1. He misled a fool, his hope
He who came for it dies
١. غَرَّ جَهولاً أَمَله
يَموتُ من جا أَجَلُه
2. And he who drew near his death
His tricks did not avail him
٢. وَمَن دَنا مِن حَتفِهِ
لَم تُغنِ عَنهُ حِيَلُه
3. And no later one remains
After his former is gone
٣. وَما بَقاءُ آخِرٍ
قَد غابَ عَنهُ أَوَّلُه
4. So man is accompanied
To his grave by his deeds alone
٤. فَالمَرءُ لا يَصحَبُهُ
في القَبرِ إِلّا عَمَلُه