1. Ibn Salma claimed that my forbearance has harmed me
No one was harmed before me by forbearance

2. We are people whose innate nature
Makes their speech truthful and their view decisive

3. They have worn modesty, so if you look you think
They are sick though no illness has touched them

4. I have found the greatest lack is
Lack of intellect, and that is the lack

5. The most harmful flaw of a person
Is a loose tongue while silence is wisdom

6. And composure is fear of God, so fear Him
You will be guided, and the immoral has no composure

7. The best of matters is avoidance and testimony
Fear of God, and its evil is sin