1. The miser is almost reformed by good news
While stinginess corrupts every generous soul
١. بِشرُ البَخيلِ يَكادُ يُصلِحُ بُخلَهُ
وَالتيهُ مَفسَدَةٌ لِكُلِّ جَوادِ
2. A flaw that remains for the rest of his days
And causes his family and children shame
٢. وَنَقيصَةٌ تَبقى عَلى أَيامِهِ
وَمَسَبَّةٌ في الأَهلِ وَالأَولادِ