1. Befriend the brothers with forbearance, seize
Their affection, as forbearance subdues harm.
١. تَحَبَّبْ إِلَى الإِخْوَانِ بِالْحِلْمِ تَغْتَنِمْ
مَوَدَّتَهُمْ فَالْحِلْمُ لِلشَّرِّ يَرْحَضُ
2. For the companion of evil, unless you requite
Him for his acts, will run to you with excuses.
٢. فَإِنَّ قَرِينَ السُّوءِ مَا لَمْ تُجَازِهِ
بِأَفْعَالِهِ وَافَاكَ بِالْعُذْرِ يَرْكُضُ