1. And one lacking wisdom addresses me in ignorance
Yet I'm loath to answer him
١. وَذي سَفهٍ يُخاطِبُني بِجَهلٍ
فَأَكرَهُ أَن أَكونَ لَهُ مُجيبا
2. He increases in foolishness and I in forbearance
Like aloes-wood made fragrant by the fire's touch
٢. يَزيدُ سَفاهَةً وَأَزيدُ حُلماً
كَعودٍ زادَ بِالإِحراقِ طِيبا