خصائصُ مَنْ تشاورُهُ ثلاثٌ

فخُذْ مِنها جَميعاً بالوَثيقَهْ

The qualities of one you consult are three

So adhere to them closely and tightly

وِدادٌ خالِصٌ ووُفورُ عَقْلٍ

ومَعرِفَةٌ بحالِكَ والحَقيقَهْ

Sincere affection, abundant intellect

And knowledge of your state and the truth

فَمنْ حصلَتْ هذي المعاني

فتابِعْ رأْيَهُ والزَمْ طريقَهْ

So whoever attains these meanings

Follow their view and stick to their path