1. تركت المالَ والجاه

    لأهل القِدرِ والقِدره

    I left wealth and prestige

    to those of rank and power.

  2. فحسبي من حمىً كسرٌ

    وحسبي من غنى كسرَه

    For shelter, a tent-flap is enough for me,

    and for wealth, a morsel of bread is enough for me.