1. By God, O people, my ways have narrowed
My bones are fragile and my means are few
١. والله يا ناس قد ضاقت بي السبل
ورق عظمي وعزت عندي الحيل
2. And I have found no friend to aid me
On the day of trial, if not for God's aid
٢. ولم أجد من خليل استعين به
يوم البلاء اذا ما لم يكن بلل