1. Behold, how time makes us decay,
And how openly and secretly we play.

2. Lean not upon this world and its ornaments;
Its homelands are no true homelands.

3. And prepare for yourself before death comes;
Let not the company of friends and brothers beguile you.

4. If they could avail mankind because of their love,
They would have driven death away from Lady Ma'dan's realm.