1. I saw goodness in the eyes of a little one
Weak in body from excessive thinness
١. رأيتُ الخير في عيني صغيراً
ضعيف الشخص من فرط الهزل
2. So I said to him, "You've grown weak and were once strong
Fine in state, praiseworthy in deed"
٢. فقلت له ضعفت وكنت جزلا
جميل الحال محمود الفعال
3. So he said, "I've been overcome, and the world has all kinds
That toss its people in every state"
٣. فقال غلبت والدنيا ضروبٌ
تقلب أهلها في كل حال
4. So I said, "Why have you been overcome?" He said, "There are now
More evil men than my men"
٤. فقلت ولم غلبت فقال أضحى
رجالُ الشر أكثر من رجالي