great destroyer, a third time,	With teeth that were bitter; he bloody did wax with	Then for the third time thought on its feud
2689	frécne fýrdraca faéhða gemyndig·	Der frevle Feuerdrache, des feindlichen Ansturms.	Feindseligen Sinnes, feuersprühend;	the fierce fire-drake enmity in mind,	was mad to attack for a third time.	2689	the fell fire - drake, mindful of enmities ;	Soul-gore seething; sword-blood in waves boiled.	that folk-destroyer, fire-dread dragon,
2690	raésde on ðone rófan þá him rúm ágeald	Rasch auf den Ruhmvollen, da er Raum ihm gab,	Er packte den Recken, wo Raum sich darbot,	rushed at the brave man, when he was yielded space,	When a chance came, he caught the hero	2690	he rush'd on the renown'd chief, then him amply requited,		and rushed on the hero, where room allowed,
2691	hát ond heaðogrim heals ealne ymbeféng	Fuhr er mit Feuergrimm und umfieng den Hals ihm all	Mit heftigem Grimm, und grub in den Hals	hot and battle-fierce, (Beowulf's) whole neck he clamped	in a rush of flame and clamped sharp fangs	2691	hot and fiercely grim his whole neck he clasp'd		battle-grim, burning; its bitter teeth
2692	biteran bánum· hé geblódegod wearð	Mit bittern Bißen, daß ihn blutig überspritzte	Das spitze Gebiß, daß Sprudel von Blut	between sharp fangs; he was drenched	into his neck. Beowulf’s body	2692	with his horrid bones: he ensanguin'd was		closed on his neck, and covered him
2693	sáwuldríore· swát ýðum wéoll.	Der rothe Lebenssaft: er entrann ihm in Wogen.	In wallenden Wogen der Wunde entströmten.	in life-blood; gore gushed in waves.	ran wet with his life-blood: it came welling out.	2693	with life-gore ; the blood in waves bubbled.		with waves of blood from his breast that welled.

36. Der Wurm gefällt (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2694	Ðá ic æt þearfe gefrægn þéodcyninges	Da erfuhr ich, daß in der Gefahr des Volksgebieters	Doch nun bewies in der Not des Königs	I heard that then at the need of the folk-king	Next thing, they say, the noble son of Weohstan	2694	Then I have learn'd that at need of the great king	Then I heard that at need of the king of the people	’Twas now, men say, in his sovran’s need
2695	andlongne eorl ellen cýðan	Der junge Held Hochsinn bewährte,	Der edle Jüngling die angestammte	the nobleman alongside displayed courage,	saw the king in danger at his side	2695	the warrior earl valour manifested,	The upstanding earlman exhibited prowess,	that the earl made known his noble strain,
2696	cræft ond cénðu swá him gecynde wæs·	Kraft und Kühnheit, angeborene, kund that.	Heldenkühnheit. Hoch aufgerichtet	strength and boldness, as was natural to him;	and displayed his inborn bravery and strength	2696	craft and courage, as to him was natural:	Vigor and courage, as suited his nature;	craft and keenness and courage enduring.
2697	ne hédde hé þæs heafolan ac sío hand gebarn	Er hütete des Hauptes nicht, und die Hand verbrannte	Wagt' er das äußerste, unbesorgt	he did not heed (the dragon's) head, though the hand was burned	He left the head alone, but his fighting hand	2697	he heeded not the head, but the hand burn'd	He his head did not guard, but the high-minded liegeman's	Heedless of harm, though his hand was burned,
2698	módiges mannes þaér hé his mægenes healp	Der muthvolle Mann, als nach seiner Macht er half.	Um Haupt und Glieder. Die Hand zwar verbrannte	of the spirited man, there he his strength helped,	was burned when he came to his kinsman’s aid.	2698	of the bold man, that he might his kinsman help ;	Hand was consumed, when he succored his kinsman,	hardy-hearted, he helped his kinsman.
2699	þæt he þone níðgæst nioðor hwéne slóh,	Dabei traf er tiefer den tückischen Gast,	Des tapferen Mannes, doch traf er das Untier	that he the hostile outsider struck somewhat lower,	He lunged at the enemy lower down	2699	then he the hostile guest somewhat lower struck,	So he struck the strife-bringing strange-comer lower,	A little lower the loathsome beast
2700	secg on searwum þæt ðæt sweord gedéaf	Der Held im Harnisch, daß ihm das herrlich geschmückte	An tieferer Stelle und trieb ihm den Stahl	the warrior in his war-gear, so that the sword sank in	so that his decorated sword sank into its belly	2700	the warrior in arms, so that the sword div'd	Earl-thane in armor, that in went the weapon	he smote with sword; his steel drove in
2701	fáh ond faéted þæt ðæt fýr ongon	Waffen in die Weiche drang und ein wenig nachließ	Bis ans Heft in den Leib, daß die Hitze alsbald	gleaming and golden so that the fire began	and the flames grew weaker. Once again the king	2701	blood - stain'd and ornate, so that the fire began	Gleaming and plated, that 'gan then the fire	bright and burnished; that blaze began
2702	sweðrian syððan. Þá gén sylf cyning	Die grimmige Glut. Da gewann auch der Geatenfürst	Zu vergehen begann. Dem Greis auch kehrte	to weaken after that. Then again the king himself	gathered his strength and drew a stabbing knife	2702	afterwards to abate ; then again the king himself	Later to lessen. The liegelord himself then	to lose and lessen. At last the king
2703	gewéold his gewitte· wællseaxe gebraéd	Seine Sinne wieder: er schwang das kürzere Schwert	Das Bewußtsein zurück, seine Waffe zog er,	gathered his wits, drew a slaughter-seax	he carried on his belt, sharpened for battle.	2703	got command of his senses, drew his deadly knife,	Retained his consciousness, brandished his war-knife,	wielded his wits again, war-knife drew,
2704	biter ond beaduscearp þæt hé on byrnan wæg·	Erbost und erbittert, das er an der Brünne trug,	Den haarscharfen Dolch, der ihm hing am Panzer,	bitter and battle-sharp, that he wore on his byrnie;	He stuck it deep into the dragon’s flank.	2704	bitter and battle- sharp, that he on his byrnie bore:	Battle-sharp, bitter, that he bare on his armor:	a biting blade by his breastplate hanging,
2705	forwrát Wedra helm wyrm on middan.	Und durchschnitt den Wurm, der Wedern Schirm,	Und durchschnitt in der Mitte den scheußlichen Molch:	The Helm of the Wederas cut through the wyrm in the middle.	Beowulf dealt it a deadly wound.	2705	the Weders' protector scor'd the worm in the middle,	The Weder-lord cut the worm in the middle.	and the Weders’-helm smote that worm asunder,
2706	Féond gefyldan --ferh ellen wræc--	Daß er den Feind fällte und die Feuerwunden rächte.	Gefällt war der Feind, entflohen sein Leben.	The foe they felled --their courage driving out life--	They had killed the enemy, courage quelled his life;	2706	fell'd the foe, avenged his deadly ardour,	They had felled the enemy (life drove out then	felled the foe, flung forth its life.
2707	ond hí hyne þá bégen ábroten hæfdon,	Die Kraft gebrochen hatten ihm beide so	So hatten den Wurm die Verwandten beide,	and then the both of them him had destroyed,	that pair of kinsmen, partners in nobility,	2707	and they him then both had destroy'd,	Puissant prowess), the pair had destroyed him,	So had they killed it, kinsmen both,
2708	sibæðelingas· swylc sceolde secg wesan	Die gesippten Fürsten. So sollten sich immer	Die Helden, getötet: so handeln die Tapfern	the noble kinsmen; so ought a man to be,	had destroyed the foe. So every man should act,	2708	the kindred princes: such should a warrior be,	Land-chiefs related: so a liegeman should prove him,	athelings twain: thus an earl should be
2709	þegn æt ðearfe. Þæt ðám þéodne wæs	Helden zu Hülfe stehen. Dem Herscher war das	In Gefahr und Not! Für den Fürsten war's	a thane in need. That was for the chieftain	be at hand when needed; but now, for the king,	2709	a thane at need. That to the prince was	A thaneman when needed. To the prince 'twas the last of	in danger’s day!—Of deeds of valor
2710	síðas sigehwíle sylfes daédum,	Der letzte Siegkampf, der ihm leider beschieden war	Der letzte Sieg seines Lebens gewesen,	the last time of victory by his own deeds,	this would be the last of his many labours	2710	a victorious moment of his enterprise, by his own deeds,	His era of conquest by his own great achievements,	this conqueror’s-hour of the king was last,
2711	worlde geweorces. Ðá sío wund ongon	In dieser Welt zu wirken. Die Wunde begann nun	Seines Wirkens Ende. Die Wunde schwoll,	in the world of action. Then the wound began,	and triumphs in the world. Then the wound	2711	of his worldly work. Then the wound began,	The latest of world-deeds. The wound then began	of his work in the world. The wound began,
2712	þé him se eorðdraca aér geworhte	Zu schwären und zu schwellen, die ihm geschlagen war	Die des zornigen Untiers Zähne geschlagen,	which him the earth-dragon had caused earlier,	dealt by the ground-burner earlier began	2712	that him the earth -drake erst had wrought,	Which the earth-dwelling dragon erstwhile had wrought him	which that dragon-of-earth had erst inflicted,
2713	swelan ond swellan· hé þæt sóna onfand·	Von des Drachen Feuer. Da empfand er bald,	Und brannte wie Feuer. Alsbald empfand er,	to swelter and to swell; he soon discovered that,	to scald and swell; Beowulf discovered	2713	to burn and swell. He soon found	To burn and to swell. He soon then discovered	to swell and smart; and soon he found
2714	þæt him on bréostum bealoníð wéoll	Daß ein böser Brand in der Brust ihm wallte	Daß tief in der Brust das tödliche Gift	it him in the breast welled with deadly evil,	deadly poison suppurating inside him,	2714	that in his breast baleful harm boil'd,	That bitterest bale-woe in his bosom was raging,	in his breast was boiling, baleful and deep,
2715	attor on innan. Ðá se æðeling gíong	Von dem giftgen Geifer. Da gieng der Edeling	Die Zerstörung begann. Zur Steinwand schritt	poison inside. Then the noble went,	surges of nausea, and so, in his wisdom,	2715	venom, within: then the prince went,	Poison within. The atheling advanced then,	pain of poison. The prince walked on,
2716	þæt hé bí wealle wíshycgende	Mit weisem Bedacht, sich an der Bergwand dort	Der besonnene Greis und setzte sich nieder.	so that he by the wall wise in thought	the prince realized his state and struggled	2716	so that he by the mound, wisely thinking,	That along by the wall, he prudent of spirit	wise in his thought, to the wall of rock;
2717	gesæt on sesse· seah on enta geweorc·	Den Sitz zu suchen. Er sah der Riesen Werk,	Nun ruhte sein Blick auf dem Riesenbau	sat on a seat; he looked on the giants' work	towards a seat on the rampart. He steadied his gaze	2717	sat on a seat ; look'd on the giants' work,	Might sit on a settle; he saw the giant-work,	then sat, and stared at the structure of giants,
2718	hú ðá stánbogan stapulum fæste	Wie auf Ständer gestützt die steinernen Bogen	Von ewiger Dauer, im Innern gestützt	how the stone-arches on firm pillars	on those gigantic stones, saw how the earthwork	2718	how the stone arches, on pillars fast,	How arches of stone strengthened with pillars	where arch of stone and steadfast column
2719	éce eorðreced innan healden.	Im Innern das ewige Erdhaus hielten.	Durch Felsbogen und feste Pfeiler;	the eternal earth-hall supported within.	was braced with arches built over columns.	2719	the eternal earth-house held within.	The earth-hall eternal inward supported.	upheld forever that hall in earth.
2720	Hyne þá mid handa heorodréorigne	Da mühte sich der Jüngling, der ungemeßen gute,	Doch der treffliche Jüngling, der treue Helfer,	Then with his hands, sword-bloody,	And now that thane unequalled for goodness	2720	Him then with his hand the battle-gory	Then the long-worthy liegeman laved with his hand the	Yet here must the hand of the henchman peerless
2721	þéoden maérne þegn ungemete till	Den lieben Gebieter, den blutüberlaufnen	Labte mit Wasser den lieben Herrn,	the renowned chieftain, the immensely good thane	with his own hands washed his lord’s wounds,	2721	great prince, the thane infinitely good,	Far-famous chieftain, gory from sword-edge,	lave with water his winsome lord,
2722	winedryhten his wætere gelafede	Berühmten König, den der Kampf ermüdet,	Der blutend und matt am Boden lag,	his friend and lord washed with water,	swabbed the weary prince with water,	2722	his liege lord, with water lav'd,	Refreshing the face of his friend-lord and ruler,	the king and conqueror covered with blood,
2723	hilde sædne ond his helm onspéon·	Mit Waßer zu laben; auch löst' er den Helm ihm.	Und löste behutsam des Helmes Bänder.	weary of battle, and unfastened his helm;	bathed him clean, unbuckled his helmet.	2723	him with conflict sated, and his health allur'd.	Sated with battle, unbinding his helmet.	with struggle spent, and unspan his helmet.
2724	Bíowulf maþelode· hé ofer benne spræc,	Beowulf begann nun, von dem Blute sprechend	Der Todeswunde trotzend ergriff	Beowulf spoke; he spoke despite his injury,	Beowulf spoke: in spite of his wounds,	2724	Beowulf spake, of his wound he said,	Beowulf answered, of his injury spake he,	Beowulf spake in spite of his hurt,
2725	wunde wælbléate --wisse hé gearwe	Und der todbleichen Wunde; er wuste genau,	Das Wort der Held - wohl wußt' er genau,	the slaughter-wretched wound --he readily knew	mortal wounds, he still spoke	2725	his wound deadly livid ; he knew well,	His wound that was fatal (he was fully aware	his mortal wound; full well he knew
2726	þæt hé dæghwíla gedrogen hæfde	Daß er der Zeiten genugsam genoßen hätte,	Daß er ausgekostet die Erdenwonne,	that he the length of his days had fulfilled,	for he well knew his days in the world	2726	that he his day-moments had pass'd through,	He had lived his allotted life-days enjoying	his portion now was past and gone
2727	eorðan wynne· ðá wæs eall sceacen	Der Erdenwonne; ihm war zergangen	Des Lebens Tage vollendet habe	joy of earth; then was all departed	had been lived out to the end: his allotted time	2727	his joy of earth ; then was departed all	The pleasures of earth; then past was entirely	of earthly bliss, and all had fled
2728	dógorgerímes, déað ungemete néah--:	Seiner Tage Zahl, der Tod ganz nahe:	Und schnell sich nahe die Scheidestunde -:	his number of days, death exceedingly near	was drawing to a close, death was very near.	2728	of his days' number, death immediately nigh:	His measure of days, death very near):	of his file of days, and death was near:
2729	'Nú ic suna mínum syllan wolde	»Schenken sollt ich meinem Sohne jetzt	'Nun ließ' ich gern einem lieben Sohne	'Now I to my son I would have wished to give	“Now is the time when I would have wanted	2729	“I to my son now would give	„My son I would give now my battle-equipments,	“I would fain bestow on son of mine
2730	gúðgewaédu þaér mé gifeðe swá	Die Waffengewande, wäre mir nur	Die eherne Wehr, wär' ein Erbe mir	war-garments, if it had been granted to me such that	to bestow this armour on my own son,	2730	my war-weeds, if so granted me	Had any of heirs been after me granted,	this gear of war, were given me now
2731	aénig yrfeweard æfter wurde	Ein Erbe vergönnt, ein Abkömmling	Vom Schicksal jemals beschieden worden,	any guardian of inheritance would be after	had it been my fortune to have fathered an heir	2731	any heir were after me,	Along of my body. This people I governed	that any heir should after me come
2732	líce gelenge· ic ðás léode héold	Meines Leibes. – Dieß Land beherscht ich	Den ich selber gezeugt. Doch saß ich im Hochsitz	this body remaining; I ruled the people	and live on in his flesh. For fifty years	2732	belonging to my body. I have this people rul'd	Fifty of winters: no king 'mong my neighbors	of my proper blood. This people I ruled
2733	fíftig wintra· næs sé folccyning	Funfzig Winter. Kein Volkskönig war,	Fünfzig Winter, mein Volk beherrschend,	fifty winters; there was not a folk-king	I ruled this nation. No king	2733	fifty winters ; there has been no nation's king	Dared to encounter me with comrades-in-battle,	fifty winters. No folk-king was there,
2734	ymbesittendra aénig ðára	Von allen Umsitzenden nicht Einer mehr,	Und niemals hat ein benachbarter Fürst	of my neighbours --of any of them--	of any neighbouring clan would dare	2734	of those surrounding, not any of them,	Try me with terror. The time to me ordered	none at all, of the neighboring clans
2735	þé mec gúðwinum grétan dorste,	Der mich mit Heereskraft heimsuchen durfte,	Es gewagt, wider mich die Waffen zu führen,	who me with war-friends dared to greet,	face me with troops, none had the power	2735	who me in martial strifes durst greet,	I bided at home, mine own kept fitly,	who war would wage me with ‘warriors’-friends’
2736	egesan ðéön· ic on earde bád	Aengsten und drängen. In meinem Erbe harrt ich	Mir Leides zu tun. Solang' mir's vergönnt war,	to threaten with terror; I on earth awaited	to intimidate me. I took what came,	2736	with terror serve. In my land I have sustain'd	Sought me no snares, swore me not many	and threat me with horrors. At home I bided
2737	maélgesceafta· héold mín tela·	Der Zeitgeschicke, hielt geziemend das Meine,	Weilt' ich im Erbland, bewahrte mein Gut,	destiny, ruled my own well,	cared for and stood by things in my keeping,	2737	vicissitudes ; held my own well,	Oaths in injustice. Joy over all this	what fate might come, and I cared for mine own;
2738	ne sóhte searoníðas né mé swór fela	Uebte nicht Arglist, nicht Eide schwur ich	Schmiedet' nicht Ränke und schwor auch niemals	did not seek cunning hostility, nor swore me many	never fomented quarrels, never	2738	sought no treacheries, nor swore many	I'm able to have, though ill with my death-wounds;	feuds I sought not, nor falsely swore
2739	áða on unriht· ic ðæs ealles mæg	Jemals mit Unrecht. Nach dem Allen mag ich mich	Falsche Eide. Ich freue mich dessen	oaths unjustly; I all of it can,	swore to a lie. All this consoles me,	2739	oaths unrighteously. I for all this may,	Hence the Ruler of Earthmen need not charge me	ever on oath. For all these things,
2740	feorhbennum séoc geféan habban	An Todeswunden siech des Trostes freuen,	Am heutigen Tag, da ich harre des Todes:	sick with mortal-injuries, have rejoicing,	doomed as I am and sickening for death;	2740	because upbraid me need not sick with mortal wounds,	With the killing of kinsmen, when cometh my life out	though fatally wounded, fain am I!
2741	forðám mé wítan ne ðearf Waldend fíra	Daß der Walter der Völker mir nicht vorwerfen kann	Denn beschuldigen kann mich der Schöpfer nicht	because he will not need to reproach me, the Ruler of men,	because of my right ways, the Ruler of mankind	2741	have joy ; the Ruler of men	Forth from my body. Fare thou with haste now	From the Ruler-of-Man no wrath shall seize me,
2742	morðorbealo mága þonne mín sceaceð	Der Blutsfreunde Mord, wenn nun bald sich scheiden	Des Mords von Verwandten, wenn müdem Leibe	for dire murder of kin, when departs my	need never blame me when the breath leaves my body	2742	with the deadly bale of kinsmen, when shall depart my	To behold the hoard 'neath the hoar-grayish stone,	when life from my frame must flee away,
2743	líf of líce. Nú ðú lungre geong	Leib und Leben. »Du lauf nun hurtig	Entschwebt die Seele. - Schnell nun gehe	life from body. Now go you quickly	for murder of kinsmen. Go now quickly,	2743	life from its body. Now go thou quickly	Well-lovèd Wiglaf, now the worm is a-lying,	for killing of kinsmen! Now quickly go
2744	hord scéawian under hárne stán,	Unter den grauen Stein, den Goldhort zu suchen,	Zu dem glänzenden Hort in dem grauen Steine,	to examine the hoard under the hoary grey stone,	dearest Wiglaf, under the grey stone	2744	the hoard to view under the hoar stone,	Sore-wounded sleepeth, disseized of his treasure.	and gaze on that hoard ’neath the hoary rock,
2745	Wígláf léofa, nú se wyrm ligeð,	Wiglaf, lieber, da der Wurm nun liegt,	Mein teurer Wiglaf! da tot der Wurm	dear Wiglaf, now the wyrm lies dead,	where the dragon is laid out, lost to his treasure;	2745	Wiglaf dear ; now the worm lies,	Go thou in haste that treasures of old I,	Wiglaf loved, now the worm lies low,
2746	swefeð sáre wund since beréafod	Und erschlagen schläft des Schatzes beraubt.	Im Blute nun liegt, der die Beute besessen.	sleeping sorely wounded, deprived of treasure	hurry to feast your eyes on the hoard.	2746	sleeps sorely wounded, of his treasure bereft:	Gold-wealth may gaze on, together see lying	sleeps, heart-sore, of his spoil bereaved.
2747	bío nú on ofoste þæt ic aérwelan	Aber eile dich, daß ich die alten Kleinode,	Beeile dich, Freund! daß die alten Geräte	be now in haste, that I the ancient wealth,	Away you go: I want to examine	2747	be now in haste, that I the ancient wealth,	The ether-bright jewels, be easier able,	And fare in haste. I would fain behold
2748	goldaéht ongite· gearo scéawige	Die Schätze noch sehe, erschaue zumal	Ich bald erblicke, die bunten Steine,	the possession of gold might perceive, readily behold	that ancient gold, gaze my fill	2748	the gold- treasure, may perceive, well behold	Having the heap of hoard-gems, to yield my	the gorgeous heirlooms, golden store,
2749	swegle searogimmas þæt ic ðý séft mæge	Die schönen Gemmen, daß ich sanfter alsdann	Das schimmernde Gold: wenn ich schauen darf,	sparkling cleverly-cut gems, so that I can the more pleasantly	on those garnered jewels; my going will be easier	2749	the jewels, curious gems, that I the softer may,	Life and the land-folk whom long I have governed.“	have joy in the jewels and gems, lay down
2750	æfter máððumwelan mín álaétan	Mein Leben laße vor dem lichten Golde,	Was mein Arm errang, wird der Abschied leichter	for treasure-wealth leave my	for having seen the treasure, a less troubled letting-go	2750	after the treasure - wealth, resign my		softlier for sight of this splendid hoard
2751	líf ond léodscipe þone ic longe héold.'	Und Land und Leute, die ich lange beherschte.«	Von Leben und Thron, die ich lange behauptet.'	life and nation, that long I ruled.'	of the life and lordship I have long maintained.”	2751	life and people, that I long have held. “		my life and the lordship I long have held.”

