لا تحمد الناس وإن عظموا

لا تحمد الناس وإن عظموا

فإنّما يكرمك الحال

فإنّما يكرمك الحال

Do not praise people, however great they may be;

Do not praise people, though they be great,

for it is only your standing that wins you honor.

For only circumstance confers honor.

ذو المال معبود وإن لم يكن

ذو المال معبود وإن لم يكن

منه على الإخوان إفضال

منه على الإخوان إفضال

The wealthy man is worshipped, even if there is no

The wealthy are worshipped though they

generosity from him toward his brethren.

Show no generosity to their brethren.