1. O time that has brought me ill fate
And led me to a plight that has no remedy
١. يا زمنا أوقعني شؤمه
في محنةٍ ليس لها كاشفه
2. Merit needs one who can recognize it
And circumstances need one who can perceive them
٢. الفضل يحتاج إلى عارف
والحال تحتاج إلى عارفه