37. Beowulfs Tod (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2752	Ðá ic snúde gefrægn sunu Wíhstánes	Da hört ich, daß schleunig der Sohn Weochstans	Willig gehorchte Weohstans Sohn,	Then I heard swiftly the son of Weohstan,	And so, I have heard, the son of Weohstan	2752	Then heard I that quickly Wihstan's son,	Then heard I that Wihstan's son very quickly,	I have heard that swiftly the son of Weohstan
2753	æfter wordcwydum wundum dryhtne	Dem verwundeten Herrn aufs Wort gehorchte,	Wie ich hörte, den Worten des wunden Herrschers,	after the word-speech the wounded lord,	quickly obeyed the command of his languishing	2753	after these verbal sayings, his wounded lord	These words being uttered, heeded his liegelord	at wish and word of his wounded king,—
2754	hýran heaðosíocum, hringnet beran	Dem kampferkrankten. Das Kriegsnetz trug er,	Und hurtig eilt' er, vom Harnisch geschützt,	listened to the battle-sick one, bore a net of rings,	war-weary lord; he went in his chain-mail	2754	obeyed, mortally sick ; bore his ringed net,	Wounded and war-sick, went in his armor,	war-sick warrior,—woven mail-coat,
2755	brogdne beadusercean under beorges hróf.	Die gestrickte Brünne, unter des Steines Dach.	Dem geflocht'nen Gewand, in die Felsenhöhle.	woven battle-shirt under the barrow's roof.	under the rock-piled roof of the barrow,	2755	his twisted war- sark, under the mount's roof.	His well-woven ring-mail, 'neath the roof of the barrow.	battle-sark, bore ’neath the barrow’s roof.
2756	Geseah ðá sigehréðig þá hé bí sesse géong	Da sah er siegesfroh, als er zum Saale kam,	Da sah der Recke, der siegberühmte,	He saw then victorious, when he went by the seat,	exulting in his triumph, and saw beyond the seat	2756	Saw then in victory exulting, as he went by the seat,	Then the trusty retainer treasure-gems many	Then the clansman keen, of conquest proud,
2757	magoþegnmódig máððumsigla fealo,	Der kühngemuthe Kämpe, der Kleinode Menge,	Der kühne Jüngling, köstliche Schätze	the spirited young thane, many precious jewels,	a treasure-trove of astonishing richness,	2757	the bold kindred thane, treasure-jewels many,	Victorious saw, when the seat he came near to,	passing the seat, saw store of jewels
2758	gold glitinian grunde getenge	Sah das Gold auf dem Grunde gleißend lagern,	Aus blitzendem Golde am Boden liegen,	glittering gold close to the ground,	wall-hangings that were a wonder to behold,	2758	gold glittering, heavy on the ground,	Gold-treasure sparkling spread on the bottom,	and glistening gold the ground along;
2759	wundur on wealle ond þæs wyrmes denn	An der Wand manch Wunder und des Wurmes Bette,	Bestaunenswerte; es standen im Bau	wonders on the wall, and the wyrm's den,	glittering gold spread across the ground,	2759	wonders in the mound, and the worm's den,	Wonder on the wall, and the worm-creature's cavern,	by the wall were marvels, and many a vessel
2760	ealdes úhtflogan, orcas stondan	Des alten Uchtfliegers Erbkrüge stehen:	Des geflügelten Nachtfeinds Gefässe und Krüge	the old twilight-flier, beakers standing,	the old dawn-scorching serpent’s den	2760	the old twilight flyer's, dishes standing,	The ancient dawn-flier's, vessels a-standing,	in the den of the dragon, the dawn-flier old:
2761	fyrnmanna fatu feormendléase	Gefäße der Vorzeit, der Füllenden bar,	Aus uralter Zeit, doch unsäubert,	the vessels of men of old lacking a burnisher,	packed with goblets and vessels from the past,	2761	vessels of men of yore, foodless,	Cups of the ancients of cleansers bereavèd,	unburnished bowls of bygone men
2762	hyrstum behrorene· þaér wæs helm monig	Mancher Zierden beraubt. Rosten sah man da	Ihrer Zier beraubt, auch zahlreiche Helme,	stripped of adornments; there was a multitude of helms	tarnished and corroding. Rusty helmets	2762	their ornaments fall'n off: there was many a helm	Robbed of their ornaments: there were helmets in numbers,	reft of richness; rusty helms
2763	eald ond ómig, earmbéaga fela	Manch alten Helm und der Armringe viel	Alt und rostig, und Armringe viel	old and rusty, many arm-rings	all eaten away. Armbands everywhere,	2763	old and rusty, armlets many	Old and rust-eaten, arm-bracelets many,	of the olden age; and arm-rings many
2764	searwum gesaéled --sinc éaðe mæg	An Schnüren aufgereiht. Reichthümer soll,	Von kunstvoller Arbeit. - Die Menschenkinder	cleverly fastened --treasure easily may,	artfully wrought. How easily treasure	2764	cunningly fasten'd: (treasure easily may,	Artfully woven. Wealth can easily,	wondrously woven.—Such wealth of gold,
2765	gold on grunde gumcynnes gehwone	Das gleißende Gold ein Jeder der Menschen	Führt oft ein Schatz zum Übermute,	gold in the ground, any one of mankind	buried in the ground, gold hidden	2765	gold in the earth, every one of human race	Gold on the sea-bottom, turn into vanity	booty from barrow, can burden with pride
2766	oferhígian hýde sé ðe wylle--	Im Herzen verachten: hüt es wer da wolle!	Ein Hort im Hügel: hüt' ihn, wer Lust hat! -	overpower, hide he who will--	however skilfully, can escape from any man!	2766	despise, hide it who will:)	Each one of earthmen, arm him who pleaseth!	each human wight: let him hide it who will!—
2767	swylce hé siomian geseah segn eallgylden	Auch sah er dabei ein Banner allgülden	Auch erblickt' er dort ein Banner aus Goldstoff,	also he saw hanging a standard all-golden	And he saw too a standard, entirely of gold,	2767	he also saw hang heavily an ensign all golden	And he saw there lying an all-golden banner	His glance too fell on a gold-wove banner
2768	héah ofer horde, hondwundra maést	Ueber dem Horte hangen, der Handwunder gröstes,	Gewandt von fleißigen Fingern gewoben,	high over the hoard, the greatest of hand-wrought wonders,	hanging high over the hoard,	2768	high o'er the hoard, of hand-wonders greatest,	High o'er the hoard, of hand-wonders greatest,	high o’er the hoard, of handiwork noblest,
2769	gelocen leoðocræftum· of ðám léoman stód	Durch Liedstäbe siegreich. Ein Licht entstralt' ihm,	Hochauf ragen: so hell erglänzt' es,	linked with skill of hands; from it light issued,	a masterpiece of filigree; it glowed with light	2769	lock'd by arts of song, from which there stood a ray,	Linkèd with lacets: a light from it sparkled,	brilliantly broidered; so bright its gleam,
2770	þæt hé þone grundwong ongitan meahte,	Daß er die Grundflur gänzlich erkannte,	Daß die äußersten Tiefen sein Auge durchdrang,	so that he on the ground could perceive,	so he could make out the ground at his feet	2770	so that he the ground- surface might perceive,	That the floor of the cavern he was able to look on,	all the earth-floor he easily saw
2771	wraéte giondwlítan· næs ðæs wyrmes þaér	Den Bau überblickte. Da blieb von dem Wurm	Sich weidend am Golde: ihn wehrte nicht mehr	look over the ornament; there was not of the wyrm	and inspect the valuables. Of the dragon there was no	2771	the wonder over-scan. Not of the worm was there	To examine the jewels. Sight of the dragon	and viewed all these vessels. No vestige now
2772	onsýn aénig ac hyne ecg fornam.	Keine Spur mehr zu schauen, den das Schwert gespaltet.	Der arge Wurm, den das Eisen getötet.	any appearance, for him the blade-edge took.	remaining sign: the sword had despatched him.	2772	appearance any, for him had the edge destroy'd.	Not any was offered, but edge offcarried him.	was seen of the serpent: the sword had ta’en him.
2773	Ðá ic on hlaéwe gefrægn hord réafian	Da hört ich wie den Hort aus dem Hügel nahm,	Nun raffte der Jüngling den Raub zusammen,	Then I heard in the mound the hoard plundered,	Then, the story goes, a certain man	2773	Then heard I that in the mound the hoard had robb'd,	Then I heard that the hero the hoard-treasure plundered,	Then, I heard, the hill of its hoard was reft,
2774	eald enta geweorc ánne mannan,	Das alte Enzenwerk, der einzelne Mann,	Den edle Geschmeide der alten Riesen,	old work of giants, one man,	plundered the hoard in that immemorial howe,	2774	the old giants' work, one man,	The giant-work ancient reaved in the cavern,	old work of giants, by one alone;
2775	him on bearm hlódon bunan ond discas	Sich Becher und Schalen in den Busen schob,	Den Schoß sich füllend mit Schüsseln und Bechern	him on his bosom loaded goblets and plates	filled his arms with flagons and plates,	2775	in his bosom loaded cups and dishes,	Bare on his bosom the beakers and platters,	he burdened his bosom with beakers and plate
2776	sylfes dóme segn éac genóm	Und bei sich barg; das Banner auch nahm er,	Nach freiem Belieben; das funkelnde Banner	of his own judgement he also took the banner,	anything he wanted; and took the standard also,	2776	at his own will ; an ensign also took,	As himself would fain have it, and took off the standard,	at his own good will, and the ensign took,
2777	béacna beorhtost· bill aér gescód	Das schimmernde Schlachtzeichen, und das erzgeschuhte Schwert	Ergriff er gleichfalls - die graue Klinge	the brightest beacon; the bill had already wounded	most brilliant of banners. Already the blade	2777	of signs brightest, a falchion brass- shod,	The brightest of beacons; the bill had erst injured	brightest of beacons.—The blade of his lord
2778	--ecg wæs íren-- ealdhláfordes	Des alten Erben (eisern war die Klinge),	Des alten Degens ward ihm ja verderblich,	--the edge was iron-- of that old lord	of the old king’s sharp killing-sword	2778	the edge was iron ; the old lord's,	(Its edge was of iron), the old-ruler's weapon,	—its edge was iron—had injured deep
2779	þám ðára máðma mundbora wæs	Der dieser Hortschätze Hüter gewesen	Der einst der Kleinode Eigner gewesen	him who the treasures' protector was	had done its worst: the one who had for long	2779	who of those treasures had been the guardian	Him who long had watched as ward of the jewels,	one that guarded the golden hoard
2780	longe hwíle· lígegesan wæg	Eine lange Zeit, und Lohschrecken wirkte,	Lange Zeit und mit lodernder Flamme	for a long while; the fire-terror had endured	minded the hoard, hovering over gold,	2780	a long while ; fire- dread he bore	Who fire-terror carried hot for the treasure,	many a year and its murder-fire
2781	hátne for horde hioroweallende	Siedend heißen, den Hort zu beschützen	Verheerend gehaust um des Hortes willen	hot for sake of the hoard, fiercely welling up	unleashing fire, surging forth	2781	hot before the hoard, fiercely boiling,	Rolling in battle, in middlemost darkness,	spread hot round the barrow in horror-billows
2782	middelnihtum oð þæt hé morðre swealt.	In Mitternächten, bis der Mord ihn traf.	Zur Mitternacht, bis der Mordstahl ihn traf. -	in the middle of nights until he died in violence.	midnight after midnight, had been mown down.	2782	at midnights, until he by murder died.	Till murdered he perished. The messenger hastened,	at midnight hour, till it met its doom.
2783	Ár wæs on ofoste eftsíðes georn	Rasch war der Recke der Rückkehr begierig,	Gar rasch war der Bote, auf Rückkehr bedacht:	The messenger was in haste, eager for return,	Wiglaf went quickly, keen to get back,	2783	The messenger was in haste, desirous of return,	Not loth to return, hurried by jewels:	Hasted the herald, the hoard so spurred him
2784	frætwum gefyrðred· hyne fyrwet bræc	Von Schätzen geschleunigt. Er sehnte sich, zu schauen	Den Schatzbeladnen beschlich die Sorge,	urged on by treasures; curiosity burst in him,	excited by the treasure. Anxiety weighed	2784	by the ornaments accelerated: him curiosity brake,	Curiosity urged him if, excellent-mooded,	his track to retrace; he was troubled by doubt,
2785	hwæðer collenferð cwicne gemétte	Ob er den kühnen König noch lebend	Ob er lebend noch fände den lieben Oheim,	whether bold-hearted he would meet alive	on his brave heart—he was hoping he would find	2785	whether the bold warrior he should living find	Alive he should find the lord of the Weders	high-souled hero, if haply he’d find
2786	in ðám wongstede Wedra þéoden	Im Freien fände, den Fürsten der Wedern,	Der Wettermark Thronherrn, den todeswunden,	in that place, the chief of the Wederas	the leader of the Geats alive where he had left him	2786	on the field, the Weders' prince,	Mortally wounded, at the place where he left him.	alive, where he left him, the lord of Weders,
2787	ellensíocne þaér hé hine aér forlét·	Wenn auch krank an Kräften, wie er ihn kürzlich verlaßen.	Auf der blutigen Statt, wo er bleich ihn zurückließ.	ill in strength, where he had left him earlier;	helpless, earlier, on the open ground.	2787	valour- sick, where he before had left him.	'Mid the jewels he found then the famous old chieftain,	weakening fast by the wall of the cave.
2788	hé ðá mid þám máðmum maérne þíoden	Da fand er den Hehren, als er die Hortschätze brachte,	So hastet' er fort mit der herrlichen Last	he then with that treasures to the glorious chieftain,	So he came to the place, carrying the treasure,	2788	He with the treasures then the great prince,	His liegelord belovèd, at his life's-end gory:	So he carried the load. His lord and king
2789	dryhten sínne dríorigne fand	Im Blute liegen an des Lebens Ende,	Und fand den Recken, den ruhmgekrönten,	his lord, found bleeding,	and found his lord bleeding profusely,	2789	his lord, found gory,	He thereupon 'gan to lave him with water,	he found all bleeding, famous chief,
2790	ealdres æt ende· hé hine eft ongon	Den großen König. Er begann ihn aufs Neu	Dem Tode nahe. Da netzt' ihn der treue	of life at an end; he again began on him	his life at an end; again he began	2790	at life's end: he again began him	Till the point of his word piercèd his breast-hoard.	at the lapse of life. The liegeman again
2791	wæteres weorpan oð þæt wordes ord	Mit Waßer zu bewerfen, bis ihm des Wortes Drang	Mit Wasser wieder, bis Worte allmählich	to sprinkle water, until the word's point	to swab his body. The beginnings of an utterance	2791	with water to sprinkle, until the word's point	Beowulf spake (the gold-gems he noticed),	plashed him with water, till point of word
2792	bréosthord þurhbræc	Die Brust durchbrach. Da sprach Beowulf,	Der Brust sich entrangen.	broke through the breast-hoard,	broke out from the king’s breast-cage.	2792	brake through the treasure of his breast. The aged man in sorrow	The old one in sorrow: „For the jewels I look on	broke through the breast-hoard. Beowulf spake,
2793	gomel on giogoðe gold scéawode:	Der Greis im Gram, als er das Gold erblickte:	Noch einmal erfreut durch den Anblick des Goldes:	the old one on the youth saw gold:	The old lord gazed sadly at the gold.	2793	the gold beheld: “I, for those ornaments,	Thanks do I utter for all to the Ruler,	sage and sad, as he stared at the gold:—
2794	'Ic ðára frætwa fréan ealles ðanc	»Dieser Kleinode sag ich dem König der Ehren,	'Dem Ewigen sag' ich für alle die Schätze,	'I, for these riches, to the Lord of All, thanks	“To the everlasting Lord of All,	2794	thanks to the Lord for all, the Glory-king,	Wielder of Worship, with words of devotion,	“For the gold and treasure, to God my thanks,
2795	wuldurcyninge wordum secge	Dieses Horts dem Herrn der Himmel Dank,	Die ich hier nun schaue, dem himmlischen König,	to the Glory-King say by words,	to the King of Glory, I give thanks	2795	in words say, the Lord eternal,	The Lord everlasting, that He let me such treasures	to the Wielder-of-Wonders, with words I say,
2796	écum dryhtne þé ic hér on starie	Den ich überschaue, dem ewigen Fürsten,	Von Herzen Dank und den Herren preis' ich,	to the eternal Lord, which I look on here,	that I behold this treasure here in front of me,	2796	which I here gaze on ; because I have been able,	Gain for my people ere death overtook me.	for what I behold, to Heaven’s Lord,
2797	þæs ðe ic móste mínum léodum	Daß es mir vergönnt war dem Geatenvolke	Daß am Todestag noch ich dem treuen Volke	that I was able for my people	that I have been allowed to leave my people	2797	for my people, ere my death-day,	Since I've bartered the agèd life to me granted	for the grace that I give such gifts to my folk
2798	aér swyltdæge swylc gestrýnan	Vor meinem Scheidetage den Schatz zu erwerben.	So wertvolles Gut erwerben durfte.	before my death-day to gain such riches,	so well endowed on the day I die.	2798	such to acquire: now I for the treasures' hoard	For treasure of jewels, attend ye henceforward	or ever the day of my death be run!
2799	nú ic on máðma hord minne bebohte	Da ich die rothen Ringe nun redlich bezahlte	Da nun euer Herrscher den Hort erkauft hat	now I for the hoard of treasures have paid with my	Now that I have bartered my last breath	2799	have prudently sold my life -flame:	The wants of the war-thanes; I can wait here no longer.	Now I’ve bartered here for booty of treasure
2800	fróde feorhlege fremmað géna	Mit der Lebensflamme, so fördert nun Ihr	Mit dem Rest seiner Tage, so ratet ihr andern	old span of life. Tend still	to own this fortune, it is up to you	2800	perform ye now the people's need:	The battle-famed bid ye to build them a grave-hill,	the last of my life, so look ye well
2801	léoda þearfe· ne mæg ic hér leng wesan·	Der Leute Nothdurft; ich darf hier länger nicht mehr sein.	Dem Lande zum Wohl! Ich weil' hier nicht länger.	the need of the nation. I cannot be here longer;	to look after their needs. I can hold out no longer.	2801	I may here no longer be ; command the warlike brave	Bright when I'm burned, at the brim-current's limit;	to the needs of my land! No longer I tarry.
2802	hátað heaðomaére hlaéw gewyrcean	Einen Hügel heißt mir die Helden erbauen	Die Helden nun heißet den Hügel mir wölben,	order war-famed men to construct a mound	Order my troop to construct a barrow on a headland	2802	a mound to make bright after the pile,	As a memory-mark to the men I have governed,	A barrow bid ye the battle-famed raise
2803	beorhtne æfter baéle æt brimes nósan·	Ueber dem Bühel blinkend an der Brandungsklippe,	Wenn ich Asche geworden, am Ufer des Meeres,	bright after the fire, at the ocean's cape;	on the coast, after my pyre has cooled.	2803	at the sea's naze, which shall for a remembrance	Aloft it shall tower on Whale's-Ness uprising,	for my ashes. ’Twill shine by the shore of the flood,
2804	sé scel tó gemyndum mínum léodum	Der mir zum Gedächtnissmal sich meinem Volke	Am Walfischhöft, daß weithin sichtbar	it shall to remind my people	It will loom on the horizon at Hronesness	2804	to my people tower on high	That earls of the ocean hereafter may call it	to folk of mine memorial fair
2805	héah hlífian on hrones næsse	Hoch erhebe über Hronesnäss;	Zum Gedächtnis dem Volke das Denkmal rage:	tower high on headland of whales,	and be a reminder among my people—	2805	on Hrones-næs ; that it sea- farers	Beowulf's barrow, those who barks ever-dashing	on Hronës Headland high uplifted,
2806	þæt hit saélíðend syððan hátan	Daß die Seefahrenden ihn schauend heißen	Die Spitze nennen wohl später die Schiffer	so that it sea-farers then will name	so that in coming times crews under sail	2806	afterwards may call Beowulf's mount,	From a distance shall drive o'er the darkness of waters.“	that ocean-wanderers oft may hail
2807	Bíowulfes Biorh ðá ðe brentingas	Beowulfs Burg, wenn sie die schäumenden Barken	Beowulfs Berg, die die Barken führen	Beowulf's Barrow, those who ships	will call it Beowulf’s Barrow, as they steer	2807	those who their foamy barks over the mists of floods	The bold-mooded troop-lord took from his neck then	Beowulf’s Barrow, as back from far
2808	ofer flóda genipu feorran drífað.'	Ueber der Fluten Nebel fernhin steuern.«	Von ferne her durch die finstren Gewässer.'	over the seas' mists drive from afar.'	ships across the wide and shrouded waters.”	2808	drive from afar.“ Doff'd then from his neck	The ring that was golden, gave to his liegeman,	they drive their keels o’er the darkling wave.”
2809	Dyde him of healse hring gyldenne	Da hob vom Halse der herzstarke König	Den Halsring streifte der Held dann ab,	Took him from his neck the golden ring,	Then the king in his great-heartedness unclasped	2809	a golden ring the bold-hearted prince,	The youthful war-hero, his gold-flashing helmet,	From his neck he unclasped the collar of gold,
2810	þíoden þrísthýdig· þegne gesealde	Den glänzenden Goldring und gab ihn dem Recken,	Der ruhmreiche Fürst, und reicht' ihn dem Jüngling,	the valiant chief, to the thane gave,	the collar of gold from his neck and gave it	2810	to his thane gave it, to the young javelin - warrior,	His collar and war-mail, bade him well to enjoy them:	valorous king, to his vassal gave it
2811	geongum gárwigan goldfáhne helm	Dem jungen Geerkämpen mit dem goldschönen Helm	Auch den goldenen Helm und die glänzende Brünne,	to the young spear-warrior, gold-adorned helm,	to the young thane, telling him to use	2811	his gold-hued helm, his ring and byrnie ;	„Thou art latest left of the line of our kindred,	with bright-gold helmet, breastplate, and ring,
2812	béah ond byrnan· hét hyne brúcan well:	Und Baug und Brünne: »Gebrauche sie wohl!	Mit dem liebreichen Wunsch, sie lange zu brauchen:	ring and byrnie, told him to use them well:	it and the warshirt and the gilded helmet well.	2812	bade him use them well: “ Thou art the last remnant	Of Wægmunding people: Weird hath offcarried	to the youthful thane: bade him use them in joy.
2813	'Þú eart endeláf ússes cynnes	Du bist der Endesproß unsres Geschlechts,	'Der einzige bist du von unsrem Geschlechte,	'You are the last remainder of our race,	“You are the last of us, the only one left	2813	of our race, of the Wægmundings ;	All of my kinsmen to the Creator's glory,	“Thou art end and remnant of all our race,
2814	Waégmundinga· ealle wyrd forswéop	Der Wägmundinge. Wurd entführte all	Den Wägmundingen; hinweggefegt	of the Waegmundings; Fate has swept off all	of the Waegmundings. Fate swept us away,	2814	my kinsmen fate has swept away all	Earls in their vigor: I shall after them fare.“	the Wægmunding name. For Wyrd hath swept them,
2815	míne mágas tó metodsceafte	Meine Freunde mir, die Männer der Kraft,	Hat die andern alle, die edlen Magen,	of my kinsmen into destined death,	sent my whole brave high-born clan	2815	to the Godhead, earls in their valour:	'Twas the aged liegelord's last-spoken word in	all my line, to the land of doom,
2816	eorlas on elne· ic him æfter sceal.'	Zu der Seligen Saal! ich soll ihnen folgen.«	Das furchtbare Schicksal - nun folg' ich selber.'	earls in their strength; I must go after them.'	to their final doom. Now I must follow them.”	2816	I shall follow them.“ That was the aged chieftain's	His musings of spirit, ere he mounted the fire,	earls in their glory: I after them go.”
2817	Þæt wæs þám gomelan gingæste word	Dieß war des Erlauchten letzte Rede	Dies Wort war das letzte des weisen Alten,	That was for the old man the final word	That was the warrior’s last word.	2817	latest word, from his breast's thoughts,	The battle-waves burning: from his bosom departed	This word was the last which the wise old man
2818	bréostgehygdum aér hé baél cure	Aus gebrochner Brust, eh er den Brand erkor,	Das der Brust sich entrang, eh' des Brandes Glut	of the thoughts of his breast, ere he chose funeral fire,	He had no more to confide. The furious heat	2818	ere he chose the pile, hot intense flames:	His soul to seek the sainted ones' glory.	harbored in heart ere hot death-waves
2819	háte heaðowylmas· him of hwæðre gewát	Die heiße Lohe. Vom Herzen wich ihm	Seinen Leib verzehrte: zur lichten Heimat,	hot furious seething; yet from him went	of the pyre would assail him. His soul fled from his breast	2819	from his bosom departed his soul, to seek		of balefire he chose. From his bosom fled
2820	sáwol sécean sóðfæstra dóm.	Die Seele und suchte der Seligen Urtheil.	Zu der Heiligen Sitz, erhob sich die Seele.	his soul to seek truth-fast judgement.	to its destined place among the steadfast ones.	2820	the doom of the just.		his soul to seek the saints’ reward.

