ما أجهل الأب لو ربَّى ابنه ترفاً

ولم يكله لأستاذ وأظلَمَهُ

How ignorant is the father if he raises his son in luxury

And does not assign him to a teacher, thus keeping him in the dark

يعطيه ما يشتهي إذ قام ينذره

بالانتحار وكان الخوف أرغمه

Giving him whatever he desires when he threatens

To commit suicide, and fear forces him

أراه أشبه من يعطي المشعوذ إذ

يجري دماء ابنه وهما ليرحمه

He is like one who gives a sorcerer

His son's blood, without mercy for his child