1. A man's wealth covers his flaws.
He is believed when he speaks falsely.
١. يُغَطّي عُيوبَ المَرءِ كَثرَةُ مالِهِ
يُصَدَّقُ فيما قالَ وَهوَ كَذوبُ
2. A man's lack of money reveals his intellect.
People think him a fool, yet he is wise.
٢. وَيُرزي بِعقلِ المَرءِ قِلَّةُ مالِهِ
يُحَمِّقُهُ الأَقوامُ وَهوَ لَبيبُ