1. Every man attains what fate allotted him
And if he wronged people, he is excused
١. كلّ اِمرِئٍ ناله جَدٌّ فأسعده
وإن أساء إلى الأقوام معذورُ
2. But woe to him whom the world made insatiate
For he is drenched with the rain of blame
٢. وَيلُ اِمّ مَن في الورى أَكدتْ مطالبَه
فإنّه بسحاب اللّومِ ممطورُ
3. And how can disability be ascribed to him
Who failed in his quest as destiny betrayed him
٣. وَكَيف يُعزى إلى عجزٍ وليس بهِ
مَن خاب سعياً وخانته المقاديرُ