وهل ذاك إلا مهمه بينَ ثلةٍ

تطيف بها من جانبيها الثعالب

Is that not just a trivial task among a group

With foxes roaming around it on both sides

يعدّ حليما من نهته بصيرة

عن الغيّ أو من أدبته التحارب

He who abandons his insight is considered wise

Or he who tames discord is called forbearing

وليس حكيما من تهذب لفظه

وأخلاقه فيها عليه معايب

Not truly wise is one whose words are refined

Yet his morals have flaws that bring him blame

كما قد رأينا ناهيا عن خزاية

ويركبها وهو الألدّ المحارب

As we've seen advisers against sins

Yet they commit those sins, harshly warring

وما العيش إلا أن تعدّ مهذبا

لبيبا ولو سدّت عليك المذاهب

Life is but to be counted as refined

Wise, even if paths are closed to you