1. When choosing companions of high moral worth
Seek out men of virtue, wisdom and kind human birth
١. وإذا تخيرت الرجال لصحبةٍ
فالعاقل البر السجية فاختر
2. Weigh well their character before calling them friend
Judge their true nature with insight that does not bend
٢. وإذا وزنتهم فاحكم وزنهم
وأعرف سجاياهم بقلبٍ مبصر