1. His generosity will not let me begin the day ungrateful

    For his favors, or let him begin it without bestowing them.

  2. And nothing enslaves a noble free man like a favor

    That he receives unasked, without uttering a word.

  3. I shall praise him, even if my words fall short,

    For the tongue of circumstance is not mute.

  4. And if gratitude could amplify a grateful person's voice,

    I would make those between al-Hatim and Zamzam hear me.

  5. When told, 'Here is a gain available to you,'

    I refuse and say, 'Dignity is the greatest gain.'

Sol 6.1