1. My friend, beware drinking wine’s danger,
Or trying anything immoral or strange.

2. Don’t drink pure wine in long draughts,
Or visit those you desire, except in disguise.

3. I advise you, if you’ll accept my advice:
Drink if you wish intoxicating sweetness,

4. But my view is to leave your mind intact,
Rather than see it changed by wine.

5. Al-Mansur of glorious reign, Al-Mu'tadid,
Who conquered kings and ruled the lands.