1. The prime of life has come and gone
Do not say, "Perhaps there's still."
١. أطيبُ العمرِ تولَّى
لا تقُل بعدُ لعلا
2. And when youth passes by,
Do not long for love and union.
٢. وإذا مرَّ شبابٌ
لا ترُم حبّاً وَوَصلا
3. After a spring and summer,
You'll see no verdure or shade.
٣. بعد صيفٍ وربيعٍ
لن ترى نضراً وظلا
4. Time does not stand still.
If you say, "Wait, time," it won't wait.
٤. ليسَ للوقتِ وقوفٌ
إن تَقُل ياوقتُ مهلا