1. Treat an enemy's injury, do not nurse his grudge,
For placating a foe will bring you no gain.
١. وَداوِ عَدواً داءَهُ لا تُدارِهُ
فَإِنَّ مُداراة العِدى لَيسَ تَنفَعُ
2. Though for years you might nurse a scorpion,
One day, when life gives it a chance, it will sting.
٢. فَإِنَّكَ لَو دارَيتَ عامَينِ عَقرَباً
وَقَد مُكِّنَت يَوماً مِنَ الدَهرِ تَلسَعُ