إن كنت قد صَفَّرتِ أذن الفتى

فطالما صَفّرَ آذانا

If you have filled the youth's ear with lies

He has filled many an ear in turn

لا تعجبي إن كنتِ كَشْخَنْتِهِ

فإنّما كشخت كشخانا

Do not be surprised if you have defamed him

For you have only defamed a defamer