1. Did you not see that generosity is my trait
And every man goes on as per his habit

2. I cleanse my clothes of betrayal and deceit
And incline towards what was best and most glorious

3. And an evil poet who distorts everything he says
When he utters the strongest words he can defend

4. I forgave him after hesitation so I tamed him
With wariness he did not know how I could aim at

5. Indeed I have abundant patience and yet
I cure many an illness of the one who was struck

6. I repay the Master if His patience slips
With my patience and repayment is best and blessed

7. So if the Master's ignorance deceives Him about me
I overlook it and befriend Him tomorrow

8. So days may judge Him or make Him return to me
And I do not stretch out tongue or hand