1. Is that not just a trivial task among a group
With foxes roaming around it on both sides
١. وهل ذاك إلا مهمه بينَ ثلةٍ
تطيف بها من جانبيها الثعالب
2. He who abandons his insight is considered wise
Or he who tames discord is called forbearing
٢. يعدّ حليما من نهته بصيرة
عن الغيّ أو من أدبته التحارب
3. Not truly wise is one whose words are refined
Yet his morals have flaws that bring him blame
٣. وليس حكيما من تهذب لفظه
وأخلاقه فيها عليه معايب
4. As we've seen advisers against sins
Yet they commit those sins, harshly warring
٤. كما قد رأينا ناهيا عن خزاية
ويركبها وهو الألدّ المحارب
5. Life is but to be counted as refined
Wise, even if paths are closed to you
٥. وما العيش إلا أن تعدّ مهذبا
لبيبا ولو سدّت عليك المذاهب