Sing the pride of Kroisos, Muse, Son of Alyattes,
Vainglorious, which put upon him many pains
And destroyed a mighty kingdom, once greatly strong
In wealth, while it placed him on the pyre
For all great flames and licking bolts,
So that the gods' will was accomplished,
When they first came together in counsel:
Kroisos, king of men, and that sage of Execistos.