1. وَإذَا ما الْمَرْءُ جَرَى طَلَقا

    مَجْداً وَعَلاَ شَرَفاً شَرُفا

    When a man journeys forth with pride,

    Seeking glory, climbing high,

  2. جَعَلتْ عِرْضاً مِنْهُ عَرَضا

    لِنِبَالِ أَذىً سُخْفاً سَخُفا

    His flaws become open targets

    For the slings and arrows of outrage.