विद्युद्विलसितचपलं किं दुर्जनसङ्गतिर्युवतयश्च ।कुलशीलनिष्प्रकम्पाः के कलिकालेऽपि सज्जना एव ॥ २३ ॥
In plain words
What is as fleeting as a flash of lightning? The company of the wicked, and the allure of youth. Who remains unshaken in noble lineage and virtue? Truly, the good people, even in the darkest age.
Close to the Sanskrit
What is as fickle as lightning flash? Association with the wicked and young women. Who are unshaken in family and conduct? Truly the good people even in the age of Kali.