يُنيل المرء تبصرةً وذكرى

إذا ما ابيضّ فوداه وشابا

A man gains insight and memory

When his cheeks turn white and his youth fades

وما يرجى لتوبته قبولٌ

إذا مزج الرياء بها وشابا

No acceptance of repentance can be hoped

If it’s mixed with hypocrisy in his fading youth