1. أنا الوليّ الذي إذا كُشِفَت

    أسرارُهُ قيلَ أخلصَ الرَّجُلُ

    I am the loyal friend of whom, when laid bare

    are his secrets, they say: “The man is sincere.”

  2. مودَّةٌ لا يشينُها ملقٌ

    ونيَّةٌ لا يشوبُها دَخَلُ

    An affection that no flattery mars,

    and an intention that no deceit taints.

  3. إذا دَنَا فالولاءُ مُشتهرٌ

    وإن نأى فالثَّناءَ مُتَّصلُ

    When he draws near, his loyalty is plain;

    and if he is far away, his praise is unceasing.