1. Beware of greed, for greed destroys
Be content with what is destined and allotted
١. اِيّاكَ وَالحِرص اِنَّ الحِرصَ مهلكةٌ
وَاِقنَع بِما هُوَ مَرزوقٌ وَمَقسومُ
2. A man's greed does not increase his sustenance at all
Indeed, one greedy in either state is blameworthy
٢. ما زادَ حِرصُ اِمرىءٍ في رزقِهِ وَكَفى
اِنَّ الحَريصَ عَلى الحالَينِ مَذموم