لَقَد زادَني بِالناس علماً تجاربي

وَمَن جَرَّبَ الأَيامَ مِثلي تَعلَّما

My dealings with people have increased my knowledge,

And he who has experienced days like mine has learned.

وَإِني وَتَطلابي مِن الناس راحَةً

لكالمبتغي وَسطَ الجَحيم تَنَعُّما

I and yearning for people's approval are at peace;

Like one seeking comfort midst the fiery hell.

سَأَزهَدُ حَتى لا أَرى لي صاحِباً

وَأُنجِدُ حَتّى لا أُلاقيَ مُتهِما

I shall detach myself until I have no companion left,

And keep to myself until no accuser appears.