ولَّما تتابَعَ صَرفُ الزَّمانِ

فزِعْنا إلى سَيِّدٍ نابِهِ

When the turns of time follow one another,

We take refuge in a lord with sharp teeth.

إذا كشَّرَ الدَّهرُ عن نابِهِ

كشَفْنا الحوادِثَ عَنّا بِهِ

When the days bare their teeth,

We shield ourselves from misfortunes through him.