38. Der Verzagten Verfehmung (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2821	Ðá wæs gegongen guman unfródum	Da hatte Jammer den jungen Mann	Das war herbster Schmerz für den Heldenjüngling,	Then it went with the young man	It was hard then on the young hero,	2821	Then it befel the youthful man	It had wofully chanced then the youthful retainer	It was heavy hap for that hero young
2822	earfoðlíce þæt hé on eorðan geseah	Völlig befangen als er vor sich sah	Den lieben Gebieter am Boden liegend,	painfully, that he saw on the ground	having to watch the one he held so dear	2822	sorely, that on the earth he saw	To behold on earth the most ardent-belovèd	on his lord beloved to look and find him
2823	þone léofestan lífes æt ende	Den Geliebtesten liegen an des Lebens Ende	Und ihn sterben zu seh'n. Doch der Stifter des Unheils	the dearest man at the end of his life	there on the ground, going through	2823	his dearest friend at life's end	At his life-days' limit, lying there helpless.	lying on earth with life at end,
2824	bléate gebaéran· bona swylce læg	Matt und müde. Auch der Mörder lag,	War gleichfalls verendet, der greuliche Drache,	miserably enduring; the slayer also lay,	his death agony. The dragon from underearth,	2824	livid appearing ; his slayer in like manner lay,	The slayer too lay there, of life all bereavèd,	sorrowful sight. But the slayer too,
2825	egeslíc eorðdraca ealdre beréafod	Der eisliche Erdwurm, übel getroffen,	Gefällt im Kampfe; nicht freute sich länger	the terrible earth-dragon bereft of life,	his nightmarish destroyer, lay destroyed as well,	2825	the formidable earth-drake, of life bereft,	Horrible earth-drake, harassed with sorrow:	awful earth-dragon, empty of breath,
2826	bealwe gebaéded· béahhordum leng	Des Lebens ledig. Nicht länger durfte nun	Der geringelte Wurm seines reichen Hortes;	balefully beaten down; the ring-hoard longer	utterly without life. No longer would his snakefolds	2826	by bale compel'd ; his ring-hoards longer	The round-twisted monster was permitted no longer	lay felled in fight, nor, fain of its treasure,
2827	wyrm wóhbogen wealdan ne móste	Des Ringhorts walten der geringelte Wurm:	Ihn rafften die Schneiden der Schwerter hinweg,	the wickedly coiled wyrm could not control,	ply themselves to safeguard hidden gold.	2827	the crook -bent worm might not command ;	To govern the ring-hoards, but edges of war-swords	could the writhing monster rule it more.
2828	ac him írenna ecga fornámon,	Erschlagen hatten ihn die schneidigen Eisen,	Die hartgehämmerten; hingestreckt	rather him irons' edges took off,	Hard-edged blades, hammered out	2828	for from him iron edges had taken them away,	Mightily seized him, battle-sharp, sturdy	For edges of iron had ended its days,
2829	hearde heaðoscearde homera láfe	Die harten, haarscharfen, der Hämmer Nachlaß,	Lag der an der Schwelle des Schatzhauses nun,	the hard, battle-notched leavings of hammers,	and keenly filed, had finished him	2829	hard, war- sharp, the hammer's legacies ;	Leavings of hammers, that still from his wounds	hard and battle-sharp, hammers’ leaving;
2830	þæt se wídfloga wundum stille	Daß der Weitflieger, durch Wunden gestillt,	Den fernhin einst seine Fittiche trugen.	so that the wide-flier, stilled by wounds,	so that the sky-roamer lay there rigid,	2830	so that the wide- flyer with wounds still	The flier-from-farland fell to the earth	and that flier-afar had fallen to ground
2831	hréas on hrúsan hordærne néah·	Darnieder geneigt war nahe dem Hortsaale.	Nun wiegt' er sich nicht in den Wolken mehr	fell to the ground near the hoard-store;	brought low beside the treasure-lodge.	2831	had fall'n on the earth, nigh to the hoard-house,	Hard by his hoard-house, hopped he at midnight	hushed by its hurt, its hoard all near,
2832	nalles æfter lyfte lácende hwearf	Nicht länger die Lüfte lohend durchbraust er	Und zeigte den Menschen um Mitternacht,	not at all through the air flying turned	Never again would he glitter	2832	not along the air sporting went he	Not e'er through the air, nor exulting in jewels	no longer lusty aloft to whirl
2833	middelnihtum· máðmaéhta wlonc	In Mitternächten auf den Machthort stolz	Der goldstolze Molch, sein grimmes Antlitz,	in the middle of nights, proud of his prized possessions,	and glide and show himself off in midnight air,	2833	at midnights ; of his treasures proud,	Suffered them to see him: but he sank then to earthward	at midnight, making its merriment seen,
2834	ansýn ýwde ac hé eorðan geféoll	Sich blähend und brüstend: am Boden lag er,	Da ihn streitbare Hand in den Staub geworfen.	manifested an appearance, but he fell to earth	exulting in his riches: he fell to earth	2834	showed his countenance ; but to earth he fell	Through the hero-chief's handwork. I heard sure it throve then	proud of its prizes: prone it sank
2835	for ðæs hildfruman hondgeweorce.	Von des hehren Helden Händen erschlagen.	Wohl wenigen wäre das Wagnis gelungen,	by the battle-leader's work of his own hands.	through the battle-strength in Beowulf’s arm.	2835	before the war-chief's handiwork.	But few in the land of liegemen of valor,	by the handiwork of the hero-king.
2836	Húru þæt on lande lýt manna ðáh	Das wär im Lande Wenigen gelungen	Den Kräftigsten selbst und den Kühnsten nicht,	Indeed it on land few men succeeded,	There were few, indeed, as far as I have heard,	2836	Yet in the land few men have thriven	Though of every achievement bold he had proved him,	Forsooth among folk but few achieve,
2837	mægenágendra míne gefraége	Der mächtigern Männer, meines Erfahrens –	Die tolldreist jeglicher Tat sich vermaßen,	possessors of strength, I have heard,	big and brave as they may have been,	2837	possessing might, as I have heard,	To run 'gainst the breath of the venomous scather,	—though sturdy and strong, as stories tell me,
2838	þéah ðe hé daéda gehwæs dyrstig waére·	Ob sie sonst zu Thaten auch tüchtig wären –	Zu trotzen dem Gifthauch des grausen Feindes	though he in all deeds were daring;	few who would have held out if they had had to face	2838	although he in every deed were daring,	Or the hall of the treasure to trouble with hand-blows,	and never so daring in deed of valor,—
2839	þæt hé wið attorsceaðan oreðe geraésde	Des Giftigen Gluthauch sich entgegen zu stemmen,	Und mit räub'rischen Händen den Ringsaal zu plündern,	that he against the poison-scourge's breath rushed,	the outpourings of that poison-breather	2839	if he against a venomous destroyer's breath rush'd,	If he watching had found the ward of the hoard-hall	the perilous breath of a poison-foe
2840	oððe hringsele hondum styrede	Oder in den Hortsaal mit Händen zu stören,	Wenn wachend sie fanden den Wärter des Horts	or its ring-hall stirred up with hands,	or gone foraging on the ring-hall floor	2840	if he waking or his ring-hall	On the barrow abiding. Beowulf's part of	to brave, and to rush on the ring-hoard hall,
2841	gif hé wæccende weard onfunde	Wenn sie wachend wüsten den Wächter unten	In des Berges Tiefen. - Beowulf mußte	if he a watching warden found	and found the deep barrow-dweller	2841	with hands disturb'd, found the guardian	The treasure of jewels was paid for with death;	whenever his watch the warden keeps
2842	búon on beorge· Bíowulfe wearð	Im Berge geborgen. Auch dem Beowulf war	Den teuren Erwerb mit dem Tode büßen;	living in the barrow; for Beowulf was	on guard and awake. The treasure had been won,	2842	dwelling in the mount. By Beowulf was	Each of the twain had attained to the end of	bold in the barrow. Beowulf paid
2843	dryhtmáðma daél déaðe forgolden·	Sein Theil am Goldschatz mit dem Tode vergolten.	Des vergänglichen Lebens Grenze erreichten	the noble treasures' share, repaid with death;	bought and paid for by Beowulf’s death.	2843	his share of noble treasures with death paid for ;	Life so unlasting. Not long was the time till	the price of death for that precious hoard;
2844	hæfde aéghwæðre ende geféred	Der Eine wie der Andre hatte das Ende erreicht	Die beiden Gegner. Gar bald kam die Zeit,	each of them had arrived at the end	Both had reached the end of the road	2844	he had to each an end brought	The tardy-at-battle returned from the thicket,	and each of the foes had found the end
2845	laénan lífes. Næs ðá lang tó ðon	Dieses geliehnen Lebens. Nicht lange währt' es nun,	Da wagten sich auch aus dem Walde heraus	of his loaned life. It was not long to when	through the life they had been lent. Before long	2845	of this transitory life. 'Twas then not long until,	The timid truce-breakers ten all together,	of this fleeting life. Befell erelong
2846	þæt ðá hildlatan holt ofgéfan	Bis die Streitflüchtigen das Strauchwerk verließen,	Jene elenden zehn, die eidvergess'nen,	that the battle-shirkers gave up the forest,	the battle-dodgers abandoned the wood,	2846	that the battle-tardy ones left the holt,	Who durst not before play with the lances	that the laggards in war the wood had left,
2847	týdre tréowlogan týne ætsomne	Der verzagten Zehn treubrüchige Zunft,	Die scheu vor dem Kampfe die Schwerter nicht brauchten,	cowardly troth-breakers, ten together,	the ones who had let down their lord earlier,	2847	dastardly faith -breakers, ten together,	In the prince of the people's pressing emergency;	trothbreakers, cowards, ten together,
2848	ðá ne dorston aér dareðum lácan	Die nicht wagen gewollt das Waffenspiel	Da in höchster Not sich ihr Herrscher befand:	who had not dared before with javelins to fight	the tail-turners, ten of them together.	2848	who durst not before with javelins play,	But blushing with shame, with shields they betook them,	fearing before to flourish a spear
2849	on hyra mandryhtnes miclan þearfe	In ihres Heerkönigs harter Bedrängniss.	Nun schlichen sie schamvoll in Schild und Harnisch	in their liege-lord's great need	When he needed them most, they had made off.	2849	at their liege lord's great need ;	With arms and armor where the old one was lying:	in the sore distress of their sovran lord.
2850	ac hý scamiende scyldas baéran	Nun trugen sie voll Scham die Schilde dahin,	Dem Orte zu, wo der Alte lag,	but they, shamed, bore shields,	Now they were ashamed and came behind shields,	2850	but they ashamed bare their shields,	They gazed upon Wiglaf. He was sitting exhausted,	Now in their shame their shields they carried,
2851	gúðgewaédu þaér se gomela læg·	Die Streitgewande, wo der Gestorbne lag	Nach Wiglaf zu schauen. Der wackere Held	war-clothing, to where the old man lay;	in their battle-outfits, to where the old man lay.	2851	their war- weeds, to where the aged warrior lay	Foot-going fighter, not far from the shoulders	armor of fight, where the old man lay;
2852	wlitan on Wíláf· hé gewérgad sæt	Und schauten auf Wiglaf. Werkmüde saß	Saß erschöpft vom Streit an der Schulter des Königs	they looked at Wiglaf; he sat wearied,	They watched Wiglaf, sitting worn out,	2852	looking on Wiglaf. He wearied sat,	Of the lord of the people, would rouse him with water;	and they gazed on Wiglaf. Wearied he sat
2853	féðecempa fréan eaxlum néah·	Der Fußfechter bei des Fürsten Achsel.	Und wollt' ihn mit Wasser erwecken zum Leben;	the foot-soldier near the shoulders of his lord;	a comrade shoulder to shoulder with his lord,	2853	the active champion, near his lord's shoulders,	No whit did it help him; though he hoped for it keenly,	at his sovran’s shoulder, shieldsman good,
2854	wehte hyne wætre· him wiht ne spéow·	Ihn mit Waßer netzend; doch wirkt' er nichts damit.	Doch umsonst war die Mühe, so sehr er's gewünscht,	he tried to rouse him with water, but it availed him not a bit;	trying in vain to bring him round with water.	2854	quicken'd him with water ; he no whit succeeded,	He was able on earth not at all in the leader	to wake him with water. Nowise it availed.
2855	ne meahte hé on eorðan, ðéah hé úðe wél	Er mochte das Leben dem Leutefürsten nicht	Die entronnene Seele zurückzurufen	he could not on earth, though he wished well,	Much as he wanted to, there was no way	2855	he might not on earth, though he had given wealth,	Life to retain, and nowise to alter	Though well he wished it, in world no more
2856	on ðám frumgáre feorh gehealdan	Hienieden halten wie heiß er es wünschte,	Und den Willen zu wenden des waltenden Gottes,	in that first-spear preserve life,	he could preserve his lord’s life on earth	2856	in the chieftain life retain,	The will of the Wielder; the World-Ruler's power	could he barrier life for that leader-of-battles
2857	né ðæs wealdendes wiht oncirran:	Noch den Willen wenden des waltenden Gottes.	Der des trefflich Greises Tod beschlossen,	nor the Ruler's man turn back:	or alter in the least the Almighty’s will.	2857	nor the Almighty's will avert ;	Would govern the actions of each one of heroes,	nor baffle the will of all-wielding God.
2858	wolde dóm godes daédum raédan	Sein Machtspruch wollte über der Menschen Jeden	Wie er allen Menschen das Ende bestimmt.	the judgement of God would rule the deeds	What God judged right would rule what happened	2858	the doom of God would in deeds rule	As yet He is doing. From the young one forthwith then	Doom of the Lord was law o’er the deeds
2859	gumena gehwylcum swá hé nú gén dëð.	Richten und rathen wie er räth hinfort.	Nun empfing wohl leicht von den Feiglingen jeder	of all men, as it still does now.	to every man, as it does to this day.	2859	over every man, as it now yet does.	Could grim-worded greeting be got for him quickly	of every man, as it is to-day.
2860	Þá wæs æt ðám geongan grim andswaru	Von dem jungen Helden war da herbe Antwort	Unmilden Gruß aus dem Munde des Jünglings.	Then there was from that young man a grim answer	Then a stern rebuke was bound to come	2860	Then was from the youth a fierce answer	Whose courage had failed him. Wiglaf discoursed then,	Grim was the answer, easy to get,
2861	éðbegéte þám ðe aér his elne forléas·	Dem leicht zu erlangen, den der Muth verlaßen.	Wiglaf sagte, Weohstans Sohn,	easily got, for him who earlier had lost his courage;	from the young warrior to the ones who had been cowards.	2861	easily gotten for him who had before his courage lost.	Weohstan his son, sad-mooded hero,	from the youth for those that had yielded to fear!
2862	Wígláf maðelode Wéohstánes sunu	Wiglaf begann da, Weochstans Sohn,	Der harmerfüllt die Verhaßten ansah:	Wiglaf spoke, Weohstan's son,	Wiglaf, son of Weohstan, spoke	2862	Wiglaf spake, Weohstan's son,	Looked on the hated: „He who soothness will utter	Wiglaf spake, the son of Weohstan,—
2863	secg sárigferð seah on unléofe:	Der harmvolle Held sah die Verhaßten an:	'Das Wort muß sprechen, wer Wahrheit liebt,	a man sore at heart looked on the unloved men:	disdainfully and in disappointment:	2863	the warrior sorrowful in soul look'd on the odious cowards:	Can say that the liegelord who gave you the jewels,	mournful he looked on those men unloved:—
2864	'Þæt, lá, mæg secgan sé ðe wyle sóð specan·	»Wohl mag nun sagen wer die Wahrheit sprechen will,	Von dem König, der euch die Kleinode schenkte,	'That, indeed, may say he who wishes to speak the truth,	“Anyone ready to admit the truth	2864	“Lo, that may say who truth will speak,	The ornament-armor wherein ye are standing,	“Who sooth will speak, can say indeed
2865	þæt se mondryhten sé éow ðá máðmas geaf	Daß dieser milde König, der euch die Kleinode gab,	Den köstlichen Schmuck, drin ihr kriegerisch prangt -	that the liege-lord, he who gave you treasures,	will surely realize that the lord of men	2865	that the liege lord, who to you those treasures gave,	When on ale-bench often he offered to hall-men	that the ruler who gave you golden rings
2866	éoredgeatwe þé gé þaér on standað--	Die Heerrüstung, in der ihr hier vor ihm steht,	Wie der Mächtige oft auf der Metbank verehrte	cavalry-gear, that you stand in there--	who showered you with gifts and gave	2866	the martial gear, in which ye there stand ;	Helmet and burnie, the prince to his liegemen,	and the harness of war in which ye stand
2867	þonne hé on ealubence oft gesealde	Wenn er so manchem auf der Methbank euch schenkte,	Helm und Panzer den Herdgenossen,	when he on the ale-bench often gave	you the armour you are standing in—when he would distribute	2867	(when he on the ale-bench often gave	As best upon earth he was able to find him,--	—for he at ale-bench often-times
2868	healsittendum helm ond byrnan,	Der Hallsitzenden, Helm und Brünne,	Den tapfersten stets, die der teure Herrscher	to hall-sitters helm and byrnie,	helmets and mail-shirts to men on the mead-benches,	2868	to the hall- sitters helm and byrnie,	That he wildly wasted his war-gear undoubtedly	bestowed on hall-folk helm and breastplate,
2869	þéoden his þegnum swylce hé þrýdlícost	Der König seinen Kämpen, den kühnsten, die er irgend	In Ferne und Nähe finden konnte -,	the chieftain to his thanes such as he the grandest	a prince treating his thanes in hall	2869	the prince to his thanes, such as he most valiant	When battle o'ertook him. The troop-king no need had	lord to liegemen, the likeliest gear
2870	ówer feor oððe néah findan meahte--	Fern oder nah zu finden wuste –	Daß er schnöde verschleudert die Schlachtgewänder,	anywhere far or near was able to find--	to the best he could find, far or near—	2870	anywhere far or near might find ; )	To glory in comrades; yet God permitted him,	which near or far he could find to give,—
2871	þæt hé génunga gúðgewaédu	Daß er gänzlich sein Gut vergeudet hatte,	Denn es fehlten die Helfer, als Fehde ausbrach.	that he completely war-clothing	was throwing weapons uselessly away.	2871	that he totally those war- weeds,	Victory-Wielder, with weapon unaided	threw away and wasted these weeds of battle,
2872	wráðe forwurpe ðá hyne wíg beget·	Als es zum Kampfe kam, die Kriegsgewande!	Nicht konnte der Fürst der Gefährten sich rühmen,	grievously threw away, when fighting befell him;	It would be a sad waste when the war broke out.	2872	his defence, cast away, when him war should overtake.	Himself to avenge, when vigor was needed.	on men who failed when the foemen came!
2873	nealles folccyning fyrdgesteallum	Da mochte der Volksfürst seiner Fahrtgenoßen	Doch gönnte ihm Gott, der Geber des Sieges,	not at all the folk-king his companions in arms	Beowulf had little cause to brag	2873	The people's king of his comrades in arms	I life-protection but little was able	Not at all could the king of his comrades-in-arms
2874	gylpan þorfte· hwæðre him god úðe	Sich leise rühmen! Doch verlieh ihm Gott,	Daß durch eigne Kraft mit des Eisens Schneide	need to boast about; yet God granted him,	about his armed guard; yet God who ordains	2874	needed not to boast ; yet did God grant him,	To give him in battle, and I 'gan, notwithstanding,	venture to vaunt, though the Victory-Wielder,
2875	sigora waldend þæt hé hyne sylfne gewræc	Der des Sieges waltet, daß er sich selber rächte	Er Rache sich schuf. Nur geringen Beistand	victories' Ruler, that he avenged himself,	who wins or loses allowed him to strike	2875	the Ruler of victories, alone with edge,	Helping my kinsman (my strength overtaxing):	God, gave him grace that he got revenge
2876	ána mid ecge þá him wæs elnes þearf.	Allein mit dem Stahle, als ihm Stärke Noth war.	Konnt' ich im Kampfe dem Könige leisten,	one with a blade, when for him was need of valour.	with his own blade when bravery was needed.	2876	that he himself avenged when he had need of valour.	He waxed the weaker when with weapon I smote on	sole with his sword in stress and need.
2877	Ic him lífwraðe lýtle meahte	Nur wenig zu wehren wust ich sein Leben	Wenn auch übermäßig, den Oheim zu retten,	I him life-protection little could	There was little I could do to protect his life	2877	I to him life- support could little	My mortal opponent, the fire less strongly	To rescue his life, ’twas little that I
2878	ætgifan æt gúðe ond ongan swá þéah	In dem übeln Kampfe; doch unternahm ichs	Ich angestrengt meines Armes Stärke.	provide in war, and yet began	in the heat of the fray, yet I found new strength	2878	give in the conflict, and yet I undertook	Flamed from his bosom. Too few of protectors	could serve him in struggle; yet shift I made
2879	ofer mín gemet maéges helpan·	Ueber Leibesgewalt dem lieben Freund zu helfen.	Die Glut ward schwächer, als glücklich mein Schwert	beyond my measure to aid my kinsman;	welling up when I went to help him.	2879	above my means to help my kinsman:	Came round the king at the critical moment.	(hopeless it seemed) to help my kinsman.
2880	symle wæs þý saémra þonne ic sweorde drep	Aber schlimmer ward es stäts, wenn mein Schwert den Feind,	Den Todfeind traf, aus den Tiefen der Brust	ever was it the weaker when I struck with sword,	Then my sword connected and the deadly assaults	2880	ever was I the worse, when with my sword I struck	Now must ornament-taking and weapon-bestowing,	Its strength ever waned, when with weapon I struck
2881	ferhðgeníðlan fýr unswíðor	Den tödtlichen, traf, da nur tobender das Feuer	Quoll weniger Feu'r. Doch der wehrhaften Streiter	the deadly enemy, fire less fiercely	of our foe grew weaker, the fire coursed	2881	the deadly foe, the fire ran stronger,	Home-joyance all, cease for your kindred,	that fatal foe, and the fire less strongly
2882	wéoll of gewitte· fergendra tó lýt	Dem Wurm entwallte. Zu wenig der Schirmer	Zahl war zu klein in der Zeit der Not! -	surged from the seat of intellect; leaders too few	less strongly from his head. But when the worst happened	2882	boil'd from his entrails: defenders too few	Food for the people; each of your warriors	flowed from its head.—Too few the heroes
2883	þrong ymbe þéoden þá hyne sío þrág becwóm.	Umstanden den König als diese Stund ihm kam.	Der Schwerterspende, der Schatzverleihung,	thronged around the chieftain, when distress came to him.	too few rallied around the prince.	2883	throng'd round their prince, when the calamity came on him.	Must needs be bereavèd of rights that he holdeth	in throe of contest that thronged to our king!
2884	Hú sceal sincþego ond swyrdgifu	Nun soll euch Schatzgabe und Schwertspende gebrechen,	Des reichen Ertrags eurer Rittersitze	How must treasure-receipt and sword-giving	“So it is goodbye now to all you know and love	2884	Now shall the partaking of treasure and gift of swords,	In landed possessions, when faraway nobles	Now gift of treasure and girding of sword,
2885	eall éðelwyn éowrum cynne	Alle Erbsitzwonne euerm Geschlecht,	Verlustig geht ihr, auf Land und Gut	all native joy for your kin,	on your home ground, the open-handedness,	2885	all joy of country, to your beloved	Shall learn of your leaving your lord so basely,	joy of the house and home-delight
2886	lufen álicgean! Londrihtes mót	Alle Liebe fehlen. Des Landbesitzes	Hat eures Stammes nicht einer mehr	delight cease! Of land-rights must	the giving of war-swords. Every one of you	2886	kindred fail: of land- right must	The dastardly deed. Death is more pleasant	shall fail your folk; his freehold-land
2887	þaére maégburge monna aéghwylc	Muß der argen Sippschaft aller und jeder	Irgend ein Recht, wenn die Edelinge	of your clan every man	with freeholds of land, our whole nation,	2887	of the tribe every man	To every earlman than infamous life is!“	every clansman within your kin
2888	ídel hweorfan syððan æðelingas	Verlustig wandern, wenn die Leute erst	Eure feige Flucht erfahren haben,	become deprived, when nobles	will be dispossessed, once princes from beyond	2888	wander void, after nobles		shall lose and leave, when lords highborn
2889	feorran gefricgean fléam éowerne	Eure Flucht erfahren in Fern und Nähe,	Euer ehrloses Tun. Dem Edelgebornen	from afar learn of your flight,	get tidings of how you turned and fled	2889	from afar shall hear of your flight,		hear afar of that flight of yours,
2890	dómléasan daéd: déað bið sélla	Die treulose That. Der Tod ist beßer	Ist lieber der Tod als ein Leben voll Schande.'	gloryless dead: death is better	and disgraced yourselves. A warrior will sooner	2890	your inglorious deed. Death is better		a fameless deed. Yea, death is better
2891	eorla gehwylcum þonne edwítlíf.'	Der Leute Jedem als solch Leben voll Schmach.«		for all men than a life of dishonour.'	die than live a life of shame.”	2891	for every man than a life of reproach.“		for liegemen all than a life of shame!”

