1. He found comfort in him, confided in him
None could find fault or defect in him

2. Yet the blessed man is envied for
What he attained of status when exalted

3. So they whispered in the hearing of the eagle
Treachery about the eagle's fledgling

4. Saying he had corrupted some of the sanctuary
Yet he was not among the accused

5. So the eagle feared his terrible anger
Since the envious had gone too far in slander

6. And said the sultan cannot tolerate
Three deeds done by a confidant

7. Divulging secrets, violating the sanctuary
And criticizing the king - whoever does so is condemned

8. And I truly fear his punishment
Falling dangerously under his torment

9. So my soul and all my family would perish
And it is wise to ransom them with bereavement

10. An organ may be severed if diseased
And a molar extracted to cure the body

11. Then he stood up, poisoned his son
How many a man was reformed by what ruined him

12. And brought his head saying
I will not carry what you loathe

13. Whoever betrays his master, this is his reward
And sometimes the cure hurts the sick

14. I am the enemy of all who oppose you
Just as I am loyal to all who support you

15. So the eagle esteemed his worth
That's how a loyal one should be

16. And men, know the cunning
And despicable tricks of hardships

17. Have you not heard the tale of the peacock
When he lodged overnight in the owl's place?

18. The owl said to him, always be like that
For in my knowledge, there is no falsehood in you