إذا حاولتَ إيطاناً بدارِ

ففتِّش قبل ذاك عن الجوارِ

If you try to settle in an abode

First inquire about the neighbors there

فإن ألفيتَ جَارَك ذا احتفاظ

نقيَّ الجيب مأمون الإزارِ

If you find your neighbor holds himself with dignity

Of honest means and modest attire

فجاوِرهُ فقد قدَّمت خيراً

ودارك بعد ذلك خير دارِ

Then live next to him for you have done well

And your home thereafter will prosper and fare