إذا أكثر المحموم من هذيانه

إذا أكثر المحموم من هذيانه

فقدم له عون الخبير بشانه

فقدم له عون الخبير بشانه

When the fever-stricken man rambles at length,

When the fevered one rambles in his delirium

then offer him the aid of one versed in his condition.

Offer him the expert's care for his condition

ولا تتأخر حين تدعى لحاجة

ولا تتأخر حين تدعى لحاجة

فما الغيث بالمحمود بعد أوانه

فما الغيث بالمحمود بعد أوانه

And do not delay when called upon to meet a need,

Do not hesitate when called upon in need

for rain is not praised after its proper time.

For rain, though welcomed, profits not when out of season