1. With diligence in livelihood the youth is humbled
And patience in it is towering honor
١. بالحرصِ في الرزقِ يَذِلُّ الفَتَى
والصبرُ فيه الشَّرَفُ الشامِخُ
2. And one who seeks more in pursuit of wealth
Gathers meat that has no cook
٢. ومستزيدٍ في طلابِ الغِنَى
يجمع لَحْماً ما لَهُ طابِخُ
3. He wasted what he attained with what he hopes for
And fire, a blower can extinguish it
٣. ضَيَّعَ ما نَالَ بما يُرْتَجَى
والنار قد يُطْفِئُها النَّافِخُ