1. تظل الصداقة في أوجها

    إلى أن يعوز الصديق الصديق

    Friendship remains at its zenith

    Until one friend needs another.

  2. فإن طلب المال أودى بها

    ولو بره باعتذار رقيق

    For if he asks for money, that ruins it,

    Even if his friend graciously offers him a gentle apology.

  3. فيقبل في أدب عذره

    وبالقلب شك يسدُّ الطريق

    So he courteously accepts his excuse,

    Yet doubt within his heart blocks the way.