1. O friend, do not lean on an unreliable one,
Nor trust him, leave him be with himself,
١. يا إير لا تركن لعلقٍ ولا
تثق بهِ واتْركه مع نفسه
2. And do not expect affection from one who sees,
That you are in need of his penny.
٢. ولا ترجّ الودّ ممَّن يرى
أنَّك محتاجٌ إلى فلسِه