1. If he forgives, there is no favor in his pardon,
Nor any blemish in his bounty.
١. إِذا عَفا لَم يَكُ في عَفوِهِ
مَنٌّ وَلا يكدِرُ نُعماهُ
2. And if he punishes the guilty one,
He does so justly, not exceeding the right measure.
٢. وَإِن سَطا عاتب ذا جُرمه
بِقُدرَةٍ لا يَتَعَدّاهُ