1. إذا قصَّرَ الحُسَّادُ عن عَمَلِ الجِدِّ

    تشَفَّوا بأقوالٍ تشِفُّ عَنِ الحِقدِ

    When the envious fall short of earnest labor,

    They gratify their spite with words that betray their rancor.

  2. سَتُكسِبُهُم علماً مناظَرَتي لهم

    كما أكسَبَت طيباً مجاورةُ الوَرد

    My debating with them will impart knowledge to them,

    Just as proximity to roses has bestowed fragrance.