1. Perhaps a little wealth suffices,
Or even less may yet amuse;
١. رُبَّما أَمتَعَ القَليل
مِنَ المالِ أَو كَفى
2. But when in overplus it rises,
The owner's peace it will abuse.
٢. وَإِذا زادَ كَثرَةً
وَعَدا القَدرَ أَتلَفا
3. A lamp when oil is scarce will lighten
The house, though small its flame and few;
٣. كَسِراجٍ مُنَوّرٍ
إِن طَفا دُهنُهُ اِنطَفى