لَقَد تَبَدّى الصّبحُ مِن شَرقِهِ

فَاِحرِص أَيا لَيلُ عَلى نَفسِكا

The dawn has clearly appeared from its east

So hurry and take care, O night, of yourself

يا لَيلُ أَيقِن بِحُلولِ الرّدى

فَقَد تَبدَّى الشّيبُ في رَأسِكا

O night, be certain decay has come

For gray hair has appeared on your head