1. His foolish hopes deceive him,
Until his appointed time draws near;
١. غَرَّ جَهولاً أَمَلُه
حَتّى يُوافي أَجَلُه
2. And when death comes upon him,
His cunning will not save him.
٢. وَمَن دَنا مِن حَتفِه
لَم تُغنِ عَنهُ حِيَلُه
3. Nothing accompanies a man,
In his grave, except his deeds.
٣. لا يَصحَبُ الإِنسانَ مَن
دُنياهُ إِلّا عَمَلُه