1. A people whose lions are fierce with might when warring,
And the mountain peaks are polished smooth by them,
١. قومٌ همُ الآسادُ بَأساً والظُّبي
حدَّاً وأركانُ الجبالِ حُلوما
2. Though man himself is transient, the story of his deeds
Remains, whether they were worthy or condemned.
٢. والمرءُ غيرُ مُخَلّدِ وحديثُه
باقٍ حميداً كان أو مَذموما