1. The guide of death tirelessly journeys on
Disciplining souls, leading them to gloom

2. And people have become prey in the arena of events
Some ahead, some behind, all on a path

3. The law of death is an immutable decree
For every son of woman, it has set a course

4. The elements deviated from their nature
For a time, but had no argument for their right

5. Except death, its law was never annulled
Nor were its days and proofs refuted

6. Happy is one who died content with God
Undaunted by death when it came upon him

7. Why do we shy away from the cup we must drink?
None will avoid it, all must taste its bitterness

8. Far from any ineffective adversary
It claims the soul and the bones

9. It is fate from which none can be diverted
No mortal escapes its writ

10. It ceaselessly plunders souls in haste
Ruthlessly reaping lives, ripe and green

11.
Where are the ancient kings who ruled people?

12. Who built great monuments? All in dust interred
Neither old nor young has surpassed decay

13. Yet for all, the gates of decay were opened
It split open secrets and broke hearts in anguish

14. Eyes raining tears commingled with blood
It made eyes flow over the pillars of time

15. And notables of people, a day plunged in gloom
Imagine every martyr weeping bitterly

16. As if scourged at the horrible scene
I did not think fate would make me grieve

17. For one who was our richest shelter and hope