1. If you have good manners, you have attained nobility
Even if those of lowly lineage draw near you
١. إِن كُنتَ ذا أَدَبٍ أَمسَيتَ ذا شرَفٍ
ولو دنا منكَ من دونِ الورى النسَبُ
2. As long as you remain self-sufficient, you need not fear poverty
For in time of need, your treasure is good manners
٢. وَدُمتَ مُستغنِياً لَم يَخشَ مَتربةً
لِأنّ كنزَكَ عند الحاجة الأدَبُ