1. My critic reproached me for overstepping
I did not respond to blame when my guide blamed me

2. He said to me, you are a foolish philosopher
A cunning expert in tying and untying knots

3. Tell me the truth, do not utter false words
I said out of my weakness and desperation

4. I have sought wealth through all kinds of tricks
And working between Syria and Najd

5. But Allah did not will me to be wealthy
It's not my tricks, misfortune chases away my luck

6. Except when I was burnt I did not flee
With anything and I surrendered to fate

7. Wandering in the villages, desperate and walking
Whoever sees me says this one is bankrupt