1. صَرَفتُ العُمرَ في أَكلٍ وَشُربِ

    وَفي لَهو وَلَذاتٍ وَحُبِّ

    I spent my life in eating and drinking,

    And in amusement, pleasures, and love.

  2. وَهَذا لَم يَزل شُغلي وَدَأبي

    إِلى حين اِنقَضا أَجلي وَنحبي

    And this was ever my occupation and my habit,

    Until my allotted term and lifespan came to an end.