1. For what time does a man hide his usefulness
Tomorrow and tomorrow while time is passing by
١. لِأَيِّ زَمانٍ يَخبَأُ المَرءُ نَفعَهُ
غَداً فَغَداً وَالدَهرُ غادٍ وَرائِحُ
2. If a man does not benefit you while alive
His benefit is little when shrouds are laid on him
٢. إِذا المَرءُ لَم يَنفَعكَ حَيّاً فَنَفعُهُ
قَليلٌ إِذا رُصَّت عَلَيهِ الصَفائِحُ