1. When I saw many sins being committed,
I refrained from punishing,
١. لمّا رأيتُ الذنوبَ جلَّت
عن المُجازاةِ بالعِقابِ
2. And instead of punishment, I forgave,
Which was more difficult than striking necks.
٢. جعَلتُ فيه العقابَ عفواً
أقسى منَ الضَّربِ للرِّقابِ