1. Many have asked me to tell them of my state
I said, "There is in me an aversion to telling."

2. My time has passed frowning, scowling,
Among all the righteous, not the wicked.

3. Our state is one of abasement and tranquility,
As God has described the unbelievers -

4. On a day when they will not speak, nor will it be granted them
To offer excuses, so terrible it will be.