1. My purpose was never swayed by the wink of an incident,
Nor was my patience ever belittled by any human.

2. I march ahead through fears, my steps unchecked,
And humble myself before my foolish critics embroiled in their rage.

3. I do not lend the ignorant my wisdom
For this is my own affair and time my ally.

4. I ready myself with patience though fury simmers,
And swallow my anger though hatred burns.

5. My tongue holds no sweetness for the people,
Nor is my speech buttery when I speak.

6. I never speak anything but the truth, fearing for my brother,
Even if he lags behind me, wrathful and annoyed.

7. I do not incline toward my intimate to exploit him
When I am famished while others are wolves.

8. The youths among them would love to see me dead by their hands,
Believing I am, though large in body, filled with you.

9. Know that the essence of chivalry is this:
A spotless honor and speech that elucidates clearly.

10. On the day of gathering, the learned proudly flaunt their knowledge,
While the chaste adorn themselves with decency the morning after.

11. When dire straits befall the generous man,
He shows the people satiation though he is famished.

12. Burning anguish bends his ribs,
While his face overflows with the water of joy.

13. The least of anything is too much for the ill-mannered;
Among all people, the least are brothers.

14. Never did I find in this life a brother to remember me
When fortune smiled on him, raising his station.