39. Ongentheow (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2892	Heht ðá þæt heaðoweorc tó hagan bíodan	Da ließ er über die Klippen des Kampfes Ausgang	Zur Burg nun befahl er die Botschaft zu melden,	Then he commanded battle-result to be announced at the stronghold,	Then he ordered the outcome of the fight	2892	He bade then the mighty work at the enclosure be announced,	Then he charged that the battle be announced at the hedge	That battle-toil bade he at burg to announce,
2893	úp ofer ecgclif þaér þæt eorlweorod	Im Gehege melden, wo der Helden Schar	Zur Klippe am Meer, wo bekümmerten Herzens	up over the cliff-edge, where that warrior-band	to be reported to those camped on the ridge, that crowd of retainers	2893	up on the ocean's shore, where the warrior band,	Up o'er the cliff-edge, where the earl-troopers bided	at the fort on the cliff, where, full of sorrow,
2894	morgenlongne dæg módgiómor sæt	Den morgenlangen Tag in bangem Muthe saß,	Seit Anbruch des Tages die Edlen saßen,	the morning-long day sat sad in spirit,	who had sat all morning, sad at heart,	2894	the livelong day, sad of mood, sat,	The whole of the morning, mood-wretched sat them,	all the morning earls had sat,
2895	bordhæbbende béga on wénum:	Die Bordschildträger, Beides erwartend,	Die Bankgenossen, in bangem Zweifel,	shield-bearers, in expectation of two things:	shield-bearers wondering about	2895	shield-bearers, of both in expectation,	Bearers of battle-shields, both things expecting,	daring shieldsmen, in doubt of twain:
2896	endedógores ond eftcymes	Des Tages Wende und die Wiederkehr	Ob Tod oder Heimkehr des teuren Mannes	the end of his days or the return	the man they loved: would this day be his last	2896	of the day's end, and of the return	The end of his lifetime and the coming again of	would they wail as dead, or welcome home,
2897	léofes monnes. Lýt swígode	Des geliebten Mannes. Da ließ unverschwiegen	Sie vernehmen würden. Vom neusten Ereignis	of the dear man. On little was he silent	or would he return? He told the truth	2897	of the dear man. Little was he silent	The liegelord belovèd. Little reserved he	their lord belovéd? Little kept back
2898	níwra spella sé ðe næs gerád	Die Kunde, der über die Klippen ritt;	Verhehlte er nichts, der zum Hügel hinaufritt,	of the new tidings, he who rode the headland,	and did not balk, the rider who bore	2898	of the new intelligence who to the ness rode ;	Of news that was known, who the ness-cliff did travel,	of the tidings new, but told them all,
2899	ac hé sóðlíce sægde ofer ealle:	Wahrhaft sprach er das Wort vor Allen:	Vor aller Ohren eröffnend die Wahrheit:	but he truly said over all:	news to the cliff-top. He addressed them all:	2899	but he truly said of all:	But he truly discoursed to all that could hear him:	the herald that up the headland rode.—
2900	'Nú is wilgeofa Wedra léoda	»Nun ist der Wedern Wonnespender	'Der Wettermark Fürst, der willige Spender,	'Now is the wish-giver of the Wederas' nation,	“Now the people’s pride and love,	2900	“Now is the kind giver of the Weders' people,	„Now the free-giving friend-lord of the folk of the Weders,	“Now the willing-giver to Weder folk
2901	dryhten Géata déaðbedde fæst	An sein Todbett gefeßelt, der Fürst der Geaten,	Hinweggerafft durch des Wurmes Gift,	the lord of the Geats unmoving on his death-bed,	the lord of the Geats, is laid on his deathbed,	2901	the Goths' lord, on his death-bed fast:	The folk-prince of Geatmen, is fast in his death-bed,	in death-bed lies, the Lord of Geats
2902	wunað wælreste wyrmes daédum·	Bewohnt die Walstatt durch des Wurmes Thaten.	Ruht kalt auf dem Todbett, der König der Gauten;	remaining in the repose of slaughter by the wyrm's deeds;	brought down by the dragon’s attack.	2902	he rests on his fatal couch, through the worm's deeds ;	By the deeds of the dragon in death-bed abideth;	on the slaughter-bed sleeps by the serpent’s deed!
2903	him on efn ligeð ealdorgewinna	Zur Seite liegt ihm der Lebensfeind,	Doch neben ihm liegt auch vernichtet das Untier,	beside him lies his life-contender	Beside him lies the bane of his life,	2903	by him lies his deadly adversary,	Along with him lieth his life-taking foeman	And beside him is stretched that slayer-of-men
2904	siexbennum séoc: sweorde ne meahte	An Sachswunden siech. Mit dem Schwerte konnt er	Zerschnitten vom Dolch, - mit dem Schwerte konnte	sick with seax-wounds: he could not with his sword	dead from knife-wounds. There was no way	2904	with knife-wounds sick: with his sword he could not	Slain with knife-wounds: he was wholly unable	with knife-wounds sick: no sword availed
2905	on ðám áglaécean aénige þinga	An dem Klagenswerthen in keiner Weise	Der Held nicht verletzen den hörnernen Drachen.	on that fearsome being in any way	Beowulf could manage to get the better	2905	on the fell being by any means	To injure at all the ill-planning monster	on the awesome thing in any wise
2906	wunde gewyrcean· Wígláf siteð	Wunden wirken. Wiglaf sitzt nun	Wiglaf sitzt nun, Weohstans Sohn,	inflict wounds; Wiglaf sits	of the monster with his sword. Wiglaf sits	2906	cause a wound. Wiglaf sits	With bite of his sword-edge. Wiglaf is sitting,	to work a wound. There Wiglaf sitteth,
2907	ofer Bíowulfe byre Wíhstánes	Ueber Beowulf, der Geborne Weochstans,	An Beowulfs Leiche, der Biedre hält	over Beowulf, the son of Weohstan,	at Beowulf’s side, the son of Weohstan,	2907	over Beowulf, Wihstan's son,	Offspring of Wihstan, up over Beowulf,	Weohstan’s bairn, by Beowulf’s side,
2908	eorl ofer óðrum unlifigendum·	Edling über Edling, dem unlebenden,	Trauererfüllt die Totenwache	one earl over another unliving,	the living warrior watching by the dead,	2908	one warrior over another lifeless one;	Earl o'er another whose end-day hath reached him,	the living earl by the other dead,
2909	healdeð higemaéðum héafodwearde	Hält da herzkrank Haupteswache	Über Freund und Feind. Gefaßt nun macht euch	he holds, weary in his mind, head-watch	keeping weary vigil, holding a wake	2909	holds with weary spirit chief ward	Head-watch holdeth o'er heroes unliving,	and heavy of heart a head-watch keeps
2910	léofes ond láðes. Nú ys léodum wén	Bei dem lieben und dem leiden. Das Land erwarte nun	Auf krieg'rische Zeit, wenn die Kunde alsbald	over beloved and loathed. Now for the nation one expects	for the loved and the loathed. Now war is looming over	2910	over friend and foe. Now to the people is expectation	For friend and for foeman. The folk now expecteth	o’er friend and foe.—Now our folk may look
2911	orleghwíle syððan undyrne	Schwere Kriegszeit, wenn kund erst beiden,	Zu den Friesen und Franken vom Falle des Königs	time of warfare when unsecret	our nation, soon it will be known	2911	of a time of war, after among [both]	A season of strife when the death of the folk-king	for waging of war when once unhidden
2912	Froncum ond Frýsum fyll cyninges	Franken und Friesen der Fall des Königs	Sich fernhin verbreitet. Feindschaft besteht	to the Franks and Frisians, the fall of the king,	to Franks and Frisians, far and wide,	2912	Franks and Frisians the king's fall	To Frankmen and Frisians in far-lands is published.	to Frisian and Frank the fall of the king
2913	wíde weorðeð· wæs sío wróht scepen	Wird in der Ferne. Verfeindet waren wir	Mit den Hugen schon längst, seit Hygelac einstmals	widely becomes; the quarrel was shaped	that the king is gone. Hostility has been great	2913	becomes widely known. The quarrel was form'd	The war-hatred waxed warm 'gainst the Hugmen,	is spread afar.—The strife began
2914	heard wið Húgas syððan Higelác cwóm	Hart mit den Hugen, seit Hygelak kam	Mit der Flotte verheerte der Friesen Land,	fierce against the Hugas, when Hygelac came	among the Franks since Hygelac sailed forth	2914	fierce against the Hugas, after Hygelac came	When Higelac came with an army of vessels	when hot on the Hugas Hygelac fell
2915	faran flotherge on Frésna land	Mit dem Floßheer gefahren zu der Friesen Lande,	Wo in heißem Kampfe die Hetwaren ihn	faring with a fleet onto the Frisians' land	at the head of a war-fleet into Friesland:	2915	faring with a naval force to Friesland,	Faring to Friesland, where the Frankmen in battle	and fared with his fleet to the Frisian land.
2916	þaér hyne Hetware hilde gehnaégdon·	Wo in der Schlacht ihn schlug der Hetwären Schar,	So arg bedrängten mit Übermacht,	where him the Hetware attacked in battle,	there the Hetware harried and attacked	2916	where him the Hetwaras in war vanquish'd,	Humbled him and bravely with overmight 'complished	Him there the Hetwaras humbled in war,
2917	elne geéodon mid ofermægene	Die eilends mit Obmacht ihn überzog,	Daß des Lindenschilds Träger erliegen mußte,	it happened in courage with over-strength,	and overwhelmed him with great odds.	2917	boldly went with over-might,	That the mail-clad warrior must sink in the battle,	plied with such prowess their power o’erwhelming
2918	þæt se byrnwiga búgan sceolde·	Daß der Held in der Brünne sich beugen muste	Der fechtend fiel in des Fußvolks Mitte -	that the mailed-warrior had to bow down;	The leader in his war-gear was laid low,	2918	so that the mail'd warrior must bow ;	Fell 'mid his folk-troop: no fret-gems presented	that the bold-in-battle bowed beneath it
2919	féoll on féðan· nalles frætwe geaf	Und in der Feldschlacht fiel; er gab hinfort nicht mehr	Verlustig gingen des goldenen Lohnes	he fell among the foot-troop; not at all ornaments gave	fell amongst followers; that lord did not favour	2919	he fell in his host, no martial gear gave	The atheling to earlmen; aye was denied us	and fell in fight. To his friends no wise
2920	ealdor dugoðe· ús wæs á syððan	Bauge den Biedern. Uns blieb seitdem	Die Mannen diesmal -; der Merowinger	the lord to his retinue; for us was ever after	his company with spoils. The Merovingian king	2920	the prince to his warriors. To us has been ever since	Merewing's mercy. The men of the Swedelands	could that earl give treasure! And ever since
2921	Merewíoingas milts ungyfeðe.	Der Merowinge Milde verweigert.	Huld ist seitdem uns verhalten worden. -	the Merovingian (king's) kindness withheld.	has been an enemy to us ever since.	2921	the Mere-Wioings' mercy denied.	For truce or for truth trust I but little;	the Merowings’ favor has failed us wholly.
2922	Né ic te Swéoðéode sibbe oððe tréowe	»Auch vom Schwedenvolke gesippter Treue	Auch ist schwerlich zu trauen der Treue der Schweden:	I do not from the Swedes peace or truce	“Nor do I expect peace or pact-keeping	2922	Nor do I with the Swedish people of peace or faith	But widely 'twas known that near Ravenswood Ongentheow	Nor aught expect I of peace and faith
2923	wihte ne wéne ac wæs wíde cúð	Erwart ich wenig. Es ist ja weithin kund,	Es ist allen bekannt, daß Ongentheow	expect a bit, but it was widely known	of any sort from the Swedes. Remember:	2923	aught expect ; for it was widely known	Sundered Hæthcyn the Hrethling from life-joys,	from Swedish folk. ’Twas spread afar
2924	þætte Ongenðío ealdre besnyðede	Wie Ongentheow dem alten unterliegen muste	Den edlen Hädcyn, den Erben Hredels,	that Ongentheow of life deprived	at Ravenswood, Ongentheow	2924	that Ongentheow had of life depriv'd	When for pride overweening the War-Scylfings first did	how Ongentheow reft at Ravenswood
2925	Hæðcen Hréþling wið Hrefnawudu	Hädkynn der Hredling beim Hrefnawald,	Am Rabengehölz beraubte des Lebens,	Haethcyn Hrethel's son at Raven's Wood,	slaughtered Haethcyn, Hrethel’s son,	2925	Hæthcyn, Hrethel's son, by Hrefna-wood,	Seek the Geatmen with savage intentions.	Hæthcyn Hrethling of hope and life,
2926	þá for onmédlan aérest gesóhton	Als übermüthig zuerst heimsuchten	Als übermütig zum ersten Male	when for arrogance first sought out	when the Geat people in their arrogance	2926	when in their pride first sought	Early did Ohthere's age-laden father,	when the folk of Geats for the first time sought
2927	Géata léode Gúð-Scilfingas	Uns Geatenkämpen die Kriegsschilfinge.	Eine Schar von Gauten die Scylfinge (Schweden) angriff.	the Geatish people the War-Scilfings	first attacked the fierce Shylfings.	2927	the Goths' people the warlike Scylfings.	Old and terrible, give blow in requital,	in wanton pride the Warlike-Scylfings.
2928	sóna him se fróda fæder Óhtheres	Da gab ihm der grimme Greis den Todesschlag	Von Alter grau war Ohtheres Vater,	at once him the wise, old father of Ohthere,	The return blow was quickly struck	2928	Forthwith him the venerable father of Ohthere,	Killing the sea-king, the queen-mother rescued,	Soon the sage old sire of Ohtere,
2929	eald ond egesfull hondslyht ágeaf·	Im Gefecht der furchtbare Vater Ochthers.	Doch grimmig führt' er den Gegenschlag:	ancient and terrible, returned onslaught by hand;	by Ohthere’s father. Old and terrible,	2929	old and terrific, a hand-blow gave ;	The old one his consort deprived of her gold,	ancient and awful, gave answering blow;
2930	ábréot brimwísan· brýda herode·	Er erschlug den Entführer und befreite die Schöne,	Den Fürsten erschlug er, befreite die Gattin,	he destroyed the sea-wise man, he honoured his wife,	he felled the sea-king and saved his own	2930	the sea- leader bore away from the bridal hearth,	Onela's mother and Ohthere's also,	the sea-king he slew, and his spouse redeemed,
2931	gomela ióméowlan golde berofene	Seine Gattin, der Greis, die goldgeschmückte,	Die hehre Frau, die die Hände der Krieger	the old, wisened woman bereft of her gold,	aged wife, the mother of Onela	2931	the old warrior, long since, the maid with gold adorn'd,	And then followed the feud-nursing foemen till hardly,	his good wife rescued, though robbed of her gold,
2932	Onelan módor ond Óhtheres	Onelas Mutter und Ochtherens.	Des kostbaren Goldschmucks entkleidet hatten,	Onela's mother and Ohthere's	and of Ohthere, bereft of her gold rings.	2932	Onela's mother, and Ohthere's ;	Reaved of their ruler, they Ravenswood entered.	mother of Ohtere and Onela.
2933	ond ðá folgode feorhgeníðlan	Darnach verfolgt' er die feindlichen Streiter,	Onelas Mutter und Ohtheres;	and then he followed those life-enemies,	Then he kept hard on the heels of the foe	2933	and then pursued his deadly enemies,	Then with vast-numbered forces he assaulted the remnant,	Then he followed his foes, who fled before him
2934	oð ðæt hí oðéodon earfoðlíce	Bis sie mit genauer Noth ihm entkamen,	Dann verfolgt' er den Feind, der sich flüchtend zurückzog	until they escaped with difficulty,	and drove them, leaderless, lucky to get away,	2934	until they escap'd with difficulty	Weary with wounds, woe often promised	sore beset and stole their way,
2935	in Hrefnesholt hláfordléase·	Des Herrn beraubt, ins Hrefnaholz.	Ins Rabengehölz, beraubt seines Königs.	into Raven's Wood, without a lord;	in a desperate rout into Ravenswood.	2935	into Hrefnes- holt, lordless.	The livelong night to the sad-hearted war-troop:	bereft of a ruler, to Ravenswood.
2936	besæt ðá sinherge sweorda láfe	Da umschloß er mit Scharen die Schwertentronnenen,	Dort schloß er ein, was dem Schwerte entrann,	then he besieged the huge (sacred) grove, the survivors of swords	His army surrounded the weary remnant	2936	Beset then the naval force the sword's leaving,	Said he at morning would kill them with edges of weapons,	With his host he besieged there what swords had left,
2937	wundum wérge· wéan oft gehét	Wundenmatten, oft mit Weh bedrohend	Mit gewaltiger Macht, die wunden Helden,	weary with wounds; he often threatened woes	where they nursed their wounds; all through the night	2937	with wounds weary: woe he oft promis'd	Some on the gallows for glee to the fowls.	the weary and wounded; woes he threatened
2938	earmre teohhe ondlonge niht·	Das schmächtige Häuflein in schauriger Nacht.	Und drohte die Nacht durch Verderben an	to the wretched company in the length of the night;	he howled threats at those huddled survivors,	2938	to the miserable progeny, the livelong night ;	Aid came after to the anxious-in-spirit	the whole night through to that hard-pressed throng:
2939	cwæð: hé on mergenne méces ecgum	Als gedächt er sie morgens mit mordlichem Stahl	Dem ermatteten Häuflein: am Morgen, sprach er,	said: he in the morning by the edges of a maiche	promised to axe their bodies open	2939	said that he them at morn, with falchion's edges	At dawn of the day, after Higelac's bugle	some with the morrow his sword should kill,
2940	gétan wolde, sum on galgtréowum	Zu grüßen, wohl gar an den Galgen zu hängen	Sollten durch Schwertes Schneide sie fallen	he would sacrifice one of them on the gallow-tree	when dawn broke, dangle them from gallows	2940	would greet, some hang on gallows - trees,	And trumpet-sound heard they, when the good one proceeded	some should go to the gallows-tree
2941	fuglum tó gamene· frófor eft gelamp	Den Vögeln zur Freude. Doch mit frühstem Tage	Oder enden am Galgen, zur Atzung der Raben.	as game for the birds; relief came back	to feed the birds. But at first light	2941	[to the birds] for sport. Comfort afterwards came to	And faring followed the flower of the troopers.	for rapture of ravens. But rescue came
2942	sárigmódum somod aérdæge	Ward Trost zu Theil den Trübgemuthen,	Doch Trost erfüllte bei Tages Anbruch	to the sorrow-spirited ones together with early day,	when their spirits were lowest, relief arrived.	2942	the sad of mood, together ere day,		with dawn of day for those desperate men
2943	syððan híe Hygeláces horn ond býman	Als sie Hygelaks Horn und Heerposaunen	Die bekümmerten Herzen: sie hörten den Klang	when they Hygelac's horn and trumpet,	They heard the sound of Hygelac’s horn,	2943	when they Hygelac's horns and trumpets		when they heard the horn of Hygelac sound,
2944	gealdor ongéaton þá se góda cóm,	Erhallen hörten, da der hehre Fürst	Von Hygelacs Hörnern, - der Held war da	and his battle-yell recognised, then the good man came,	his trumpet calling as he came to find them,	2944	sounding perceiv'd, when the good king came,		tones of his trumpet; the trusty king
2945	léoda dugoðe on lást faran.	Mit der Seinen Schar ihn zu entsetzen kam.	Zur rechten Stunde, die Streiter zu retten.	with the tribe's veteran warriors travelling on the path.	the hero in pursuit, at hand with troops.	2945	with the flower of his people, marching on their track.		had followed their trail with faithful band.

