1. Perhaps silence is mistaken for oppression
Oppression seems like consent, even excess
١. ربما اغتر للسكوت ظلوم
يحسب الظلم كالرضى وَزياده
2. Yet it is life's secret- if blame is found
There is harm in it, and benefit lies ahead
٢. وَهُوَ سر الحَياة اذ وجد المظ
لوم فيه الدوا وَفيه الافاده
3. But a vessel, when filled, overflows
Revealing ignorance and obstinacy
٣. غير ان الاناء ان فاض ابدى
ذلك الغر باسه وَعناده