1. Silence is best, for no feet are prevented
From stumbling at the turns of fate,
١. الصَمتُ أَولى وَما رِجلٌ مُمَنَّعَةٌ
إِلّا لَها بِصُروفِ الدَهرِ تَعثيرُ
2. And retelling has altered tidings you heard;
The plague of speech is suppression and inflation.
٢. وَالنَقلُ غَيَّرَ أَنباءً سَمِعتَ بِها
وَآفَةُ القَولِ تَقليلٌ وَتَكثيرُ
3. Reason is an ornament, but above it is destiny.
It has no influence in seeking sustenance.
٣. وَالعَقلُ زينٌ وَلَكِن فَوقَهُ قَدَرٌ
فَما لَهُ في اِبتِغاءِ الرِزقِ تَأثيرُ