في الحَشرِ عِلقٌ يَدُهُ مِنجَلٌ

يَحصُدُ ما يَنبُتُ في الخَدِّ

In the bustle, a scythe in his hand,

He reaps all that grows on the cheek.

إِن واجَرَ الأَمرَدَ أَو مُلتَحي

واجَرَ مِن مَهدٍ إِلى لَحدِ

Whether curly-haired youth or bearded elder,

He reaps from the cradle to the grave.