40. Wulf und Eofur (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
2946	Wæs sío swátswaðu Swóna ond Géata	»Da war die Schweißspur der Schweden und Geaten	Die blutige Spur des erbitterten Kampfes,	The bloody swathe of the Swedes and Geats,	“The bloody swathe that Swedes and Geats	2946	Was the bloody trace of Swedes and Goths,	„The blood-stainèd trace of Swedes and Geatmen,	“The bloody swath of Swedes and Geats
2947	wælraés weora wíde gesýne·	Bei der Männer Wuthkampf weithin sichtbar,	Da Schweden und Gauten die Schwerter kreuzten	the slaughter-rush of men was widely seen;	cut through each other was everywhere.	2947	the deadly rush of men, widely seen ;	The death-rush of warmen, widely was noticed,	and the storm of their strife, were seen afar,
2948	hú ðá folc mid him faéhðe tówehton·	Als da die Fehde die Völker entschieden.	In wütendem Ringen, war weithin sichtbar;	how the folk between them awoke a feud;	No one could miss their murderous feuding.	2948	how the people with them enmity excited.	How the folks with each other feud did awaken.	how folk against folk the fight had wakened.
2949	gewát him ðá se góda mid his gædelingum	Aufbrach der Alte mit den Angehörigen	Und Ongentheow wich, der alte Recke,	then the good man went with his fellow kinsmen,	Then the old man made his move,	2949	Departed then the good king with his associates,	The worthy one went then with well-beloved comrades,	The ancient king with his atheling band
2950	fród felageómor fæsten sécean·	Vieljammernd der biedre, ob eine Burg er fände.	Voll Harm und Schmerz in die hochgelegne	old and wise, greated saddened, to seek a citadel;	pulled back, barred his people in:	2950	sage and much sad, the fastness to seek.	Old and dejected to go to the fastness,	sought his citadel, sorrowing much:
2951	eorl Ongenþío ufor oncirde·	Ongentheow eilte, der Earl, der Höhe zu:	Feste zurück mit dem Rittergefolge:	the warrior Ongentheow retreated higher up,	Ongentheow withdrew to higher ground.	2951	The warrior Ongentheow had proceeded higher ;	Ongentheo earl upward then turned him;	Ongentheow earl went up to his burg.
2952	hæfde Higeláces hilde gefrúnen	Er hatte Hygelaks Heersturm erfahren,	Er kannte nun Hygelacs Heldenstärke	he had of Hygelac's battle-skill heard,	Hygelac’s pride and prowess as a fighter	2952	he of Hygelac's warfare had heard,	Of Higelac's battle he'd heard on inquiry,	He had tested Hygelac’s hardihood,
2953	wlonces wígcræft· wiðres ne trúwode·	Der Starken Streitkraft: ihm zu stehn getraut' er nicht,	Des Tapfern Kampfmut und traute sich nicht,	the proud man's war-craft; he did not trust his resistance,	were known to the earl; he had no confidence	2953	the proud chief's war- craft ; yet believ'd not	The exultant one's prowess, despaired of resistance,	the proud one’s prowess, would prove it no longer,
2954	þæt hé saémannum onsacan mihte,	Daß er die Seemänner besiegen könnte	Dem Seevolk zu wehren die Siegesbeute,	that he the sea-men could oppose,	that he could hold out against that horde of seamen,	2954	that he the seamen could repel,	With earls of the ocean to be able to struggle,	defied no more those fighting-wanderers
2955	heaðolíðendum hord forstandan	Und den Heergängern den Hort verwehren,	Den entführten Hort, die Frauen und Kinder.	against battle travellers defend the hoard,	defend wife and the ones he loved	2955	from the traversers of the deep his hoard defend,	'Gainst sea-going sailors to save the hoard-treasure,	nor hoped from the seamen to save his hoard,
2956	bearn ond brýde· béah eft þonan	Die Frau und Söhne. Da floh der Greis	So wandte der Greis sich den Wällen zu,	children and women; he fell back thence	from the shock of the attack. He retreated for shelter	2956	his children and bride. Withdrew again thence	His wife and his children; he fled after thenceward	his bairn and his bride: so he bent him again,
2957	eald under eorðweall· þá wæs aéht boden	Hinter den Erdwall. Ungewinn hatten	Seiner Schanzen Schutz, doch die Schweden verfolgte	old behind the earth-wall; then pursuit was offered	behind the earthwall. Then Hygelac swooped	2957	the aged chief under the earth wall. Then was wealth announced	Old 'neath the earth-wall. Then was offered pursuance	old, to his earth-walls. Yet after him came
2958	Swéona léodum· segn Higeláces	Die Schwedenleute: der Sieg war Hygelaks.	Der Hredlinge Heerbann und Hygelacs Banner	to the Swedish nation, the standards of Hygelac	on the Swedes at bay, his banners swarmed	2958	to the Swedes' people, the banner of Hygelac,	To the braves of the Swedemen, the banner to Higelac.	with slaughter for Swedes the standards of Hygelac
2959	freoðowong þone forð oferéodon	Wieder flohn sie fürder zu friedlichem Felde,	Durchflogen das freie Gefilde schnell,	that place of refuge forth overran,	into their refuge, his Geat forces	2959	the peaceful plain. The ford they went over,	They fared then forth o'er the field-of-protection,	o’er peaceful plains in pride advancing,
2960	syððan Hréðlingas tó hagan þrungon.	Als die Hredlinge ins Gehege drangen.	Bis die Helden im Sturm den Verhau erstiegen.	when the Hrethelings pressed forward into that entrenchment.	drove forward to destroy the camp.	2960	after the Hrethlings had to the entrenchment throng'd.	When the Hrethling heroes hedgeward had thronged them.	till Hrethelings fought in the fencéd town.
2961	Þaér wearð Ongenðíow ecgum sweordan	Dort ward Ongentheow, der altergraue,	Hier zwang man den alten Ongentheow,	There was Ongentheow by edges of swords,	There in his grey hairs, Ongentheow	2961	There was Ongentheow, with swords' edges,	Then with edges of irons was Ongentheow driven,	Then Ongentheow with edge of sword,
2962	blondenfexa on bid wrecen	Mit blankem Schwert zum Bleiben gestellt,	Den grauen König, den Klingen der Gegner	the grizzle-haired was compelled to pause,	was cornered, ringed around with swords.	2962	the grizzly-hair'd, in that conflict punish'd,	The gray-haired to tarry, that the troop-ruler had to	the hoary-bearded, was held at bay,
2963	þæt se þéodcyning ðafian sceolde	Daß sich der Volksfürst fügen muste	Sich zu stellen im Streit, wo er sterben sollte	so that the tribe-king had to submit	And it came to pass that the king’s fate	2963	so that the great king must submit to	Suffer the power solely of Eofor:	and the folk-king there was forced to suffer
2964	Eafores ánne dóm· hyne yrringa	Eofurs Willen. Ingrimmig traf ihn	Durch Eofors Schwert: den ersten Schlag	to the sole judgement of Eofor; him wrathfully	was in Eofor’s hands, and in his alone.	2964	Eofer's sole doom. Him angrily	Wulf then wildly with weapon assaulted him,	Eofor’s anger. In ire, at the king
2965	Wulf Wonréðing waépne geraéhte	Wulf der Wonreding mit der Waffenschärfe,	Erhielt er von Wulf, Wonreds Sohne,	Wulf, Wonred's son, reached with his weapon,	Wulf, son of Wonred, went for him in anger,	2965	Wolf, Wonred's son, with his weapon reach'd,	Wonred his son, that for swinge of the edges	Wulf Wonreding with weapon struck;
2966	þæt him for swenge swát aédrum sprong	Daß der Schweiß aus den Adern von dem Schlag ihm sprang	Daß dem Edling das Blut aus den Adern spritzte	so that from him by the blow blood in streams sprang	split him open so that blood came spurting	2966	so that, for the blow, his blood sprang from the veins,	The blood from his body burst out in currents,	and the chieftain’s blood, for that blow, in streams
2967	forð under fexe· næs hé forht swá ðéh	Unter den Locken fort. Doch ließ nicht furchtsam	Unterm schneeigen Haare; doch schreckte das nicht	forth beneath his hair; he was not frightened though,	from under his hair. The old hero	2967	forth under his locks: yet was he not afraid,	Forth 'neath his hair. He feared not however,	flowed ’neath his hair. No fear felt he,
2968	gomela Scilfing ac forgeald hraðe	Der greise Schilfing: er vergalt schleunig	Den greisen Scylfing (Schwede), der schnell vergalt	the aged Scilfing, but quickly repaid	still did not flinch, but parried fast,	2968	the aged Scylfing, but requited quickly,	Gray-headed Scylfing, but speedily quited	stout old Scylfing, but straightway repaid
2969	wyrsan wrixle wælhlem þone	Mit schlimmerm Schlage den schrecklichen Streich.	Den derben Streich mit doppelter Münze,	with a more terrible response for that slaughter-stroke,	hit back with a harder stroke:	2969	with a worse exchange, that deadly onslaught,	The wasting wound-stroke with worse exchange,	in better bargain that bitter stroke
2970	syððan ðéodcyning þyder oncirde·	Als sich gegen ihn kehrte der König des Volks,	Zum Feinde sich wendend mit flinkem Ausfall;	when the tribe-king turned thither;	the king turned and took him on.	2970	when the great king turn'd thitherward ;	When the king of the thane-troop thither did turn him:	and faced his foe with fell intent.
2971	ne meahte se snella sunu Wonrédes	Da konnte der schnelle Sohn des Wonred	Da konnte Wonreds wackerer Sohn	he could not, the brave son of Wonred,	Then Wonred’s son, the brave Wulf,	2971	nor could the swift son of Wonred	The wise-mooded son of Wonred was powerless	Nor swift enough was the son of Wonred
2972	ealdum ceorle hondslyht giofan	Nicht entgegen schlagen dem greisen Helden:	Nicht hurtig genug dem Hiebe begegnen:	to the old fellow offer onslaught by hand,	could land no blow against the aged lord.	2972	to the old warrior a hand-stroke give ;	To give a return-blow to the age-hoary man,	answer to render the agéd chief;
2973	ac hé him on héafde helm aér gescer	Der hatt ihm den Helm am Haupt schon gespaltet,	Es durchschlug ihm den Helm auf dem Haupte der Greis,	rather he him on his head had sheared his helm,	Ongentheow divided his helmet	2973	for he on his head the helm clave previously,	But his head-shielding helmet first hewed he to pieces,	too soon on his head the helm was cloven;
2974	þæt he blode fah bugan sceolde·	Daß er blutbegoßen sich beugen muste	Daß er blutbedeckt zu Boden stürzte;	so that he, blood-stained, had to bow down;	so that he buckled and bowed his bloodied head	2974	so that he blood- stain'd must bow ;	That flecked with gore perforce he did totter,	blood-bedecked he bowed to earth,
2975	féoll on foldan· næs hé faége þá gít	Zur Erde stürzend. Doch starb er nicht,	Doch nicht war dem Tapfern der Tod beschieden,	he fell on the field; he was not doomed yet,	and dropped to the ground. But his doom held off.	2975	he fell on the earth, yet was he not doom'd ;	Fell to the earth; not fey was he yet then,	5and fell adown: not doomed was he yet,
2976	ac hé hyne gewyrpte þéah ðe him wund hrine·	Nur schwer verwundet wälzt' er sich am Boden.	Er erholte sich bald, als verharscht war die Wunde.	but he recovered himself, though the wound touched him;	Though he was cut deep, he recovered again.	2976	but he recover'd himself, though the wound had touch'd him.	But up did he spring though an edge-wound had reached him.	and well he waxed, though the wound was sore.
2977	lét se hearda Higeláces þegn	Da ließ Eofur, Hygelaks beherzter Degen,	Doch Eofor schwang nun sein altes Schwert,	Let he, the hard thane of Hygelac,	“With his brother down, the undaunted Eofor,	2977	Caus'd then the fierce thane of Hygelac	Then Higelac's vassal, valiant and dauntless,	Then the hardy Hygelac-thane,
2978	bráde méce þá his bróðor læg	Die breite Waffe, als sein Bruder lag,	Die breite Klinge, den Bruder zu rächen,	broad maiche, when his brother lay dead,	Hygelac’s thane, hefted his sword	2978	his broad falchion, as his brother lay,	When his brother lay dead, made his broad-bladed weapon,	when his brother fell, with broad brand smote,
2979	ealdsweord eotonisc entiscne helm	Das alte Riesenschwert, ihm den Riesenhelm	Vom Schilde gedeckt, und zerschmetterte gänzlich	the old ogrish sword, the giantish helm	and smashed murderously at the massive helmet	2979	his old eotenish sword, the giant helm	Giant-sword ancient, defence of the giants,	giants’-sword crashing through giants’-helm
2980	brecan ofer bordweal· ðá gebéah cyning	Ueberm Schildrand brechen: da beugte sich der König	Des Königs Helm, das Kunstwerk der Riesen:	break over the shield-wall; then the king bowed down,	past the lifted shield. And the king collapsed,	2980	to break o'er the shield- wall: then sank [the] king,	Bound o'er the shield-wall; the folk-prince succumbed then,	across the shield-wall: sank the king,
2981	folces hyrde· wæs in feorh dropen.	Zum Tode getroffen, der Trost seines Volkes.	Da fiel des Volkes fürstlicher Hüter,	the shepherd of the folk, was struck to his life.	The shepherd of people was sheared of life.	2981	the people's shepherd, his life was stricken.	Shepherd of people, was pierced to the vitals.	his folk’s old herdsman, fatally hurt.
2982	Ðá waéron monige þé his maég wriðon·	Da fanden sich Viele, die den Freund zu verbinden	Zu Tode getroffen. Treue Gefährten	Then there were many, who bandaged his kinsman,	“Many then hurried to help Wulf,	2982	Then were many who his kinsman bound,	There were many attendants who bound up his kinsman,	There were many to bind the brother’s wounds
2983	ricone áraérdon ðá him gerýmed wearð	Wulf rasch aufrichteten, als Raum dazu ward,	Verbanden inzwischen des Bruders Wunde	they quickly raised him up, when room was made for them,	bandaged and lifted him, now that they were left	2983	quickly rais'd, when it was clear'd for them,	Carried him quickly when occasion was granted	and lift him, fast as fate allowed
2984	þæt híe wælstówe wealdan móston·	Daß sie des Walfeldes walten konnten.	Und führten ihn fort, - die Feinde machten	so that they the place of slaughter were able to control;	masters of the blood-soaked battleground.	2984	so that they the slaughter-place might command,	That the place of the slain they were suffered to manage.	his people to wield the place-of-war.
2985	þenden réafode rinc óðerne·	Dieweil beraubte Ein Recke den andern:	Nicht weiter den Siegern die Wahlstatt streitig.	then plunder the one man the other,	One warrior stripped the other,	2985	while stript one warrior another.	This pending, one hero plundered the other,	But Eofor took from Ongentheow,
2986	nam on Ongenðío írenbyrnan	Sie nahmen dem Ongentheow die eiserne Brünne,	Doch Eofor raubte Ongentheows Panzer,	he took from Ongentheow his iron byrnie,	looted Ongentheow’s iron mail-coat,	2986	They took from Ongentheow his iron byrnie,	His armor of iron from Ongentheow ravished,	earl from other, the iron-breastplate,
2987	heard swyrd hilted ond his helm somod·	Das harte Hilzschwert und den Helm zumal,	Das köstliche Schwert, den zerklobenen Helm,	his hard hilted sword, and his helmet too;	his hard sword-hilt, his helmet too,	2987	his hilted hard sword, and his helm also ;	His hard-sword hilted and helmet together;	hard sword hilted, and helmet too,
2988	háres hyrste Higeláce bær·	Des Haargrauen Heergeräth Hygelak zu bringen.	Und brachte dem Hygelac des Helden Waffen.	the hoary one's armour he bore to Hygelac;	and carried the graith to King Hygelac;	2988	the hoar warrior's trapping they to Hygelac bore.	The old one's equipments he carried to Higelac.	and the hoar-chief’s harness to Hygelac carried,
2989	hé ðám frætwum féng ond him fægre gehét	Der empfieng den Schmuck und freundlich verhieß er	Der nahm die Spende, versprach dafür	he took the treasures and fairly pledged to him	he accepted the prize, promised fairly	2989	[He the] war-gear receiv'd, and them promis'd fair	He the jewels received, and rewards 'mid the troopers	who took the trappings, and truly promised
2990	léana mid léodum ond gelaéste swá·	Den Leuten zu lohnen: das leistet' er so:	Herrlichen Lohn und hielt sein Gelübde:	rewards among the people, and did so;	that reward would come, and kept his word.	2990	rewards among the people, and so perform'd:	Graciously promised, and so did accomplish:	rich fee ’mid folk,—and fulfilled it so.
2991	geald þone gúðraés Géata dryhten	Jenen Kampfsturm vergalt der Geatenkönig,	Denn den Kampf vergalt der König der Gauten,	he paid for the war-onslaught, the lord of the Geats,	For their bravery in action, when they arrived home	2991	requited the martial onslaught the Goths' lord,	The king of the Weders requited the war-rush,	For that grim strife gave the Geatish lord,
2992	Hréðles eafora þá hé tó hám becóm	Hredels Erbe, als er zur Heimat kam	Hredels Sohn, als er heim gekommen,	Hrethel's heir, when he returned home,	Eofor and Wulf were overloaded	2992	Hrethel's offspring, when to his home he came,	Hrethel's descendant, when home he repaired him,	Hrethel’s offspring, when home he came,
2993	Iofore ond Wulfe mid ofermáðmum·	Dem Wulf und Eofur mit überreichem Schatz:	Den edlen Brüdern überreichlich;	to Eofor and Wulf with an abundance of treasure;	by Hrethel’s son, Hygelac the Geat,	2993	to Eofer and Wulf with him: he besides treasures gave,	To Eofor and Wulf with wide-lavished treasures,	to Eofor and Wulf a wealth of treasure.
2994	sealde hiora gehwæðrum hund þúsenda	Die Tapfern lohnt' er mit hunderttausenden Lands	Es erhielt jeder hunderttausend	he gave them both a hundred thousand worth of	with gifts of land and linked rings	2994	to each of them, a hundred thousand	To each of them granted a hundred of thousands	Each of them had a hundred thousand
2995	landes ond locenra béaga --ne ðorfte him ðá léan oðwítan	Und geflochtner Ringe: kein Vorwurf durfte sie	Schilling in Land und schimmernden Ringen,	land and interlocked rings --he needed not the gifts scorn,	that were worth a fortune. They had won glory,	2995	of land and closed rings: nor needed to reproach them for those rewards	In land and rings wrought out of wire:	in land and linked rings; nor at less price reckoned
2996	mon on middangearde syððan híe ðá maérða geslógon--	Um die Gabe treffen, die so tüchtig erkämpft war.	Und der Männer keiner im Mittelgarten fand zu hoch den Preis für das Heldenwerk.	(any) man on middle-earth, since they gained those glories in fighting--	so there was no gainsaying his generosity.	2996	any one on mid- earth, since they those honours had in battle won;	None upon mid-earth needed to twit him	mid-earth men such mighty deeds!
2997	ond ðá Iofore forgeaf ángan dohtor	Dem Eofur gab er die einzige Tochter	Seine Huld zu beweisen, gab Hygelac auch	and then to Eofor he gave his only daughter,	And he gave Eofor his only daughter	2997	and then he to Eofer gave his only daughter,	With the gifts he gave them, when glory they conquered;	And to Eofor he gave his only daughter
2998	hámweorðunge hyldo tó wedde.	Zur Heimsteuer, seiner Huld zu Pfande.	Dem Eofor zur Ehe die einzige Tochter,	a honour to the home, as pledge of friendship.	to bide at home with him, an honour and a bond.	2998	an honour to his home, as a pledge of favour.	And to Eofor then gave he his one only daughter,	in pledge of grace, the pride of his home.
2999	Þæt ys sío faéhðo ond se féondscipe	»Das ist die Fehde, die Feindschaft der Männer,	Seines Hauses Sonne. - Haß und Feindschaft	That is the feud and the enmity,	“So this bad blood between us and the Swedes,	2999	That is the feud and the enmity,	The honor of home, as an earnest of favor.	“Such is the feud, the foeman’s rage,
3000	wælníð wera ðæs ðe ic wéan hafo	Ihr tödtlicher Haß. Darum trag ich Sorge,	Schwuren uns damals die Schweden, die sicher	the slaughterous hate of men, for which I have woe,	this vicious feud, I am convinced,	3000	the deadly hate of men ; whence I expect	That's the feud and hatred--as ween I 'twill happen--	death-hate of men: so I deem it sure
