1. The one who gave his face did not complain by his request,
Even if he got what he wanted by his request.
١. ما اِعتاضَ باذِلُ وَجهِهِ بِسُؤالِهِ
عِوَضاً وَلَو نالَ المنى بِسؤالِ
2. And if the request is weighed with the gain,
The request outweighs, and all the gain becomes light.
٢. وَاِذا السُؤالُ مَعَ النَّوالِ وَزَنتَهُ
رَجِحَ السُؤالَ وَخَفَّ كُلُّ نَوالِ
3. And if you are tested by giving your face as a beggar,
Then give it to the generous and gracious one.
٣. وَاِذا اِبتُليتَ بِبَذلِ وَجهِكَ سائِلاً
فَاِبذُلهُ لِلمُتَكَرِّمِ المِفضالِ
4. Surely the generous one, if he gifts you with his attainment,
He gives it to you smoothly without delay.
٤. إِنَّ الكَريمَ إِذا حَباكَ بِنَيلِهِ
أَعطاكَهُ سَلِساً بِغَيرِ مِطالِ