لعمرك ما شيء علمت مكانه

أحقّ بسجن من لسان مذلّل

By your life! Nothing is more deserving of imprisonment

Than a submissive tongue that speaks of matters unconcerned with you

على فيك مما ليس يعنيك شأنه

بقعل وثيق حيث ما كنت فاقفل

Keep it locked, wherever you stand, with a tight muzzle

Lest it should babble about what does not concern you