كُن عَبدَ خَلِّكَ قَبلَ أَن

تَغدو حَبائِلُهُ رِثاثا

Before His deceptive bonds ensnare you

And transform His affection to ashes

فَإِذا اِضمَحَلَّ جَميلُهُ

طَلَّقَ مَوَدَّتُهُ ثَلاثا

Be your Creator's obedient servant

Lest His charm fade and forsake you thrice