3001	þé ús séceað tó Swéona léoda	Daß mit dem Heer uns hier die Schweden heimsuchen,	Die Fehde erneu'n, wenn des Fürsten Tod	they shall attack us, the Swedish nation,	is bound to revive; they will cross our borders	3001	that us will seek the Swedes' people,	The anger of earthmen, that earls of the Swedemen	that the Swedish folk will seek us home
3002	syððan híe gefricgeað fréan úserne	Wenn sie erfahren, daß unser Fürst und Gebieter	Sie erfahren, der stets, der gefürchtete Streiter,	when they learn our lord	and attack in force when they find out	3002	when they shall learn our lord is	Will visit on us, when they hear that our leader	for this fall of their friends, the fighting-Scylfings,
3003	ealdorléasne þone ðe aér gehéold	Das Leben verließ, der so lange wider	Schatz und Reich vor den Rächern schützte,	is lifeless, he who formerly preserved	that Beowulf is dead. In days gone by	3003	lifeless, who had before defended,	Lifeless is lying, he who longtime protected	when once they learn that our warrior leader
3004	wið hettendum hord ond ríce	Die Haßer behauptet Hort und Reich	Des Volkes Wohl zu fördern wußte	against despisers our hoard and kingdom,	when our warriors fell and we were undefended	3004	against enemies, treasure and realm,	His hoard and kingdom 'gainst hating assailers,	lifeless lies, who land and hoard
3005	æfter hæleða hryre, hwate Scildingas·	Und nach der Könige Fall die kühnen Schildinge;	Und als Held sich erwies bis zum höchsten Alter.	after fall of heroes, bold Scyldings,	he kept our coffers and our kingdom safe.	3005	and, after the fall of heroes, the bold Scyldings ;	Who on the fall of the heroes defended of yore	ever defended from all his foes,
3006	folcréd fremede oððe furður gén	Der unser Volksrecht festigte und vielfach noch	Nun ist Eile geboten, den edlen König,	supported the welfare of the folk, or moreover	He worked for the people, but as well as that	3006	public right establish'd, or yet further,	The deed-mighty Scyldings, did for the troopers	furthered his folk’s weal, finished his course
3007	eorlscipe efnde. Mé is ofost betost	Eorlschaft übte. »Nun ist Eile gut,	Der so reichlich stets uns Ringe gespendet,	accomplished noble deeds. For me haste is best,	he behaved like a hero. We must hurry now	3007	valorous deeds perform'd. Now is speed best,	What best did avail them, and further moreover	a hardy hero.—Now haste is best,
3008	þæt wé þéodcyning þaér scéawian	Daß wir hingehn die Fürsten des Volks zu schauen	Heimzuholen, die Hülle des Toten	that we the people-king look upon there,	to take a last look at the king	3008	that we the great king there behold,	Hero-deeds 'complished. Now is haste most fitting,	that we go to gaze on our Geatish lord,
3009	ond þone gebringan þé ús béagas geaf	Und rasch ihn bringen, der uns die Ringe gab,	Auf dem Holzstoß zu betten. Den Herrlichen soll	and that one bring, he who gave us rings,	and launch him, lord and lavisher of rings,	3009	and bring him who gave us rings	That the lord of liegemen we look upon yonder,	and bear the bountiful breaker-of-rings
3010	on ádfære· ne scel ánes hwæt	Zur Scheiterburg. Nicht zu schmelzen braucht	Nicht ein einzelnes Stück in die Erde begleiten:	on a journey to the pyre; nor must a part only	on the funeral road. His royal pyre	3010	on the way to the pile: there shall not aught of any one	And that one carry on journey to death-pyre	to the funeral pyre. No fragments merely
3011	meltan mid þám módigan ac þaér is máðma hord	Mit dem Kühnen unser Gut: der Kleinode Hort ist da,	Den ganzen Schatz, des schimmernden Goldes	melt with that great-spirited one, but there is the treasure's hoard,	will melt no small amount of gold:	3011	be consum'd with the bold king ; for there is a hord of treasures,	Who ring-presents gave us. Not aught of it all	shall burn with the warrior. Wealth of jewels,
3012	gold unríme grimme gecéapod	Unermeßliches Gold: wir entgalten es bitter,	Unendliche Fülle, durchs eig'ne Blut	gold uncounted, bitterly purchased,	heaped there in a hoard, it was bought at heavy cost,	3012	gold without number, cruelly purchas'd ;	Shall melt with the brave one--there's a mass of bright jewels,	gold untold and gained in terror,
3013	ond nú æt síðestan sylfes féore	Und zuletzt mit dem Leben des lieben Königs	So teuer erkauft von dem tapfern Herrscher,	and now at last with his own life	and that pile of rings he paid for at the end	3013	and now at last, with his own life,	Gold beyond measure, grewsomely purchased	treasure at last with his life obtained,
3014	béagas gebohte: þá sceall brond fretan,	Bezahlten wir die Zierden. Die verzehre der Brand,	Verzehre das Feuer, die züngelnde Flamme!	bought the rings: then the blaze must devour,	with his own life will go up with the flame,	3014	he has bought rings ; these shall fire devour,	And ending it all ornament-rings too	all of that booty the brands shall take,
3015	aéled þeccean, nalles eorl wegan	Verhülle die Glut. Die Goldringe trage	Kein Krieger trage der Kleinode eins	the fire cover, no man shall wear	be furled in fire: treasure no follower	3015	flame cover, no warrior shall bear	Bought with his life; these fire shall devour,	fire shall eat it. No earl must carry
3016	máððum tó gemyndum né mægð scýne	Kein Mann zur Erinnerung, kein Mägdlein soll sie	Zu des Helden Gedächtnis, der holden Jungfrau	these treasures in remembrance, no pretty girl	will wear in his memory, nor lovely woman	3016	a treasure in remembrance, nor maiden fair	Flame shall cover, no earlman shall wear	memorial jewel. No maiden fair
3017	habban on healse hringweorðunge	Am Halse haben zu holder Zierde.	Schneeigem Hals sei der Schmuck versagt,	shall have on her neck ring-adornment,	link and attach as a torque around her neck—	3017	have on her neck a ring-honour ;	A jewel-memento, nor beautiful virgin	shall wreathe her neck with noble ring:
3018	ac sceal geómormód golde beréafod	Grammüthig wird nun, des Goldes beraubt,	Da mancher jetzt, der Mittel entbehrend,	but must, sad-hearted, bereft of gold,	but often, repeatedly, in the path of exile	3018	but shall, sad of mood, of gold bereft,	Have on her neck rings to adorn her,	nay, sad in spirit and shorn of her gold,
3019	oft nalles aéne elland tredan	Bald mehr als Eine das Elend betreten,	Arm und bekümmert ins Elend hinaus muß,	often, not once, tread in alien land,	they shall walk bereft, bowed under woe,	3019	often not once, a strange land tread ;	But wretched in spirit bereavèd of gold-gems	oft shall she pass o’er paths of exile
3020	nú se herewísa hleahtor álegde	Da des Landes Trost das Lachen aufgab,	Seit der Lenker des Heerbanns das Lachen aufgab,	now the cohort-leader has laid aside laughter	now that their leader’s laugh is silenced,	3020	now the martial leader has ceas'd from laughter,	She shall oft with others be exiled and banished,	now our lord all laughter has laid aside,
3021	gamen ond gléodréam. Forðon sceall gár wesan	Scherz und Spiel. Mancher Sper wird wohl	Die muntre Weltlust. Am Morgen schon	pleasure and merriment. Therefore must be spears	high spirits quenched. Many a spear	3021	sport and joy of song ; therefore shall the javelin be,	Since the leader of liegemen hath laughter forsaken,	all mirth and revel. Many a spear
3022	monig morgenceald mundum bewunden,	Frühkalt hinfort mit der Faust umschloßen,	Wird künftig der Krieger den kalten Speer	many, morning-cold, grasped in palms,	dawn-cold to the touch will be taken down	3022	many a morning cold, not by hands brandish'd,	Mirth and merriment. Hence many a war-spear	morning-cold shall be clasped amain,
3023	hæfen on handa, nalles hearpan swég	In der Hand erhoben. Kein Harfenklang	Mit den Händen ergreifen, die Harfe erweckt	raised in hands, not at all the sound of harp	and waved on high; the swept harp	3023	nor. rais'd in hand ; no sound of harp	Cold from the morning shall be clutched in the fingers,	lifted aloft; nor shall lilt of harp
3024	wígend weccean ac se wonna hrefn	Wird den Weigand wecken, sondern der wilde Rabe	Die Degen nicht mehr, nur der dunkle Rabe,	to wake the warrior, but the black raven,	won’t waken warriors, but the raven winging	3024	shall the warrior raise ; but the dusk raven,	Heaved in the hand, no harp-music's sound shall	those warriors wake; but the wan-hued raven,
3025	fús ofer faégum fela reordian,	Der Gefallnen froh Vieles reden,	Der spricht vieles aus über den Todgeweihten,	eager over the doomed, speaking many things,	darkly over the doomed will have news,	3025	eager o'er the fallen, much shall tell,	Waken the warriors, but the wan-coated raven	fain o’er the fallen, his feast shall praise
3026	earne secgan hú him æt aéte spéow	Dem Adler zu sagen wie ihm die Atzung glückte,	Krächzt über Leichen und kündet dem Adler	telling the eagle, how he succeeded in eating,	tidings for the eagle of how he hoked and ate,	3026	shall to the eagle say how it with him at his food sped,	Fain over fey ones freely shall gabble,	and boast to the eagle how bravely he ate
3027	þenden hé wið wulf wæl réafode.'	Als er mit dem Wolf das Walfeld beraubte.«	Vom erwünschten Fraß, den der Wolf mit ihm teilte.'	when he with the wolf despoiled the slain.'	how the wolf and he made short work of the dead.”	3027	while with the wolf he spoil'd the slain. “	Shall say to the eagle how he sped in the eating,	when he and the wolf were wasting the slain.”
3028	Swá se secg hwata secggende wæs	Also sagte da der schnelle Recke	So trug der Tapfre die Trauerbotschaft	So the bold men was teller	Such was the drift of the dire report	3028	Thus the bold warrior was speaking	When, the wolf his companion, he plundered the slain.“	So he told his sorrowful tidings,
3029	láðra spella· hé ne léag fela	Die leide Märe: er log nicht viel	Den Lauschenden vor: von erlog'nem war	of hateful tidings; he did not lie much	that gallant man delivered. He got little wrong	3029	unwelcome speeches ; he falsified not much	So the high-minded hero was rehearsing these stories	and little he lied, the loyal man
3030	wyrda né worda. Weorod eall árás·	An Wort noch Weise. Das Wehrvolk erhob sich	Nicht vieles darin. Das Gefolge erhob sich	in deeds or in words. The troop all arose;	in what he told and predicted. The whole troop	3030	of events or words. The band all arose,	Loathsome to hear; he lied as to few of	of word or of work. The warriors rose;
3031	éodon unblíðe under earna næs	Und eilte unfroh dem Adlerfels zu	Und alle eilten zur Adlersklippe,	they went unhappily under the eagle's headland,	rose in tears, then took their way	3031	went unblithe under Earna -næs,	Weirds and of words. All the war-troop arose then,	sad, they climbed to the Cliff-of-Eagles,
3032	wollentéare wundur scéawian·	Mit wallenden Zähren, das Wunder zu schauen.	Mit weinenden Augen das Wunder zu schauen.	with welling tears, to gaze upon the wonder;	to the uncanny scene under Earnaness.	3032	(their tears bubbled forth) the wonder to view.	'Neath the Eagle's Cape sadly betook them,	went, welling with tears, the wonder to view.
3033	fundon ðá on sande sáwulléasne	Da sahn sie ihn am Sande der Seele beraubt	Da lag auf dem Sand der entseelte Leib	they found then on the sand, soulless,	There, on the sand, where his soul had left him,	3033	They then found on the sand soulless,	Weeping and woful, the wonder to look at.	Found on the sand there, stretched at rest,
3034	hlimbed healdan þone þe him hringas geaf	Auf dem Ruhbett rasten, der Ringe vordem	Des Recken, der früher die Ringe verteilte:	ruling over his bed of rest, the who gave them rings	they found him at rest, their ring-giver	3034	holding his couch, him who had given them rings	They saw on the sand then soulless a-lying,	their lifeless lord, who had lavished rings
3035	aérran maélum· þá wæs endedæg	Den Geaten gegeben. Jetzt war der Endetag	Es hatte des Lebens letzten Tag	in earlier times; then it was the end-day	from days gone by. The great man	3035	in earlier times: then was the end-day	His slaughter-bed holding, him who rings had given them	of old upon them. Ending-day
3036	gódum gegongen þæt se gúðcyning	Dem Kühnen gekommen, der kriegerische Fürst,	Der Held erreicht, dahingerafft	come for good men, that the war-king,	had breathed his last. Beowulf the king	3036	for the good chief gone, so that the war-king,	In days that were done; then the death-bringing moment	had dawned on the doughty-one; death had seized
3037	Wedra þéoden wundordéaðe swealt.	Der Walter der Wedern wunderbar erlegen.	Vom Wundentode, der Wettermark Herrscher.	the Wederas' chieftain, died a wondrous death.	had indeed met with a marvellous death.	3037	the Weders' prince, a wondrous death should die	Was come to the good one, that the king very warlike,	in woful slaughter the Weders’ king.
3038	AÉr hí þaér geségan syllícran wiht	Dort sahen sie auch einen seltsamen Anblick:	Sie sahen nun auch das seltsame Untier,	First they saw there a rarer creature,	But what they saw first was far stranger:	3038	but they there saw a stranger thing,	Wielder of Weders, with wonder-death perished.	There saw they, besides, the strangest being,
3039	wyrm on wonge wiðerræhtes þaér	Den Wurm der Wüste wider ihn gekehrt,	Den eklen Wurm gegenüber dem König	the wyrm on the ground just opposite there,	the serpent on the ground, gruesome and vile,	3039	the worm on the plain, the adverse one there,	First they beheld there a creature more wondrous,	loathsome, lying their leader near,
3040	láðne licgean: wæs se légdraca	Den leiden, liegen. Der Lohdrache war	Auf das Feld gestreckt: der Feuermolch war	the loathsome one lying dead: the fire-drake was	lying facing him. The fire-dragon	3040	the hostile, lying ; the fire - drake was,	The worm on the field, in front of them lying,	prone on the field. The fiery dragon,
3041	grimlíc gryregiest glédum beswaéled·	Zu grimmem Graus von Gluten verschwält.	Versengt von der Glut, der grimmige Drache;	a grim gruesome guest burnt by flames;	was scaresomely burnt, scorched all colours.	3041	the grim horror, with gleeds scorch'd ;	The foeman before them: the fire-spewing dragon,	fearful fiend, with flame was scorched.
3042	sé wæs fíftiges fótgemearces	Volle funfzig der Füße maß er	Wohl fünfzig Fuß war des furchtbaren Unholds	it was fifty foot-measures	From head to tail, his entire length	3042	he was fifty feet of measure	Ghostly and grisly guest in his terrors,	Reckoned by feet, it was fifty measures
3043	lang on legere· lyftwynne héold	Auf dem Lager an Länge. Seine Luftwonne hatt er	Volle Länge, der früher die Lüfte	long as it lay; in air-joy it had ruled	was fifty feet. He had shimmered forth	3043	long on his bed: he the delight of air enjoy'd	Was scorched in the fire; as he lay there he measured	in length as it lay. Aloft erewhile
3044	nihtes hwílum· nyðer eft gewát	Nächtlich gehalten: nieder dann war er	Zur Nachtzeit durchstrich und dann nieder sich senkte	the times of the night, down again had gone	on the night air once, then winged back	3044	in the night's hours, again came down	Fifty of feet; came forth in the night-time	it had revelled by night, and anon come back,
3045	dennes níosian· wæs ðá déaðe fæst·	Zur Tenne gesunken; der Tod hielt ihn nun:	Zum Hort in der Höhle; nun hielt ihn der Tod	to seek its den; it was then still in death,	down to his den; but death owned him now,	3045	his den to visit ; he was then fast in death ;	To rejoice in the air, thereafter departing	seeking its den; now in death’s sure clutch
3046	hæfde eorðscrafa ende genyttod.	Er hatte der Erdhöhlen zu Ende genoßen.	In festen Banden, erfüllt war sein Schicksal. -	it had of earth-caverns enjoyed its end.	he would never enter his earth-gallery again.	3046	he had of his earth-dens the end enjoy'd ;	To visit his den; he in death was then fastened,	it had come to the end of its earth-hall joys.
3047	Him big stódan bunan ond orcas·	Neben ihm stunden Näpfe und Krüge,	Im Kreis umgaben ihn Krüge und Becher,	They stood by him goblets and beakers,	Beside him stood pitchers and piled-up dishes,	3047	by him stood cups and bowls ;	He would joy in no other earth-hollowed caverns.	By it there stood the stoups and jars;
3048	discas lágon ond dýre swyrd	Teller lagen und theure Schwerter	Kannen und Schüsseln, auch kostbare Schwerter,	lay plates and precious swords,	silent flagons, precious swords	3048	dishes lay there, and costly swords	There stood round about him beakers and vessels,	dishes lay there, and dear-decked swords
3049	ómige þurhetone swá híe wið eorðan fæðm	Vom Rost durchfreßen, da sie im Felsengrund	Zernagt vom Rost, da sie nutzlos geruht	eaten through by rust, as if they had in the embrace of the earth	eaten through with rust, ranged as they had been	3049	rusty, eaten through, as if they in the lap of earth	Dishes were lying and dear-valued weapons,	eaten with rust, as, on earth’s lap resting,
3050	þúsend wintra þaér eardodon·	Tausend der Winter träge gerastet.	In den Tiefen der Erde durch tausend Winter;	a thousand winters remained there;	while they waited their thousand winters under ground.	3050	a thousand winters had there continued:	With iron-rust eaten, as in earth's mighty bosom	a thousand winters they waited there.
3051	þonne wæs þæt yrfe éacencræftig,	Es war das Erbe, das überreiche	Denn einst ward der Erbschatz, der ungeheure,	then was that legacy of exceedingly powerful,	That huge cache, gold inherited	3051	for that heritage was exceedingly strong,	A thousand of winters there they had rested:	For all that heritage huge, that gold
3052	iúmonna gold galdre bewunden	Der Vorzeit-Zierden, mit Zauber gebunden:	Der Ahnen Gold, in der Urzeit Tagen	gold of men of yore, encompassed by an incantation,	from an ancient race, was under a spell—	3052	the gold of men of old, encircled by enchantment,	That mighty bequest then with magic was guarded,	of bygone men, was bound by a spell,
3053	þæt ðám hringsele hrínan ne móste	Untrüglich bestimmten bis zum Tag des Gerichts	Durch Zauber geschützt, daß den Zugang keiner	that the ring-hall could not touch	which meant no one was ever permitted	3053	so that that ring -hall might not touch	Gold of the ancients, that earlman not any	so the treasure-hall could be touched by none
3054	gumena aénig nefne god sylfa	Die hehren Herscher, die den Hort verbergen sahn,	Zum Ringsaal fand, dem der reiche Gott	any man, unless God himself,	to enter the ring-hall unless God Himself,	3054	any man, unless God himself,	The ring-hall could touch, save Ruling-God only,	of human kind,—save[10] that Heaven’s King,
3055	sigora sóðcyning sealde þám ðe hé wolde	Der Mann wäre der Meinthat schuldig,	Die Wege nicht wies, der Walter des Sieges,	victories' Truth-king allowed he who He wished	mankind’s Keeper, True King of Triumphs,	3055	true King of victories, should give it to whom he would	Sooth-king of Vict'ries gave whom He wished to	God himself, might give whom he would.
3056	--hé is manna gehyld-- hord openian·	Heilthumsverwiesen, in Höllebanden	Das geheime Verließ des Hortes zu öffnen	--He is man's protector-- to open the hoard,	allowed some person pleasing to Him—	3056	(He is the well-willer of men) the hoard to open,	(He is earth-folk's protector) to open the treasure,	Helper of Heroes, the hoard to open,—
3057	efne swá hwylcum manna swá him gemet ðúhte.	Zu harten Strafen, der die Schätze raube;	Dem Recken allein, den sein Ratschluß erkor.	even so to every man as it seemed fitting to Him.	and in His eyes worthy—to open the hoard.	3057	just to whatever man as might to him seem meet.	E'en to such among mortals as seemed to Him proper.	even such a man as seemed to him meet.

