1. اِذا وَلّاكَ سُلطانٌ فَزِدهُ

    من التَعظيمِ وَاِحذَرهُ وَراقِب

    If a ruler appoints you, show him more

    reverence, and beware of him and stay watchful.

  2. فَما السُلطانُ إِلّا البَحرُ عَظماً

    وَقُربُ البَحرِ مَحذورُ العَواقِب

    For a ruler is but the sea in greatness,

    And nearness to the sea has perilous consequences.