1. إِنَّ البَخيلَ وَإِن أَفادَ غِنىً

    لَتَرى عَلَيهِ مَخايِلَ الفَقرِ

    Indeed, the miser, even if he gains wealth—

    you will surely see upon him the signs of poverty.

  2. لَيسَ الغَنِيُّ بِكُلِّ ذي سِعَةٍ

    في المالِ لَيسَ بِواسِعِ الصَدرِ

    Not everyone with ample means is truly rich—

    ample in money, but not generous of heart.

  3. ما فاتَني خَيرُ اِمرِئٍ وَضَعتَ

    عَنّي يَداهُ مَؤونَةَ الشُكرِ

    I have missed no kindness from a man whose hands

    have spared me the burden of thanks.