1. So they are not like those who, if you ask a favor,
Extend their palms for gifts.
١. فَلَيسَ كمن إِن تَسَلهُم عَطاءً
يمدُّوا أَكفَّهمُ لِلعَطاءِ
2. When you come to them with praise they shy away
As though you brought them insults.
٢. إِذا جئتهم بِالمَديح اِنزَوَوا
كَأَنَّك تَأَتيهمُ بِالهِجاءِ