41. Bestattung (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
3058	Þá wæs gesýne þæt se síð ne ðáh	Daher an den Ringsaal nicht rühren mochte	Deutlich nun war's, daß verderblich geworden	Then it was seen that the venture did not benefit	What came about brought to nothing	3058	Then was seen that fortune favour'd not	Then 'twas seen that the journey prospered him little	A perilous path, it proved, he trod
3059	þám ðe unrihte inne gehýdde	Der Männer Einer, wenn der mächtige Gott	Dem Wurme sein Gold, das er widerrechtlich	who he unrightly had hidden inside,	the hopes of the one who had wrongly hidden	3059	him who unrighteously within had hidden	Who wrongly within had the ornaments hidden	who heinously hid, that hall within,
3060	wræce under wealle· weard aér ofslóh	Der wahre Siegkönig, es nicht selber gönnte	Verwahrt im Berg; daß des Wächters Grimm	vengeance under the walls; this warden earlier slew	riches under the rock-face. First the dragon slew	3060	treasure, under the mound. The guardian had before slain	Down 'neath the wall. The warden erst slaughtered	wealth under wall! Its watcher had killed
3061	féara sumne· þá sío faéhð gewearð	(Er ist den Menschen hold) den Hort zu erschließen	Auch Mord verübt an einzelnen Menschen,	one man of a few; then was the feud	that man among men, who in turn made fierce amends	3061	some of a few, then was the quarrel	Some few of the folk-troop: the feud then thereafter	one of a few, and the feud was avenged
3062	gewrecen wráðlíce. Wundur hwár þonne	Eben solchem Manne, der gemäß ihn deuchte.	War dem Wüt'rich vergolten! - Wunderbar ist es,	wrathfully avenged. It is a wonder where then	and settled the feud. Famous for his deeds	3062	wrothfully avenged. What wonder when	Was hotly avengèd. 'Tis a wonder where,	in woful fashion. Wondrous seems it,
3063	eorl ellenróf ende gefére	Da ward klärlich kund, daß es Keinem gedeihen mag,	Auf welche Weise wackerer Helden	a man famed for courage should meet end	a warrior may be, but it remains a mystery	3063	a brave renown'd warrior to the end journey	When the strength-famous trooper has attained to the end of	what manner a man of might and valor
3064	lífgesceafta þonne leng ne mæg	Der da mit Unrecht will zu eigen haben	Leben oft endet, die länger im Metsaal	of his fated life, when he can no longer	where his life will end, when he may no longer	3064	of living creatures, when long may not	Life-days allotted, then no longer the man may	oft ends his life, when the earl no longer
3065	mon mid his maégum meduseld búan·	Verschloßene Schätze. Erschlagen hatt ihr Hüter	Bei den holden Verwandten nicht hausen dürfen!	one among his kinsmen, inhabit a mead-hall;	dwell in the mead-hall among his own.	3065	a man with his kinsmen the mead-bench occupy?	Remain with his kinsmen where mead-cups are flowing.	in mead-hall may live with loving friends.
3066	swá wæs Bíowulfe, þá hé biorges weard	Der Menschen Kinder: die mordliche That	So ging's Beowulf auch, als den Bergwart er	thus it was for Beowulf, when he the barrow's ward	So it was with Beowulf, when he faced the cruelty	3066	So 'twas to Beowulf; when he the mount's guardian	So to Beowulf happened when the ward of the barrow,	So Beowulf, when that barrow’s warden
3067	sóhte searoníðas: seolfa ne cúðe	Ward grimmig gerochen. Ist so groß das Wunder,	Mit der Waffe angriff: er wußte noch nicht,	sought treacherous quarrels: he himself did not know	and cunning of the mound-guard. He himself was ignorant	3067	sought, his guileful hate, himself knew not	Assaults, he sought for: himself had no knowledge	he sought, and the struggle; himself knew not
3068	þurh hwæt his worulde gedál weorðan sceolde.	Daß ein erlauchter Held das Looß muß theilen	Wie schnell sein Geschick sich entscheiden würde,	through what his parting from this world must bring about.	of how his departure from the world would happen.	3068	through what his parting from the world should be,	How his leaving this life was likely to happen.	in what wise he should wend from the world at last.
3069	Swá hit oð dómes dæg díope benemdon	Aller Erdenwesen? Nicht ewig mag	Da hohe Gebieter den Hort versenkt	Thus until judgement's day deeply declared	The high-born chiefs who had buried the treasure	3069	or how it till doomsday solemnly declar'd	So to doomsday, famous folk-leaders down did	For princes potent, who placed the gold,
3070	þéodnas maére þá ðæt þaér dydon·	Ein Mann mit den Seinen den Methsaal bewohnen.	Und mit furchtbarem Fluche belastet	the great princes, who put it there,	declared it until doomsday so accursed	3070	those great princes, who there that treasure put,	Call it with curses--who 'complished it there--	with a curse to doomsday covered it deep,
3071	þæt se secg waére synnum scildig	So war es mit Beowulf. Als er des Berges Hirten	Bis zum Tag des Gerichts, daß des Todes schuldig	that the man would be guilty of crimes,	that whoever robbed it would be guilty of wrong	3071	that the man should be with sins guilty,	That that man should be ever of ill-deeds convicted,	so that marked with sin the man should be,
3072	hergum geheaðerod hellbendum fæst	Suchte, zu schwerem Kampf, sah er nicht voraus	Der Frevler wäre, gefesselt für immer	banned from sacred places, in hell-bonds fast,	and grimly punished for their transgression,	3072	with harryings hemm'd in, in hell -bonds fast,	Confined in foul-places, fastened in hell-bonds,	hedged with horrors, in hell-bonds fast,
3073	wommum gewítnad sé ðone wong strude·	Was für ein Ende er finden sollte.	An der Unterwelt Reich, der den Anger beträte; -	reproached for his transgressions, he who plundered that place;	hasped in hell-bonds in heathen shrines.	3073	by terrors punish'd, who should that plain despoil.	Punished with plagues, who this place should e'er ravage.	racked with plagues, who should rob their hoard.
3074	næs hé goldhwæte gearwor hæfde	Nicht goldgierig war er: gerner hätt er	Doch die Huld des Herrn war den Helden niemals	he was not liberal with gold (nor) had he readily	Yet Beowulf’s gaze at the gold treasure	3074	He was not covetous of gold: more readily had he	He cared not for gold: rather the Wielder's	Yet no greed for gold, but the grace of heaven,
3075	ágendes ést aér gescéawod.	Des Eigners Gunst ehedem beseßen.	In solchem Maße sichtbar geworden.	the kindness of a lord ever shown.	when he first saw it had not been selfish.	3075	the owner's favour previously purchas'd.	Favor preferred he first to get sight of.	ever the king had kept in view.
3076	Wígláf maðelode Wíhstánes sunu:	Wiglaf sprach da, Weochstans Sohn:	Wiglaf sagte, Weohstans Sohn:	Wiglaf spoke, the son of Weohstan,	Wiglaf, son of Weohstan, spoke:	3076	Wiglaf spake, Wihstan's son:	Wiglaf discoursed then, Wihstan his son:	Wiglaf spake, the son of Weohstan:—
3077	'Oft sceall eorl monig ánes willan	»Oft müßen Alle um Eines Willen	'Eines einzigen Wille schafft oftmals vielen	'Often must many men, for the will of one,	“Often when one man follows his own will	3077	“Oft must a man many, for the sake of one,	„Oft many an earlman on one man's account must	“At the mandate of one, oft warriors many
3078	wraéc ádréogan swá ús geworden is·	Uebles ertragen, wie es Uns zu Theil wird.	Harm und Leid: wir erlebten's heute.	endure exile, as it has happened to us;	many are hurt. This happened to us.	3078	hardships suffer, as has befallen us.	Sorrow endure, as to us it hath happened.	sorrow must suffer; and so must we.
3079	ne meahton wé gelaéran léofne þéoden	Nicht bewegen konnten wir den werthen König,	Nicht hörte den Rat des Reiches Beherrscher,	we could not convince the beloved prince,	Nothing we advised could ever convince	3079	We could not inculcate on our dear prince,	The liegelord belovèd we could little prevail on,	The people’s-shepherd showed not aught
3080	ríces hyrde raéd aénigne·	Des Reiches Hirten, nicht zu rathen war ihm,	Den die Treuen ihm gaben, der teure König,	the keeper of the kingdom, by any counsel,	the prince we loved, our land’s guardian,	3080	the realm's guardian, any counsel,	Kingdom's keeper, counsel to follow,	of care for our counsel, king belovéd!
3081	þæt hé ne grétte goldweard þone·	Daß er nicht grüßen gienge diesen Goldhüter,	Daß er nimmer dem Hüter des Hortes nahe,	that he not greet the gold-ward,	not to vex the custodian of the gold,	3081	that he should not assail that gold-ward ;	Not to go to the guardian of the gold-hoard, but let him	That guardian of gold he should grapple not, urged we,
3082	léte hyne licgean þaér hé longe wæs,	Ihn liegen ließe, wo er lang gehaust,	Ihn liegen lasse, wo lang' er geruht,	let him lie, where he long had been,	let him lie where he was long accustomed,	3082	but let him lie in his habitation continue,	Lie where he long was, live in his dwelling	but let him lie where he long had been
3083	wícum wunian oð woruldende·	In der Wohnung weilen bis zum Weltende.	Bis zum Ende der Welt in der alten Wohnung,	inhabiting his abodes until the world's end;	lurk there under earth until the end of the world.	3083	where he long had been, till the world's end,	Till the end of the world. Met we a destiny	in his earth-hall waiting the end of the world,
3084	heoldon héahgesceap· hord ys gescéawod,	Es war unser Schicksal! Schaut nun den Hort,	Als Eigner des Golds: nun ist unser der Schatz,	he held to his noble destiny; the hoard is exposed,	He held to his high destiny. The hoard is laid bare,	3084	hold the high appointment. The hoard has been seen,	Hard to endure: the hoard has been looked at,	the hest of heaven.—This hoard is ours,
3085	grimme gegongen· þæt gifeðe wæs	Den grimmerworbenen! Das Gift war zu stark,	Doch teuer erkauft! Der Trieb war zu mächtig,	grimly gained; that was granted	but at a grave cost; it was too cruel a fate	3085	cruelly acquir'd. Too powerful was that grant,	Been gained very grimly; too grievous the fate that	but grievously gotten; too grim the fate
3086	tó swíð þé ðone þyder ontyhte.	Das den Gebieter so bald uns entzogen hat.	Der den Edling verlockt zu dem Abenteuer. -	too harshly which him impelled thither.	that forced the king to that encounter.	3086	which impel'd him thither. I was therein,	The prince of the people pricked to come thither.	which thither carried our king and lord.
3087	Ic wæs þaér inne ond þæt eall geondseh	Ich war darinne und Alles sah ich rings,	Im Innern dort war ich und alles beschaut' ich,	I was there inside and looked over all of it,	I have been inside and seen everything	3087	and it all look'd over, the house's furniture,	I was therein and all of it looked at,	I was within there, and all I viewed,
3088	recedes geatwa þá mé gerýmed wæs,	Das Geräth im Saal, als mir schon geräumt war,	Was die Höhle birgt, da nach harter Arbeit	the trappings of the hall, when the way was cleared for me,	amassed in the vault. I managed to enter	3088	when it was clear'd for me ; not pleasantly	The building's equipments, since access was given me,	the chambered treasure, when chance allowed me
3089	nealles swaéslíce síð álýfed	Obgleich nicht so gutwillig mir der Gang erlaubt ward	Mir ungehindert und offen freistand	not at all sweetly was the errand allowed	although no great welcome awaited me	3089	the way permitted in under the earth -mound;	Not kindly at all entrance permitted	(and my path was made in no pleasant wise)
3090	inn under eorðweall· ic on ofoste geféng	Unter den Erdwall. Eilends ergriff ich	Der Eingang zum Erdhaus. In Eile rafft' ich	inside the earthwall; I seized in haste	under the earthwall. I quickly gathered up	3090	I in haste seiz'd with my hands a great	Within under earth-wall. Hastily seized I	under the earth-wall. Eager, I seized
3091	micle mid mundum mægenbyrðenne	Mit beiden Händen eine mächtige Bürde	Ein gehäuftes Maß mit den Händen zusammen	much with my hands, a mighty burden	a huge pile of the priceless treasures	3091	mighty burthen of hoard- acquisitions,	And held in my hands a huge-weighing burden	such heap from the hoard as hands could bear
3092	hordgestréona· hider út ætbær	Der Hortkleinode, sie hieher zu tragen	Von dem blitzenden Schmuck und bracht' es hinaus	of hoard-treasures, bore it out hither	handpicked from the hoard and carried them here	3092	bare them out hither to my king ;	Of hoard-treasures costly, hither out bare them	and hurriedly carried it hither back
3093	cyninge mínum· cwico wæs þá géna	Meinem lieben Landesherrn, der noch am Leben war,	Zu dem lieben König: am Leben noch war er	to my king; he was still alive then,	where the king could see them. He was still himself,	3093	he was yet living, wise and sensible ;	To my liegelord belovèd: life was yet in him,	to my liege and lord. Alive was he still,
3094	wís ond gewittig· worn eall gespræc	Und wohl bewust: viel Weises sprach er noch	Und bei vollem Bewußtsein; gar vieles sprach	wise and knowing; he spoke much on many things,	alive, aware, and in spite of his weakness	3094	very many things said the aged prince in sadness.	And consciousness also; the old one discoursed then	still wielding his wits. The wise old man
3095	gomol on gehðo ond éowic grétan hét·	Der bekümmerte Greis. Euch zu grüßen befahl er,	Der gebeugte Greis, der euch Grüße entbot;	old in his grief, and commanded me greet you all,	he had many requests. He wanted me to greet you	3095	and bade me greet you, pray'd that ye would make,	Much and mournfully, commanded to greet you,	spake much in his sorrow, and sent you greetings
3096	bæd þæt gé geworhton æfter wines daédum	Und bat euch, die Burg auf der Brandstätte	Zu wölben befahl er, der Würde gemäß,	bid that you build in accord of your friend's deeds	and order the building of a barrow that would crown	3096	befitting our friend's deeds, in the pile's stead,	Bade that remembering the deeds of your friend-lord	and bade that ye build, when he breathed no more,
3097	in baélstede beorh þone héän	Ihm hoch zu erheben nach des Helden Thaten,	Einen stattlichen Berg an der Stätte des Brandes,	in the cremation place a high barrow,	the site of his pyre, serve as his memorial,	3097	a lofty mount, great and glorious,	Ye build on the fire-hill of corpses a lofty	on the place of his balefire a barrow high,
3098	micelne ond maérne swá hé manna wæs	Groß und mächtig, wie unter Männern Er	Mächtig und hoch, wie der Männer bester	large and splendid, as he was of men	in a commanding position, since of all men	3098	as he of all men was the worthiest warrior	Burial-barrow, broad and far-famous,	memorial mighty. Of men was he
3099	wígend weorðfullost wíde geond eorðan	Aller Weigande Würdigster weithin auf Erden war,	Der edle Streiter auf Erden gewesen,	a warrior most honoured thought this wide earth,	to have lived and thrived and lorded it on earth	3099	widely throughout the earth, while he the wealth of cities	As 'mid world-dwelling warriors he was widely most honored	worthiest warrior wide earth o’er
3100	þenden hé burhwelan brúcan móste.	So lang er des Burghorts gebrauchen durfte.	Solang' er im Schloß seiner Schätze sich freute. -	while he the prosperity of a city could enjoy.	his worth and due as a warrior were the greatest.	3100	might enjoy. Let us now hasten,	While he reveled in riches. Let us rouse us and hasten	the while he had joy of his jewels and burg.
3101	Uton nú efstan óðre síðe	Auf denn, eilen wir zum andern Male	Noch einmal nun laßt uns eilig gehen,	Let us now hasten another time	Now let us again go quickly	3101	other *** to see and seek	Again to see and seek for the treasure,	Let us set out in haste now, the second time
3102	séon ond sécean on searogeþræc	Zu sehn und zu suchen die sinnreichen Kleinode,	Zu mustern des Horts unermeßliche Fülle,	to see and to seek in that heap of cunningly wrought things,	and feast our eyes on that amazing fortune	3102	the curious mass, the wonders beneath the mound.	The wonder 'neath wall. The way I will show you,	to see and search this store of treasure,
3103	wundur under wealle· ic éow wísige	Die Wunder unterm Walle. Ich weis' euch hin,	Die im Felsverließ ruht - ich führe euch gerne -,	a wonder under the walls; I shall guide you,	heaped under the wall. I will show the way	3103	I will guide you, so that enough ye	That close ye may look at ring-gems sufficient	these wall-hid wonders,—the way I show you,—
3104	þæt gé genóge néon scéawiað	Wo ihr nimmer die Augen genugsam weidet	Dort könnt ihr genug in der Nähe beschauen	so that you sufficient close-up will see	and take you close to those coffers packed with rings	3104	will not gaze on rings and broad gold.	And gold in abundance. Let the bier with promptness	where, gathered near, ye may gaze your fill
3105	béagas ond brád gold· síe sío baér gearo	An Baugen und blankem Gold. Die Bahre derweil	Ringe und Goldblech! Bereit sei die Bahre,	rings and broad gold; let the bier be ready,	and bars of gold. Let a bier be made	3105	Let the bier be ready, quickly made,	Fully be fashioned, when forth we shall come,	at broad-gold and rings. Let the bier, soon made,
3106	aédre geæfned þonne wé út cymen	Bereitet rasch: wenn wir zurück kommen,	Wenn zurück wir kehren, die rasch gefügte;	quickly prepared, when we come out,	and got ready quickly when we come out	3106	when we come out, and then bear	And lift we our lord, then, where long he shall tarry,	be all in order when out we come,
3107	ond þonne geferian fréan úserne	Daß wir unsern Gebieter dahin bringen mögen,	Wir bringen alsdann den Gebieter dorthin,	and then carry our lord,	and then let us bring the body of our lord,	3107	our lord, the dear man	Well-beloved warrior, 'neath the Wielder's protection.“	our king and captain to carry thither
3108	léofne mannan þaér hé longe sceal	Den lieben Mann, wo er lange soll	Den lieben Herrn, wo er lange Zeit	beloved man, where he must long	the man we loved, to where he will lodge	3108	to where he long shall in the All-powerful's	Then the son of Wihstan bade orders be given,	—man beloved—where long he shall bide
3109	on ðæs waldendes waére geþolian.'	In des Waltenden Gewahrsam bleiben.«	In des Waltenden Hut verweilen wird.'	in the Ruler's protection endure.'	for a long time in the care of the Almighty.”	3109	care endure.“ Bade then command	Mood-valiant man, to many of heroes,	safe in the shelter of sovran God.”
3110	Hét ðá gebéodan byre Wíhstánes	Gebieten ließ da der Geborene Weochstans,	Nun ließ Weohstans Sohn, der wackere Jüngling,	He then commanded to direct, the son of Weohstan,	Then Weohstan’s son, stalwart to the end,	3110	Wihstan's son, the human war-beast,	Holders of homesteads, that they hither from far,	Then the bairn of Weohstan bade command,
3111	hæle hildedíor hæleða monegum	Der herrliche Heermann der Helden Manchem,	Den Befehl ergeh'n an des Volkes Adel,	the battle-brave hero, many warriors,	had orders given to owners of dwellings,	3111	many men, house- owning,	Leaders of liegemen, should look for the good one	hardy chief, to heroes many
3112	boldágendra þæt híe baélwudu	Der Burggeseßnen, daß sie die Brandscheite	Die Hofbesitzer, das Holz zum Brande	house-holders, that they the pyre-wood	many people of importance in the land,	3112	that they pile-wood from afar should convey,	With wood for his pyre: „The flame shall now swallow	that owned their homesteads, hither to bring
3113	feorran feredon folcágende	Von fern hinführten durch das Volk der Knechte,	Von ferne alsbald herbeizuführen	to fetch from afar, folk-chieftains,	to fetch wood from far and wide	3113	folk- owning, towards the good prince:	(The wan fire shall wax ) the warriors' leader	firewood from far—o’er the folk they ruled—
3114	gódum tógénes: 'Nú sceal gléd fretan,	Dem Guten entgegen. »Nun soll Glut verzehren,	Für den guten Fürsten: 'Die Glut soll verzehren,	to the good man: 'Now must the fire devour,	for the good man’s pyre. “Now shall flame consume	3114	“Now shall the gleed devour, the dusky flame destroy,	Who the rain of the iron often abided,	for the famed-one’s funeral. “Fire shall devour
3115	weaxan wonna lég wigena strengel	Schwarze Lohe schmelzen der Schlachthelden strengsten,	Die dunkle Lohe, den Lenker der Degen,	the dim flame grow, the ruler of warriors,	our leader in battle, the blaze darken	3115	the prince of warriors, him who oft awaited	When, sturdily hurled, the storm of the arrows	and wan flames feed on the fearless warrior
3116	þone ðe oft gebád ísernscúre	Der oftmals aushielt die Eisenschauer,	Der oftmals trotze dem Eisenhagel,	he who often endured shower of iron,	round him who stood his ground in the steel-hail,	3116	the iron shower ; who when the storm of shafts,	Leapt o'er linden-wall, the lance rendered service,	who oft stood stout in the iron-shower,
3117	þonne straéla storm strengum gebaéded	Wenn von Strängen geschnellt der Geschoße Sturm	Wenn den Strängen entsendet der Sturm der Geschosse	when the storm of arrows, impelled by bow-strings,	when the arrow-storm shot from bowstrings	3117	from strings impel'd, pass'd o'er the shield- wall,	Furnished with feathers followed the arrow.“	when, sped from the string, a storm of arrows
3118	scóc ofer scildweall· sceft nytte héold	Ueber den Schildwall schlug, und Schäfte hafteten,	Übern Schildwall fegte, der Schaft seinen Dienst tat,	shot over the shield-wall; shaft held true to task,	pelted the shield-wall. The shaft hit home.	3118	the shaft- notch held, when, prompt with its feathergear,	Now the wise-mooded son of Wihstan did summon	shot o’er the shield- wall: the shaft held firm,
3119	fæðergearwum fús· fláne fulléode.'	Gefiederte Pfeile, daß er pfriemvoll einhergieng.«	Der gefiederte Pfeil, der im Fluge dahinstrich.'	its feather-trappings eager, arrow-head followed.'	Feather-fledged, it finned the barb in flight.”	3119	the fall of arrows went.“ Forthwith the prudent	The best of the braves from the band of the ruler	featly feathered, followed the barb.”
3120	Húru se snotra sunu Wíhstánes	Da wählte Weochstans weiser Sohn	Dann rief Weohstans weiser Sohn	Indeed the wise son of Weohstan	Next the wise son of Weohstan	3120	son of Wihstan call'd from the band	Seven together; 'neath the enemy's roof he	And now the sage young son of Weohstan
3121	ácígde of corðre cyniges þegnas	Von des Königs Kämpen, den kühnen Degen,	Aus dem Kriegergefolge des Königs heraus	summoned from the troop of king's thanes,	called from among the king’s thanes	3121	king's thanes seven together	Went with the seven; one of the heroes	seven chose of the chieftain’s thanes,
3122	syfone tósomne þá sélestan·	Sich aus den sehnigsten sieben Gefährten;	Sieben der tüchtigsten; selbst betrat er	seven altogether, the best;	a group of seven: he selected the best	3122	the choicest, went himself the eighth	Who fared at the front, a fire-blazing torch-light	the best he found that band within,
3123	éode eahta sum under inwithróf	Selbachter eilt' er unter das üble Dach.	Als achter der Helden die Unheilstätte,	he went, one of eight, under the evil roof	and entered with them, the eighth of their number,	3123	under the treacherous roof ; a warrior	Bare in his hand. No lot then decided	and went with these warriors, one of eight,
3124	hilderinc·sum on handa bær	In der Hand hielt der Helden Einer,	Das finstre Verließ; mit der Fackel schritt	one battle-man bore in his hands	under the God-cursed roof; one raised	3124	in his hand bare a fire-brand,	Who that hoard should havoc, when hero-earls saw it	under hostile roof. In hand one bore
3125	aéledléoman sé ðe on orde géong.	Der zuvörderst gieng, einen Feuerbrand.	Einer voraus, die anderen folgten.	a fire-brand, he who went in the fore-front.	a lighted torch and led the way.	3125	who went at the head. It was not then without lot	Lying in the cavern uncared-for entirely,	a lighted torch and led the way.
3126	Næs ðá on hlytme hwá þæt hord strude	Da looßten die Helden nicht, wer das Lager beraube,	Nicht entschied nun das Los, wer den Schatz beraube,	It was not in a casting of lots, who would plunder that hoard,	No lots were cast for who should loot the hoard	3126	who should the hoard despoil, when without a guard	Rusting to ruin: they rued then but little	No lots they cast for keeping the hoard
3127	syððan orwearde aénigne daél	Als unbehütet die übrigen Schätze	Da ohne Wächter den ungeheuren	when unprotected any part	for it was obvious to them that every bit of it	3127	some deal the men saw	That they hastily hence hauled out the treasure,	when once the warriors saw it in hall,
3128	secgas geségon on sele wunian	Die Suchenden sahen im Saale rasten	Reichtum die Männer ruhen sahen	the men saw remaining in the hall,	lay unprotected within the vault,	3128	in the hall remaining, thinly scatter'd lying ;	The dear-valued jewels; the dragon eke pushed they,	altogether without a guardian,
3129	laéne licgan· lýt aénig mearn	Und verlaßen liegen; leid wars Keinem,	In der Tiefe der Höhle; in Trauer war niemand,	lying frail; little did anyone mourn	there for the taking. It was no trouble	3129	little regretted any, that with all speed they	The worm o'er the wall, let the wave-currents take him,	lying there lost. And little they mourned
3130	þæt hí ofostlíce út geferedon	Als sie in Eile hinaus nun trugen	Als die edlen Kleinode eiligst nun	that they quickly carried out	to hurry to work and haul out	3130	might convey out the precious treasures ;	The waters enwind the ward of the treasures.	when they had hastily haled it out,
3131	dýre máðmas· dracan éc scufun	Die theuern Kleinode. Den Drachen stießen sie,	Ans Licht gelangten; die Leiche des Drachen	precious treasures; the dragon too they shoved,	the priceless store. They pitched the dragon	3131	the dragon eke they shov'd, the worm, o'er the wall- cliff,	There wounden gold on a wain was uploaded,	dear-bought treasure! The dragon they cast,
3132	wyrm ofer weallclif· léton wég niman,	Den Wurm von der Wallklippe, daß die Woge nähme,	Stieß man hinunter von steiler Klippe	the wyrm over the cliff-wall, they let the waves take,	over the clifftop, let tide’s flow	3132	let the wave take, the flood embrace,	A mass unmeasured, the men-leader off then,	the worm, o’er the wall for the wave to take,
3133	flód fæðmian frætwa hyrde·	Die Flut umfienge den Pförtner der Schätze.	In die wogende Flut, die den Wurm verschlang. -	the flood enfold, that keeper of baubles;	and backwash take the treasure-minder.	3133	the treasure's guardian: there was twisted gold	The hero hoary, to Whale's-Ness was carried.	and surges swallowed that shepherd of gems.
3134	þæt wæs wundengold on waén hladen	Dann lud man auf Wagen das gewundene Gold,	Das gewundene Gold ward auf Wagen geladen,	that was braided gold loaded on the waggon,	Then coiled gold was loaded on a cart	3134	on the wain laden, and the prince borne,		Then the woven gold on a wain was laden—
3135	aéghwæs unrím, æþelinge boren	All ungezählt. Der Edling ward getragen,	Die kostbare Last, und den König trug man,	of each kind countless, to the prince bore,	in great abundance, and the grey-haired leader,	3135	of every kind numberless ; the hoar warrior,		countless quite!—and the king was borne,
3136	hárum hilde tó hrones næsse.	Der graue Heldenfürst, gen Hronesnäss.	Den würdigen Greis, zum Walfischhöft.	hoary grey from battle, to the whale's headland.	the prince on his bier, borne to Hronesness.	3136	to Hrones-næs.		hoary hero, to Hronës-Ness.

