نظرت وقد قام الخطيب وراقني

على درَج بدر العلى وهو صاعد

I saw as the orator stood, and it pleased me,

On the highest step, ascending,

ولما رأيت الناس دون محله

تيقنت أن الدهر للناس ناقد

And when I saw the people below his position,

I was certain that time appraises all people.