1. Still I fear their separation
And take refuge in hot, compassionate patience
١. ما زلت أحذرُ من وقوعُ فراقهم
وألوذُ منه بصبر حرّ مشفق
2. Until I was tested by it and its severity faded
And patience opens every closed door
٢. حتّى ابتليت به فهان شديدهُ
والصبر يفتحُ كل باب مغلق
3. And the cause of purpose appeared other than passion
The sensible one knew the weakness of the fool's opinion
٣. وغذا بدا سببُ النوى دون الهوى
عرفَ اللبيبُ بضعف رأي الأحمقِ
4. And hardship becomes easy for the free person
And his finger feels light when it doesn't perspire
٤. والحرّ تسهلُ فيه كلّ شديدة
ويهونُ أصبعهُ إذا لم يعرق