Translation of the song Elo Hi artist Ofra Haza

Ken, yesh harbei hester panim

Yes, God often turns away his face*

V'ahavot she'i efshar

And loves impossible are many

Kmo she'anu noladim

The way we're born

El toch hachayim

Into the life

Mah nish'ar?

What is left?

Ken, al yamim, yamim rabim

Yes, for the many, many days

Al hak'ev shelo chadal

For the unceasing pain

Kmo she'anu noladim

The way we're born

U-m'vakshim k'tzat rachamim

And ask for a bit of mercy

Elohai....

My God...

Elohai, kawl han'shama she-natata bi

My God, all the soul you have instilled in me

Elohai, kawl han'shama

My God, all the soul

Mah, mah hi?

What, what is it?

Elohai, ten rak ko'ach l'chulam

My God, please give strength to everyone

Elohai, ten rak ko'ach l'olam

My God, please give strength to the world**