1. ما حذرنّ الدنيَا كما تحذر الحيَّة

    فالسم ناقعٌ وَسْطَ فيها

    [Opening unclear:] Beware the world as you beware a snake.

    For deadly poison lies within her mouth.

  2. فاجتنبْها واخلعْ عِذَارَك مِنها

    فهي غَدَّارةٌ لِمنْ يَصْطَفِيهَا

    So shun her, and unfasten your bridle from her.

    For she is treacherous to whoever chooses her.

  3. لا تفترْ على عِيالِك إن كنت

    غنيّاً واجمل والبَسْطَ فيهَا

    Do not neglect your dependents if you are

    wealthy; act with moderation and generosity in it.