«اِلرَّاجِلْ زَيِّ السِّيغَهْ تِنْكِسِرْ وِتِنْقَامْ»

A man who has lost his money is compared to a piece of worked gold or silver jewelry that has been damaged. The breaking stands for falling into poverty, not physical injury or moral failure. Just as a smith can restore such an ornament, a husband's present poverty can be followed by renewed prosperity.

The saying also guards a man's dignity: his worth is not ruined by an empty purse, just as precious metal keeps its value when it bends or cracks. Its tone is hopeful rather than resigned, urging patience, loyalty, and hope instead of contempt.

Said by a wife, or by women around her, when her husband falls on hard times. It defends his standing, offers comfort, and expresses confidence that his situation will improve. Avoid using it as mockery or as a comment on lasting failure.