1. People blamed the generous chief of a tribe
For his openhandedness with wealth and leaves.

2. But I said: "He was created generous,
And the Creator of beings made their natures."

3. They said: "Has not his generosity sufficed
That he built his house blocking the roads?"

4. I replied: "A brave youth's courage
Makes him see in meanness the image of separation."

5. By striking the thick-necked warriors he won
The same gains they won by baseness and flattery.

6. The sun has mounted the sky, and nothing
Can keep it from the eyes, however far.

7. Be a refuge, O generous one, for your sword
Has protected you from perishing.