Oh ! great wast thou , O king Wu ,
Displaying the utmost strength in thy work .
Truly accomplished was king Wen ,
Opening the path for his successors .
Thou did'st receive the inheritance from him ;
Thou did'st vanquish Yin , and put a stop to its cruelties ; ——
Effecting the firm establishment of thy merit .
于皇武王、无竞维烈。
允文文王、克开厥后。
嗣武受之、胜殷遏刘、耆定尔功。