1. لمالُ المرْءِ يُصْلِحُهُ فَيُغْني

    مَفَاقِرَهُ أَعَفُّ مَنَ القُنُوعِ

    Indeed, the wealth a man manages well, which meets

    His needs, is more dignified than begging.

  2. يَسُدُّ به نوائبَ تَعْتَرِيهِ

    مِنَ الأيّامِ كالنَّهْرِ الشّروعِ

    With it he wards off misfortunes that befall him

    From time, like a river accessible for drinking.