1. He who wishes you not well, do not wish him ill
Act as if he brought you no benefit

2. Keep your brother at a distance through his misdeed
And if he moves away an inch, push him further still

3. Be forbearing if the fool speaks idle words
He who wishes evil, evil will befall

4. You have many brothers, son of Bashshar
Whose mothers did not give them birth

5. And a brother of circumstance who will do you wrong
His absence is better if you cannot mend him