1. Be content with what you own in life, for only
A reformer or corruptor will remain after you.
١. اِسعَد بِمالِكَ في الحَياةِ فَإِنَّما
يَبقى خِلافكَ مُصلِحٌ أَو مُفسِدُ
2. So if you leave it to a corruptor, he will not preserve it,
And the reformer - his little will increase.
٢. فَإِذا تركت لِمُفسِدٍ لَم يُبقِهِ
وَأَخو الصَلاحِ قَليلُهُ يَتَزَيَّدُ
3. So if you are able, be a benefactor to yourself,
For one who makes himself an heir is truly guided.
٣. فَإِذا اِستَطَعتَ فَكُن لِنَفسِكَ وارِثاً
إِنَّ المُوَرِّثَ نَفسَهُ لَمُسَدَّدُ