1. A friend may fail his faithful friend
And a friend suspect what is not true

2. A fool sees good sense absent
And good sense is lost on the obstinate

3. A group swore that I was equal
To a loaf of bread, a friend at my side

4. So they rushed like lions on a herd
A great lion emerging from its den

5. Then they shouted for weapons, but an old
Philosopher, their ropes in his hand, fell silent

6. I said no matter, truly the son of Abi Al-Qasim
Has occupation enough with his plumpness

7. Fear not my people, be assured
That I sell you cut-rate to the highest bidder

8. By the one who enriched me beyond all
Sweet flowing springs and fountains

9. By the one who enriched me beyond all
Lies and deceptions, with truth and certainty

10. Evil, evil to him who scorns the noble
And hastens vile disgrace upon the disgraced

11. Evil, evil to him who befriends for show
And tricks me from his lurking, hidden place