حاشا اهتمامك من إسداء مكرمة

وأن يرى لك بين الناس إكرام

It is unthinkable that your care comes from conferring a kindness,

Or that people would honor you amongst them.

دع مقصراً ليس بدَّاعاً ولا عجبٌ

للأريحية والإحسان أقوام

Leave a lazy man with no claim to wonder -

Some people are suited to comfort and benevolence.