If a beggar had a pure gem in his origin,

He should not have placed the point of his shame on water (i.e., been so easily disgraced).

And if the sun did not envy his golden cup,

Why should it be empty of pleasant wine?

And if the house of the world has no intention of ruin,

Its foundation should be more stable than this.

If time did not deal with counterfeit gold,

It should be in the hands of Asaf, the expert appraiser.

Since time had no other dear one besides this one,

He should have been granted a respite from time.