1. O son of nobility, neighbor of time
You slipped and your strength has faded
١. يا ابن نباتة جار الزمان
وزِلْتَ وزالتْ قوَى همَّتك
2. And you were once so wise which has passed
May God not abandon whoever serves you
٢. وقد كنتَ ذا حكمةٍ وانْقضت
فلا أوحشَ الله من خدمتك