صَديقُ عَدُوّي داخِلٌ في عَداوَتي

وَإِنّي لِمَن وَدَّ الصَديقَ وَدودُ

My enemy's friend is part of my enmity

The friend of my enemy is part of my enmity,

Though I'm fond of those fond of a friend

And I am truly loving to him who loves a friend.

فَلا تَقرَبا مِني وَأَنتَ صَديقَهُ

فَإِنَّ الَّذي بَينَ القُلوبِ بَعيدُ

So don't come near whilst his friend you remain

So do not approach me while you remain his friend,

For hearts' secrets are far, not near, nor can mend

For the distance between our hearts is vast.