لا تَصطَبح ما اِستَطَعتَ إِلّا

بِمسمِعٍ فيهِ حُسنُ فَهمِ

Do not become awake except with

A good listener who understands well

فَشُربُ راحٍ بِلا غِناءٍ

كَأَكلِ خُبزٍ بِغَيرِ أُدمِ

For drinking wine without song

Is like eating bread without relish