لَيسَ حَدُّ الحُسامِ أَكفى وَأَغنى

مِن أَخٍ ذي كِفايَةٍ وَغِناءِ

A brother of competence and wealth,

Is better guard than any sword or shield,

وَأَخو المَرءِ عِصمَةٌ في بَلاءِ

يَعتَريهِ وَزينَةٌ في الرَخاءِ

In hardship he gives refuge, in joy a crown,

No blade or armor comforts like a sibling found.