1. O house of Asma in the valley's slope and expanse
Stronger fate prevails, as time’s march tramples all

2. Nothing of us remains but some leaning posts
And three pillars standing round a palm-trunk tall

3. The courtyard where the winds blow soft and slow
Sighing as exiles for their long lost home pine

4. A house no home, since my heart is not there
Though to it my steps draw near but cannot align

5. The darling I shun is not from spite or rage
But wariness, lest talkers do us defame

6. For I protect a dignity generously given
Despite warnings, as my nature disdains all blame

7. Counsel from one of wisdom, insight and care
An intelligent tester, far from doubts that mar

8. "Honor you've gained, take care not to stain it
A generous father, flawless lineage so far"

9. I commanded you to righteousness, now heed
I leave you wealthy, grown, and free to succeed

10. Leave the ways of folk with no virtue within
Hold to the morals of excellence and breeding

11. If called to betrayal or ordered thereto
Flee from it with all speed, turn heel and take leave

12. Do not withhold wealth from proper use
No base greed or excess, but give what’s deserved

13. For your heirs will not praise you, when you are gone
If they find but sour milk and palm wood to retrieve