مُروءةُ مُعسِرٍ عَفٍّ قَنوع

يُقَدِّرُ في مَعيشَتِهِ وَيُمسِك

The generosity of a man in hardship, of good character and content

He budgets in his livelihood and holds back

تَزيدُ عَلى مُروءةِ كُلِّ مُثرٍ

يَروحُ وَيَغتَدي جَمَّ التَمَلُّك

It exceeds the generosity of every wealthy man

Who travels and transgresses, having great possessions

وَأَكثَرُ مِن سَخائِكَ بِالعَطايا

سَخاءُ النَفسِ عَمّا لَيسَ تَملِك

And more generous than you with gifts

Is the generosity of spirit for what you do not own