1. إذا استقبحت أمراً فاجتنيه

    وما استحسنتَ منه فاجتلبه

    If you find something repugnant, avoid it.

    And whatever you find good in it, seek it out.

  2. ومن آخيته وأردت ألا

    يحولَ عن الإخاءِ فلا تعبهُ

    And if you have taken someone as a brother and wish him not

    to turn away from brotherhood, do not find fault with him.

  3. وما تبغيهِ فاطلبهُ برفقٍ

    وأسبابٍ تيسرُهُ تصبهُ

    And whatever you desire, seek it gently,

    and through means that ease its pursuit—you will attain it.

  4. ودارِ الناسَ تسلم من أذاهم

    وتستحل المعاشَ وتستطِبهُ

    And deal tactfully with people: you will be safe from their harm,

    and find life sweet and pleasant.

  5. فليسَ لِمَن يُداري الناسَ أُنساً

    وعيشاً رافِهاً ندٌّ وَشِبهُ

    For one who deals tactfully with people has, in companionship

    and a life of ease, no equal or peer.