1. كم جاهل نال مالاً بعد متربة

    فكان منه له بالإثم إغراءُ

    How many an ignorant man has gained wealth after destitution,

    and from it came a temptation for him to sin.

  2. فما تجلت له الدنيا بزينتها

    إلا كما تنجلي للبغي حسناءُ

    For the world did not reveal itself to him in its finery

    except as a beautiful woman unveils herself for debauchery.