لا تسألِ الكذابَ عن نياتِهِ

مادامَ كذاباً عليكَ لسانهُ

Do not ask the liar about his intentions

As long as his tongue lies to you

ينبيكَ ما في وجههِ عن قلبهِ

إن الكتابَ لسانهُ عنوانهُ

What's on his face tells you about his heart

For the book's title is its cover