إن يبلغنَّك عن جود امرئٍ خبر

فكذِّب السمعَ حتَّى يشهد البصرُ

If news of a man's generosity reach you,

Then deny hearing until sight bears witness.

ولا يغرُّك إن راقتْ ظواهره

فربَّ دوحٍ نضيرٍ ما له ثمرُ

And do not be deceived if his appearance pleases you,

For many a barren date palm has no fruit.