1. In the bustle, a scythe in his hand,
He reaps all that grows on the cheek.
١. في الحَشرِ عِلقٌ يَدُهُ مِنجَلٌ
يَحصُدُ ما يَنبُتُ في الخَدِّ
2. Whether curly-haired youth or bearded elder,
He reaps from the cradle to the grave.
٢. إِن واجَرَ الأَمرَدَ أَو مُلتَحي
واجَرَ مِن مَهدٍ إِلى لَحدِ