1. ذَرْني أسِرْ في البِلادِ مُبتَغِياً

    فَضْلَ ثَراءٍ إنْ لم يَفِرْ زانا

    Let me journey through the lands, seeking

    A gain in wealth that, even if not abundant, still adds luster.

  2. فَبيْذَقُ النَّطْعِ وهْوَ أحقَرُ ما

    فيهِ إذا سارَ صارَ فِرْزانا

    For the pawn on the leather chessboard, though the lowliest of all

    Upon it, becomes a vizier when it advances.