1. The finest time is an hour when we're spared
From evil deeds, and a friend is near,
١. مِن أَحسَنِ الدَهرِ وَقتاً ساعَةٌ سَلِمَت
مِنَ الشُرورِ وَفيها صاحِبٌ حَدَثُ
2. Marvel at life's beginning and end-
Time itself is ancient, though each day seems new,
٢. أُعجَب بِدَهرِكَ أولاهُ وَآخِرِهِ
إِنَّ الزَمانَ قَديمٌ سِنُّهُ حَدَثُ
3. It has claimed generations-so many graves
Dug for others, while his own remains un-dug.
٣. أَودى رَداهُ بِأَجيالٍ فَكَم حُفِرَت
أَجداثُ قَومٍ وَلَم يُحفَر لَهُ جَدَثُ