تخلّ عن الورى كرما وظرفا

فقد فسدوا وصار الوصل مقتا

Abandon people with generosity and grace

For they are corrupt and association has become disdained

ينافقك الصديق وفيه مكر

ويبدي ظاهراً مقة وسمتا

The friend flatters you, yet plots against you

And outwardly displays affection and beauty

فكن فردا وحيدا سامريا

ولا ترد الوصال وأنت أنتا

So be alone and solitary, lost in your thoughts

Do not reciprocate friendship when you are yourself

فأكثر من ترى يشكو صديقا

وما عاداك إلا من عرفتا

For most of those you see complain of a friend

And none will support you except those you know