دَعْ عَنْكَ أَمْراً إنْ نَهَضْ

تَ لَهُ فَعُقْباهُ النَّدامَهْ

Leave a matter alone if

Its consequence is regret,

وَاحْرَصْ عَلَى تَحْصِيل مَا

فِيهِ الْغَنِيمَةُ والسَّلامَهْ

And seek what is of benefit

With safety and booty.