1. Whoever tells you of a brother's insults
It is he who insults, not the one who insulted you

2. That is something he did not say to your face
Rather, blame the one who informed you

3. If you honor that scoundrel
Out of courtesy, it becomes your rightful duty

4. How could he not defend you, if he were really a brother
With loyalty, against those who wronged you

5. Alas, it is from his villainy
That by disgracing you, he has honored you