قالوا اِكشِفِ الحالَ المُغَطّى

فَالمَشاهِدُ فيهِ خَطُّ

They said "Uncover what's concealed,"

But unintended glimpses leave their mark.

فَأَجَبتُ مَن عَقلَ الجَوا

بَ بِأَنَّ سَتَرَ الحالِ شَرطُ

I answered those who understand fate's laws

That modesty's veil is wise and kind.