كلُنا عبدٌ لعُمرِه

كلُنا يَسعى لدَهرِه

We're all slaves to our lives

We all strive for our time

لا تَلُم مَن قد أساءَ

الفِعلَ في تدبيرِ أمرِه

Do not blame one who has done wrong

In managing his affairs

واختَلِق عُذراً لِمَن لم

يَستَطِع إِبداءَ عُذرِه

And make excuses for one who could not

State his excuses