1. He erred and responded to me without an answer,
And blamed me saying what was improper.

2. I was astonished at that and it increased
My dislike due to his mistrustful doubt.

3. He judged me by the outer appearance of my garment,
Not knowing what was concealed beneath my clothes,

4. Of chastity, generosity, patience,
And fortitude in the face of misfortune and punishment.

5. And when time oppressed me, you found me
As a piece of wood stripped of its bark.

6. If you ask, a scholar will tell you
That I am where I love proper etiquette.

7. And if an abode brought me notoriety, I abandoned it
Empty, a place for foxes and wolves.

8. And I share wealth being generous,
But when impoverished, I avoid my companions.

9. Yet he felt regret,
When I was accused and feared the onset of my reprimand.

10. So I reproached him mildly when he admitted his sin,
A noble man does not rebuke a noble man.