42. Leichenbrand und Todtenmal (Top)

ZN	Altenglisch	Karl Simrock (1859)	Hugo Gering (1906)	Benjamin Slade (2002)	Seamus Heaney (1999)	ZN	Benjamin Thorpe (1855)	Lesslie Hall (1892)	Francis Burton Gummere (1909)
3137	Him ðá gegiredan Géata léode	Da errichteten rasch die Recken Geatlands	Dort schichteten nun den Scheiterhaufen	Then for him prepared the people of the Geats	The Geat people built a pyre for Beowulf,	3137	For him then prepar'd the Goths' people	The folk of the Geatmen got him then ready	Then fashioned for him the folk of Geats
3138	ád on eorðan unwáclícne	Ihm zur Feuerburg einen festen Bau,	Die treuen Gauten dem toten Recken;	a pyre on the earth, not trifling,	stacked and decked it until it stood four-square,	3138	a pile on the earth, a mighty one,	A pile on the earth strong for the burning,	firm on the earth a funeral-pile,
3139	helmum behongen hildebordum	Mit Helmen umhangen und Heerschilden,	Dran hängten sie Helme und Heerschilde,	hung with helmets, with battle-shields,	hung with helmets, heavy war-shields	3139	with helmets hung, war-boards,	Behung with helmets, hero-knights' targets,	and hung it with helmets and harness of war
3140	beorhtum byrnum swá hé béna wæs·	Mit blanken Brünnen wie er gebeten hatte.	Wie geboten der Held, und blinkende Panzer.	with bright byrnies, as he had requested;	and shining armour, just as he had ordered.	3140	bright byrnies, as he had requested.	And bright-shining burnies, as he begged they should have them;	and breastplates bright, as the boon he asked;
3141	álegdon ðá tómiddes maérne þéoden	In die Mitte legten den erlauchten König	Dann legten sie trauernd den teuren Herrn	they laid then in the midst the famed chieftain,	Then his warriors laid him in the middle of it,	3141	Laid then in the midst the great prince	Then wailing war-heroes their world-famous chieftain,	and they laid amid it the mighty chieftain,
3142	hæleð híofende hláford léofne·	Die harmvollen Helden, den lieben Herrn.	In des Holzes Mitte, den herrlichen König.	the lamenting heroes, their belovèd lord;	mourning a lord far-famed and beloved.	3142	the warriors lamenting, their beloved lord:	Their liegelord beloved, laid in the middle.	heroes mourning their master dear.
3143	ongunnon þá on beorge baélfýra maést	An der Burg begannen der Brandfeuer gröstes	Dann ward von den Männern ein mächtiges Feuer	then began on the barrow the greatest bale-fire,	On a height they kindled the hugest of all	3143	began then on the mount, of bale- fires the greatest	Soldiers began then to make on the barrow	Then on the hill that hugest of balefires
3144	wígend weccan· wuduréc ástáh	Die Weigande zu wecken: da wand sich der Rauch	Auf dem Berge entfacht, und brauner Qualm,	the warriors to kindle; wood-smoke arose,	funeral fires; fumes of woodsmoke	3144	the warriors to kindle: the wood- reek ascended	The largest of dead-fires: dark o'er the vapor	the warriors wakened. Wood-smoke rose
3145	sweart ofer swioðole swógende lég	Schwarz von den Scheiten; das Sausen der Lohe	Vom Klagegeschrei der Krieger begleitet,	swarthy over the heat, the roaring flame	billowed darkly up, the blaze roared	3145	swart from the Swedish pine, the roaring flame,	The smoke-cloud ascended, the sad-roaring fire,	black over blaze, and blent was the roar
3146	wópe bewunden --windblond gelæg--	Verband sich dem Wehruf. Der Windzug hielt an	Stieg gekräuselt empor aus der knisternden Lohe	woven with weeping --the tumult of winds lay still--	and drowned out their weeping, wind died down	3146	with weeping mingled, (the wind-blending ceas'd)	Mingled with weeping (the wind-roar subsided)	of flame with weeping (the wind was still),
3147	oð þæt hé ðá bánhús gebrocen hæfde	Bis er das Beinhaus gebrochen hatte	In den stillen Äther, - die sterbliche Hülle	until it the bone-house had broken	and flames wrought havoc in the hot bone-house,	3147	until it the bone-house had broken,	Till the building of bone it had broken to pieces,	till the fire had broken the frame of bones,
3148	hát on hreðre· higum unróte	Die Brust durchglühend. Mit Gramgedanken	War hurtig verzehrt von den heißen Gluten.	hot at heart; despairing in their hearts	burning it to the core. They were disconsolate	3148	hot on the breast. Sad in spirits	Hot in the heart. Heavy in spirit	hot at the heart. In heavy mood
3149	módceare maéndon mondryhtnes cwealm·	Beklagten die Kühnen des Königs Tod.	Nun erhoben aufs neu' ob des Herrschers Verlust	they bemoaned their grief, their liege-lord's death;	and wailed aloud for their lord’s decease.	3149	they with mind-care bewail'd their liege lord's death ;	They mood-sad lamented the men-leader's ruin;	their misery moaned they, their master’s death.
3150	swylce giómorgyd Géatisc ánméowle	Wieder wirkten die Wedernkämpen	Ihren Wehruf die Männer; auch ein Weib der Gauten,	so too a death-dirge a solitary Geatish woman	A Geat woman too sang out in grief;	3150	as if a mournful lay	And mournful measures the much-grieving widow	Wailing her woe, the widow old,
3151	Bíowulfe brægd bundenheorde	Einen Hügel am Hange, der war hoch und breit	Der geschlungene Flechten die Schläfe umkränzten,	wove for Beowulf, cruelly bound,	with hair bound up, she unburdened herself	3151	**	* * * * * * *	her hair upbound, for Beowulf’s death
3152	sang sorgcearig· saélðe geneahhe	Und den Seebeseglern sichtbar von fern.	Beklagte den Gatten, die kummervolle:	she sang sorrowful, earnestly of fortune	of her worst fears, a wild litany	3152	sorrowing bound	* * * * * * *	sung in her sorrow, and said full oft
3153	þæt hío hyre hearmdagas hearde ondréde	Da zimmerten sie in zehen Tagen	Ihr schwan' es, sprach sie, von schweren Zeiten,	that she for herself days of harm fiercely dreaded,	of nightmare and lament: her nation invaded,	3153	**	* * * * * * *	she dreaded the doleful days to come,
3154	wælfylla worn werudes egesan	Des Kampfberühmten Mal. Des Königs Asche	Von Gemetzel und Mord, von mächtiger Feinde	of multitude of slaughter-feasts, terror of troops,	enemies on the rampage, bodies in piles,	3154	**	* * * * * * *	deaths enow, and doom of battle,
3155	hýðo ond hæftnýd. Heofon réce swealg·	Umgab eine Wallmauer, wie es am Würdigsten	Schrecklichem Wüten, von Schmach und Gefängnis. -	rapine and bondage. Heaven swallowed the smoke;	slavery and abasement. Heaven swallowed the smoke.	3155	heaven swell'd with smoke	* * * * * * *	and shame.—The smoke by the sky was devoured.
3156	geworhton ðá Wedra léode	Sehr weise Männer ersinnen mochten.	Nun verflog der Rauch in die Fernen des Himmels.	then wrought the Wederas' people	Then the Geat people began to construct	3156	Wrought then	* * * * * * *	The folk of the Weders fashioned there
3157	hlaéo on hóe sé wæs héah ond brád	Im Bühel bargen sie Baugen und Edelsteine,	Es wölbten nun der Wettermark Leute	a barrow on the hill, it was high and broad,	a mound on a headland, high and imposing,	3157	the Weders' people a mound on the hill ;	The men of the Weders made accordingly	on the headland a barrow broad and high,
3158	waéglíðendum wíde gesýne	Köstliche Kleinode, die die Kühnen zuvor	Den Hügel am Abhang, gar hoch und breit	for wave-farers widely visible,	a marker that sailors could see from far away,	3158	it was high and broad, by wave-farers	A hill on the height, high and extensive,	by ocean-farers far descried:
3159	ond betimbredon on týn dagum	Enthoben hatten dem Horte des Wurms;	Und weithin sichtbar den Wogenfahrern.	and they constructed in ten days	and in ten days they had done the work.	3159	widely to be seen ; and constructed	Of sea-going sailors to be seen from a distance,	in ten days’ time their toil had raised it,
3160	beadurófes bécn· bronda láfe	Sie ließen den Edlingsschmuck die Erde halten,	In der Frist von zehn Tagen war fertig das Werk,	the war-chief's beacon, the leavings of the fire,	It was their hero’s memorial; what remained from the fire	3160	in ten days the renown'd warrior's beacon,	And the brave one's beacon built where the fire was,	the battle-brave’s beacon. Round brands of the pyre
3161	wealle beworhton swá hyt weorðlícost	Das Gold den Grieß, wo es gegenwärtig	Des Ruhmreichen Mal. Die Reste des Brandes	with a wall they encircled, as it most worthily	they housed inside it, behind a wall	3161	* * with a wall surrounded it,	In ten-days' space, with a wall surrounded it,	a wall they built, the worthiest ever
3162	foresnotre men findan mihton·	Ebenso unnütz bleibt, als es ehedem war.	Umschloß der Wall, so schien es würdig	the very wisest men could devise;	as worthy of him as their workmanship could make it.	3162	as it most honourable highly sagacious men	As wisest of world-folk could most worthily plan it.	that wit could prompt in their wisest men.
3163	hí on beorg dydon bég ond siglu	Dann umritten rasche Recken den Hügel,	Den weisen Männern. Das weite Grab	they placed in the barrow rings and brooches,	And they buried torques in the barrow,	3163	might find. In the mound they placed	They placed in the barrow rings and jewels,	They placed in the barrow that precious booty,
3164	eall swylce hyrsta swylce on horde aér	Der auserwählten Edlinge zwölf.	Nahm auch Ringe und Schmuck und Rüstungen auf,	all such trappings, as before from the hoard	and jewels and a trove of such things as trespassing men	3164	rings and jewels, also ornaments,	All such ornaments as erst in the treasure	the rounds and the rings they had reft erewhile,
3165	níðhédige men genumen hæfdon·	Sie klagten den Kummer um den König trauernd,	Den ganzen Schatz, den gierige Krieger	hostile men had taken away;	had once dared to drag from the hoard.	3165	such as before in the hoard hostile men	War-mooded men had won in possession:	hardy heroes, from hoard in cave,—
3166	forléton eorla gestréon eorðan healdan	Erhoben Hochgesang, den Helden zu preisen,	Dereinst erbeutet: die Erde empfing	the treasure of heroes they let the earth hold,	They let the ground keep that ancestral treasure,	3166	had taken. They left the treasure of earls	The earnings of earlmen to earth they entrusted,	trusting the ground with treasure of earls,
3167	gold on gréote þaér hit nú gén lifað	Seine Reckenschaft und ruhmvolle Thaten,	Das rote Gold - dort ruht es noch jetzt,	gold in the gritty soil, where it now still lives,	gold under gravel, gone to earth,	3167	to the earth to hold, gold in the dust,	The gold to the dust, where yet it remaineth	gold in the earth, where ever it lies
3168	eldum swá unnyt swá hyt aérer wæs.	Seiner Zucht zum Zeugniss; wie es geziemend ist,	So unnütz den Menschen, wie's immer gewesen.	as useless to men as it was before.	as useless to men now as it ever was.	3168	where it now yet remains [to men] as useless	As useless to mortals as in foregoing eras.	useless to men as of yore it was.
3169	Þá ymbe hlaéw riodan, hildedéore	Daß man den lieben Herrn im Liede verherrliche,	Dann umritten den Hügel die rüstigen Helden,	Then around the mound rode the battle-brave	Then twelve warriors rode around the tomb,	3169	as it [ere] was. Then round the mound rode	'Round the dead-mound rode then the doughty-in-battle,	Then about that barrow the battle-keen rode,
3170	æþelinga bearn ealra twelfa·	Im Herzen feiere, wenn er hingeschieden	Der Edlinge zwölf, die nach altem Brauch	sons of nobles, twelve in all,	chieftain’s sons, champions in battle,	3170	war-beasts ** nobles **	Bairns of all twelve of the chiefs of the people,	atheling-born, a band of twelve,
3171	woldon cearge cwíðan kyning maénan,	Den geliehnen Leib verlaßen muste.	In Liedern sangen die Leichenklage	they wished to bewail their sorrow, to mourn their king,	all of them distraught, chanting in dirges,	3171	of all the twelve would * * speak their king bewail,	More would they mourn, lament for their ruler,	lament to make, to mourn their king,
3172	wordgyd wrecan ond ymb wer sprecan·	So beklagten die kühnen Kämpen Geatlands	Und den König priesen. Die kühnen Taten	to pronounce elegy, and speak about the man;	mourning his loss as a man and a king.	3172	a verbal lay recite, and many things say ;	Speak in measure, mention him with pleasure,	chant their dirge, and their chieftain honor.
3173	eahtodan eorlscipe ond his ellenweorc	Des Herren Hingang, seine Heerdgenoßen,	Rühmten sie laut und sein ritterlich Wesen.	they praised his heroic deeds and his works of courage,	They extolled his heroic nature and exploits	3173	esteem'd his bravery, and his valiant works	Weighed his worth, and his warlike achievements	They praised his earlship, his acts of prowess
3174	duguðum démdon. Swá hit gedéfe bið	Als den würdigsten der Weltkönige,	In Wort und Spruch sein Wirken ehrend	exalted his majesty. As it is fitting,	and gave thanks for his greatness; which was the proper thing,	3174	nobly judged, as it is fitting,	Mightily commended, as 'tis meet one praise his	worthily witnessed: and well it is
3175	þæt mon his winedryhten wordum herge·	Der Männer mildesten und mannfreundlichsten,	In geziemender Weise. Das ziert den Mann,	that one his friend and lord honours in words,	for a man should praise a prince whom he holds dear	3175	that a man his liege lord with his words praise,	Liegelord in words and love him in spirit,	that men their master-friend mightily laud,
3176	ferhðum fréoge þonne hé forð scile	Der Leuten liebsten und lobbegierigsten.	Den geliebten Herrn durch Lob zu erhöh'n	cherish in one's spirit, when he must forth	and cherish his memory when that moment comes	3176	in his soul love, when he shall go forth	When forth from his body he fares to destruction.	heartily love, when hence he goes
3177	of líchaman laéded weorðan·		Wenn des Todes Hand aus des Leibes Hülle erlöst die Seele. -	from his body be led;	when he has to be convoyed from his bodily home.	3177	from the body, * * become.	So lamented mourning the men of the Geats,	from life in the body forlorn away.
3178	swá begnornodon Géata léode		So klagten jammernd die Krieger der Gauten	thus bemourned the people of the Geats	So the Geat people, his hearth companions,	3178	Thus deplor'd the Goths' people	Fond-loving vassals, the fall of their lord,	Thus made their mourning the men of Geatland,
3179	hláfordes hryre, heorðgenéatas:		Um des Brotherrn Heimgang, die Bankgenossen,	their lord's fall, his hearth-companions:	sorrowed for the lord who had been laid low.	3179	their lord's fall, his hearth- enjoyers ;	Said he was kindest of kings under heaven,	for their hero’s passing his hearth-companions:
3180	cwaédon þæt hé waére wyruldcyning		Der am höchsten stand von den Herrschern der Erde	they said that he was, of all kings of the world,	They said that of all the kings upon the earth	3180	said that he was ofworld-kings,	Gentlest of men, most winning of manner,	quoth that of all the kings of earth,
3181	manna mildust ond monðwaérust		Als gütigster Geber, als gnädigster Fürst,	the most generous of men, and the most gracious,	he was the man most gracious and fair-minded,	3181	of men, mildest, and kindest,	Friendliest to folk-troops and fondest of honor.	of men he was mildest and most belovéd,
3182	léodum líðost ond lofgeornost.		Der rastlos bestrebt war den Ruhm zu mehren.	the most protective of his people, and the most eager for honour.	kindest to his people and keenest to win fame.	3182	to his people gentlest, and of praise most desirous.		to his kin the kindest, keenest for praise.

Quellenverzeichnis (Top)

✍ Beowulf - Das älteste deutsche Epos, Karl Simrock, 1859

✍ Beowulf nebst dem Finnsburg-Bruchstück, Hugo Gering, 1906

✍ Beowulf on Steorarume, Benjamin Slade, 2002

✍ Urtext und englische Übersetzung, Benjamin Slade

✍ Urtext und Deutsch von Hugo Gering (1906), Benjamin Slade

✍ Battle of Finnesburh (Fragment), Benjamin Slade

✍ Überfall in Finnsburg (Fragment), Benjamin Slade

✍ Old English Glossary for Beowulf, Benjamin Slade

✍ Beowulf: A New Verse Translation, Seamus Heaney, 1999

✍ Beowulf: A New Verse Translation, Seamus Heaney, 2000

✍ The Anglo-Saxon poems of Beowulf, Benjamin Thorpe, 1855

✍ Beowulf - An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem, Lesslie Hall, 1892

✍ The Oldest English Epic Beowulf, Francis Burton Gummere, 1909

 

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