1. Even if their hearts are brought to you, do not think ill of them for hiding too much,
For they intend to please you with a single utterance,
١. سيقوا إليك فلو سُقت قلوبُهُمُ
لا سود ظنُّك من إفراط ما ستروا
2. As if between my jaws were a stone when I speak.
٢. يرومُ اخطبهُم تأليفَ واحدة
كأنّما بين فكّي نُطقِهِ حجرُ