1. How many a simpleton blames out of ignorance
And he who loves is never to be blamed
١. وكم خلّي يلومُ جهلاً
وكلّ من حَبَّ لا يُلامُ
2. She said to him, be gentle with your blame
No reproach, for the sword is always first
٢. قالتْ له مقلتاك مهلاً
لا عذل فالسَّابق الحسامُ