1. I chided her, then praised the outcome of the blame
When its hint opened the way for blame
١. عاتَبتُ فأحمَدَت مآلَ العَتبِ
إِذ فَسَّحَ دلُّها مَجالَ العَتبِ
2. With a kiss I forestall her ruse, so if she
Tried to blame during the blame, forbid her
٢. باللَثمِ أُبادِرُ اِحتِيالاً فَمَها
إِن حاوَلتِ السَبَّ خِلالَ العَتبِ