1. تَذلَّل لمن تهوى تكن واجِدَ العِزِّ

    فما غير مَن تهوى لقلبِكَ من حِرزِ

    Humble yourself before the one you love, and you will find honor.

    For your heart has no refuge other than the one you love.

  2. فإن خِفتَ من عين الرَّقيب فَعُذ به

    وسَلِّم إليه بالإشارة والغَمزِ

    So if you fear the watcher's eye, seek refuge in him,

    And send him greetings through gestures and winks.

  3. ولا تُوقِظَن هجرانَه بعيادةٍ

    فما تقطع الأسيافُ إلا على الحَزِّ

    And do not awaken his estrangement with a visit,

    For swords cut only at the notch.