1. وَلا تُكثِر عَلى ذي الضِغنِ عَتباً

    وَلا ذِكرَ التَجَرُّمِ لِلذُنوبِ

    And do not reproach one who bears a grudge too often,

    Nor dwell on accusations over offenses.

  2. وَلا تَسأَلهُ عَمّا سَوفَ يُبدي

    وَلا عَن عَيبِهِ لَكَ بِالمَغيبِ

    And do not ask him what he will reveal,

    Nor about his disparagement of you in your absence.

  3. مَتى تَكُ في صَديقٍ أَو عَدُوٍّ

    تُخَبِّركَ الوُجوهُ عَنِ القُلوبِ

    Whenever you are with a friend or foe,

    Faces tell you what lies in hearts.