1. O you disguised man
Among the generous and courteous
١. يا أيها الرجل المُدَلِّسُ نفسَه
في جملةِ الكُرَماء والأدباءِ
2. With verses he recites to his friends and companions
Yet bread and water he withholds from them
٢. بالبيتِ يُنْشِدُ رُبعَه أو نصفَه
والخبزِ يُرزَأُ عنده والماءِ
3. His deception charms the fair ladies
Dyed with henna and intrigue
٣. تدليسه عند الكواعب لمَّةً
مخضوبةً بالخِطْر والحنّاءِ
4. Do not lie, for your defects are evident
Like the horns of that horned viper
٤. لا تكذبنَّ فإن لُؤمكَ ناصلٌ
كنُصولِ تلك اللِّمّةِ الشمطاءِ