1. Do not be deceived by an outward show,
Until proof verifies it for you.

2. How many an outward appearance has seduced,
While it is false and fabricated.

3. The example of Joseph's brothers is an admonition,
If you understand, O human being.

4. They shed blood on the shirt, and demanded
Revenge on a wolf that committed no aggression.

5. They wept at night so their words would be confirmed,
While the truth accepts its light into minds.

6. The heart of Jacob denied their words,
For eating is doubtful, while blood is clear evidence.

7.
How can the branch be sound when its origin is corrupt?

8. The impossible has no possibility in any case.
If they were zealous about the blood on the shirt, perhaps

9. The book was right but the title page was wrong.
Treachery is the trait of souls, so do not trust

10. Anyone but yourself, for even the trusted can betray.
Deal with resolute rationale more than what you see.

11. For the deception of so-and-so is more than the deception of so-and-so.
If you obtain a God-fearing man, then be content with him.

12. It is enough, of your companions, for a human being.
If one you trusted appears with an accusation,

13. It is invalidated for you, while the accusation stands.
The word of the wolf Joseph proved his innocence.

14. No eloquence surpasses the eloquence of proof.
If that wolf had eaten Joseph,