1. If you are in need of a messenger
Then send a wise one, and do not describe him

2. And if an advisor comes your way one day
Then do not distance yourself from him, and do not cut him off

3. And if the door of a matter turns to you
Then consult an intelligent one, and do not disobey him

4. And the one in the right, do not detract from his right
For estrangement lies in detracting from him

5. And do not mention fate in a gathering
Speaking of it, if you have not grasped it

6. And direct the speech to its people
For security lies in its preciseness

7. And do not be greedy, for many a greedy man
Is wretched because of his greed

8. And how many young men have lost their minds
Yet people are impressed by their appearance

9. And another you reckon slow-witted
Yet he provides you the crux of the matter

10. I wore out the nights, so they destroyed me
And time dressed me in its shirt