1. Do not reveal a secret to anyone but its keeper
Do not complain abundantly to anyone but the devout
١. ولا تَفشِيَن سرّاً إلى غَيرِ حِرزه
ولا تُكثِرِ الشَّكَوى إلى غَيرِ عابِدِ
2. O how much sorrow would please an enemy
A patron though you draw him near is distant
٢. فيا رُبَّ مِن شَجنٍ يَسُرُّكَ شامِتاً
ومَولَى وإن قَرّبتَهُ مُتبَاعِدِ
3. An excuse that brought blame upon you
A pleasant money that aroused the ruin of property
٣. ومَعذِرَةٍ جَرَّت إلَيكَ مَلاَمَةً
وطارِفِ مالٍ هاجَ إتلافَ تالِدِ