1. There were no people in this world, in any age
That I don't have some news about them

2. Reason informs that these people were not virtuous
Or beneficial, or good natured, or discerning

3. They lived briefly, lost in their misguidance
And will not succeed, for their misdeeds

4. If you suffer, your body bears the hardship
And if you live soft, what good is that luxury?

5. Oh mother of Dafar, may God make you a mother
From you comes waste, negligence and indulgence

6. If you were my bride, I'd divorce you
But you're my mother - can I turn away from you?

7. And one who trades it for a day will not lose dignity
When honor has passed it by

8. Men say mature minds abundant
If that were true, we'd say they're senile