1. قد رمينا من الزمان بهَمَ

    قُدّم النذل والكريم تأخّر

    Time has assailed us with sorrow.

    The scoundrel was advanced, while the noble man fell behind.

  2. مات من عاش بالفضيلة جوعاً

    وحظي مَن يقود أو يتمسخر

    Whoever lived virtuously died of hunger.

    And whoever pimps or plays the buffoon found favor.