من لي بخلٍّ ارتضيه مقارني

سمح الجبله موفيا بالموعد

Who do I have as a sincere friend to choose?

One of good nature, true to his promise.

ذاك ابن غنام البري من الردى

عبد العزيز الطيب ابن محمد

That is Ibn Ghanam, upright and pure,

Abdul Aziz At-Tayyib son of Muhammad.

لا تطلبن سواه خلا مخلصاً

فالناس أجناس وما من مسعد

Seek no other but him as a true confidant,

For people are of different dispositions, and none are assured of fortune.

واحذر تصاحب من علمت بقصده

دعه ورح عنه لشانك واغتدى

And beware befriending one whom you know intends harm,

Leave him and move away for your own sake, and be steadfast.

فارق تجد عوضاً بمن تهوى فكم

من صاحبٍ بك في فعالك يقتدي

You will find a substitute for one you love, for how many

Are friends to you in your deeds, following your example.