اِذا قُلت قَدر أَن قولك عرضة

اِذا قُلت قَدر أَن قولك عرضة

لِبادِرة او حجة لمخاصم

لِبادِرة او حجة لمخاصم

When you speak, consider that your words are exposed

If you say fate preordains, your words invite

To an outburst, or may serve as an argument for an adversary.

Rebuttal or grounds for quarrel and fight;

وَإِن اِمرءاً لَم يَخشَ قَبل كلامِهال

وَإِن اِمرءاً لَم يَخشَ قَبل كلامِهال

جَوابَ فَيَنهى نَفسَه غَير حازِم

جَوابَ فَيَنهى نَفسَه غَير حازِم

And indeed, a man who fails, before speaking, to fear

A man who does not fear response to his claim

The reply and thus restrain himself is not prudent.

Restrains his tongue, for he is not quite sane.