1. A man is by his thoughts, not his beard's length
And pride is in merit, not in rank's height

2. And by morals essences are distinguished, not
By features that make the known unknown

3. If Her Lord did not let men's ignorance of Her be
She would not have needed exposition as evidence

4. And perfection isn't dependent on a trait
That the flawed could ever fully attain

5. And the sword, if it was wanted for its looks
Or the scabbards, would not be seen held

6. Were it not for its blows, a stick would equal it and would not
Cut when the two groups meet, making distinction

7. The free man takes no pride in the pretty face, nor the
Ignoble in noble lineage or disdain if attained

8. And no man versed in the news of the sublime
Would wear his turban tilted and perfumed

9. His mirror but for his breath would still be
Burnished, and the comb for his hair unused