1. I was denied guidance for I was foolish,
I served kings though they were idols,
١. حُرِمْتُ الرّشادَ لأني سَفَاهاً
خَدَمْتُ المُلوك وهُم أعْبُدُ
2. In my greed for them, I was obedient,
Why did I not obey whom I should worship?
٢. وفي رَغَباتي لَهُمْ جِئْتُ إدّاً
فَهَلا رَغِبْتُ لِمَنْ أعْبُدُ