郎是针来妹是线(Goodman is the needle and Goodwife the thread)

英译：吴文南

郎有情来妹有情，

Goodman and Goodwife love each other.

铁杵磨成绣花针。

The iron pestle is ground into embroidery needles thinner. 

郎是针来妹是线，

Goodman is the needle and Goodwife the thread. 

针行一步线就跟。

On the heel of the needle the thread will tread.