1. The noble deeds' steeds are not led
By one who is not of the noble's contentment
١. إِنَّ المَكارِمَ لا يَقودُ جِيادَها
مَن لَم يَكُن مِن راضَةِ الكُرَماءِ
2. So if you find sweetness in your two dirhams
Leave them be and do not put on an air of ascetism
٢. فَإِذا وَجَدتَ لِدِرهَمَيكَ حَلاوَةً
دَعها وَلا تَعبُر لَها بِرِياءِ
3. For mounting them is arduous if you are not
One who is endowed with sublime gifts
٣. فَرُكوبِها مُتَعَذِّرٌ إِن لَم تَكُن
مِمَّن لَهُ لُجُمٌ مِنَ الآلاءِ