1. O people, I am in distress
And every free man is in distress
١. يا قومُ إنَّي مُرَزّا
وكُلُّ حُرّ مُرَزّا
2. My income is plentiful but my expenses
Are measly, so I cannot be consoled
٢. خَرْجي كثيرٌ ودَخلي
نَزْرٌ فلِنْ لا أُعَزَّى
3. For expenses are endless
And income cannot be amassed
٣. فالخرْجُ لا يتناهى
وَالدّخلُ لا يتخَزَّى