حسم الجريمة قبل عذرك

والشكر يحبط ذنب كفرك

Put an end to the offense before you offer your excuse.

Gratitude effaces the sin of your ingratitude.

لا تستعن بسواك جه

دك في مهمّك طول عمرك

Seek help from none but yourself—strive.

Remain at your task throughout your life.

وأقول فاسمع واتعظ

ما حكّ جلدك مثل ظفرك

I speak—so listen, and take heed.

Nothing scratches your skin as your own nail does.