1. I taught my cheek patience
So the scorpion's sting does not hurt
١. َعلَّمت وجنته رُقَيةً
لعَقربِ الصُّدغِ فما تَلسَعُ
2. I deafened my ears to the blamer in his love
So what hearing do I have that hears
٢. صُمَّت عَن العاذلِ في حبِّه
أُذني فَمالي مِسمَعٌ يَسمَعُ