1. أَلا إِنَّ القَناعَةَ خَيرُ مالٍ

    لِذي كَرَمٍ يَروحُ بِغَيرِ مالِ

    Behold, contentment is the best wealth

    For a noble man who goes forth without wealth.

  2. وَإِن يَصبِر فَرِنَّ الصَبرَ أَولى

    بِمَن عَثَرَت بِهِ نُوَبُ اللَيالي

    And if he is patient, then patience is more fitting

    For one whom the misfortunes of the nights have brought low.

  3. تَجَمَّلَ إِن بُليتَ بِسوءِ حالٍ

    فَإِنَّ مِنَ التَجَمُّلِ حُسنَ حالِ

    Bear yourself with dignity if you are afflicted with hardship,

    For well-being comes from dignified composure.