1. Leave the lowly and choose one faithful
Of the noble and enjoy his sweet company
١. دَع السُفَلاءَ وَاِختَر ذا وَفاءٍ
مِن النُبَلاء وَاِغنَم طيب أنسه
2. And hope not for friendship from a fool
For it is said, the fool is his own enemy
٢. وَلا تَرجو الصَداقة مِن جَهولٍ
فَقَد قيلَ الجَهول عَدوُّ نَفسِه