فَلَيسَ كمن إِن تَسَلهُم عَطاءً

يمدُّوا أَكفَّهمُ لِلعَطاءِ

So they are not like those who, if you ask a favor,

Extend their palms for gifts.

إِذا جئتهم بِالمَديح اِنزَوَوا

كَأَنَّك تَأَتيهمُ بِالهِجاءِ

When you come to them with praise they shy away

As though you brought them insults.