The translations is fine but here is a better translation imho:

If you must send a messenger for a need,
Send one who is wise, and do not (over-)instruct him.

And if an advisor should one day approach you,
Do not distance yourself from him, nor push him away.

And if the way of a matter becomes obscure to you,
Consult one who is perceptive, and do not defy his counsel.

And diminish not the right of one who holds it,
For severing ties lies in diminishing it.

And never recount in an assembly
A tale unless you have mastered its details fully.

And attribute the saying to its proper source,
For authenticity lies in its attribution.

And be not overly eager, for many a man
Who is eager, is ruined by his own eagerness.

And how many a youth is deficient in mind,
Though people may marvel at his appearance.

And another whom you might deem a simpleton,
Yet brings you the very core of the matter.

I have worn the nights (lived through life), and they have worn me out,
And Time has draped me in its own worn garment.


Credits for the translation goes to Gemini 2.5 Pro (Trying to follow the poem advice to cite sources 😅)

Translating Arabic poetry is like replacing a natural flower with a plastic one. While it may mimic the form, it completely lacks the fragrance and life—the essence that can only be felt by those who truly understand the Arabic language.

The translation is accurate but sooo abstract , if you know fusha you'd know how detailed the poem with so little words

I was stucked with the idea that "arabic is the nost beautiful language". I asked myself why? I searched arabic poetry not only that I found a nice rhytm and voice, but the meaning of his words were just so real...

إني فخور بأني أحد طلاب اللغة العربية...

The translation made me understand  why Arabic is so unique. Only a native or an extremely fluent speaker can truly feel the meanings of the wordrs

سأترك  هذا التعليق  صدقه جاريه بعد مماتي ...فمن يراه
فليستغفر  جزاكم الله  خيرا

It’s insane how incredible Arabic is, the entire English language cannot even come close to one word or letter in Arabic

its a pain hearing the most beautiful use of you're language turn into a kids song in the english translation

I regret not liking arabic as a child
Now I'm missing out on all the nuances of this poem

The translation does not do the poem justice, arabic is such an eloquent language.. so much beauty that just cannot be translated

Only people who understand arabic and english can truly see the reason why the arabic language is so beautiful.

Good words of wisdom
"don't quote someone unless you can do it properly"
It is bad to misquote someone random, then imagine our beloved Prophet Muhammad صلىالله عليه وسلم

If only he was alive to witness the miracle of the Quran.

بعيدا عن القصيدة
يا الهول لجودة الصوت ودرجة نقاءه هذا لا يصدق بشكل مذهل
حاولوا تشغيله وانتم ترتدون السماعات ستدرون ماذا أقصد

يوجعوا فيا الاجانب لأنه مهما كان مش هيحسوا بجمال اللغه ولذتها

The translation is probably the best that it could be but knowing Arabic, you can understand the full essence of the beautiful poem that he crafted. People need to listen to this at least once in their life.

I am an Arab, and as I delve deeper into learning Arabic, particularly the classical form, I realise how vast and challenging this journey is—still in its early stages for me. Yet, the more I immerse myself, the more I am convinced that the Qur'an is truly the word of God. Listening to poetry further reinforces this belief; it becomes increasingly clear that nothing comes close to the Qur'an. It stands in a league of its own, silencing even the most eloquent Arabs, who have long prided themselves on their mastery of the language.

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful


﴿١١٦﴾ وَإِذْ قَالَ اللَّهُ يَا عِيسَى ابْنَ مَرْيَمَ أَأَنْتَ قُلْتَ لِلنَّاسِ اتَّخِذُونِي وَأُمِّيَ إِلَٰهَيْنِ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ ۖ قَالَ سُبْحَانَكَ مَا يَكُونُ لِي أَنْ أَقُولَ مَا لَيْسَ لِي بِحَقٍّ ۚ إِنْ كُنْتُ قُلْتُهُ فَقَدْ عَلِمْتَهُ ۚ تَعْلَمُ مَا فِي نَفْسِي وَلَا أَعْلَمُ مَا فِي نَفْسِكَ ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ

116. And Allah will say, “O Jesus, son of Mary! Did you say to the people, ‘Take me and my mother as gods apart from Allah?’” He will say, “Glory be to You! It is not for me to say what I have no right to. Had I said it, You would have known it. You know what is within me, and I do not know what is within You. It is you who are the Knower of the hidden.

﴿١١٧﴾ مَا قُلْتُ لَهُمْ إِلَّا مَا أَمَرْتَنِي بِهِ أَنِ اعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ رَبِّي وَرَبَّكُمْ ۚ وَكُنْتُ عَلَيْهِمْ شَهِيدًا مَا دُمْتُ فِيهِمْ ۖ فَلَمَّا تَوَفَّيْتَنِي كُنْتَ أَنْتَ الرَّقِيبَ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ وَأَنْتَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ شَهِيدٌ

117. I only told them what You commanded me: ‘Worship Allah—my Lord and your Lord.’ And I was a witness over them, as long as I was among them. But when You took me back, You were the Watcher over them—You are Witness over all things.

﴿١١٨﴾ إِنْ تُعَذِّبْهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ عِبَادُكَ ۖ وَإِنْ تَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ فَإِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ

118. If You punish them, they are Your servants; but if You forgive them: it is you who are the Mighty and Wise.”

﴿١١٩﴾ قَالَ اللَّهُ هَٰذَا يَوْمُ يَنْفَعُ الصَّادِقِينَ صِدْقُهُمْ ۚ لَهُمْ جَنَّاتٌ تَجْرِي مِنْ تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا ۚ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ الْفَوْزُ الْعَظِيمُ

119. Allah will say, “This is a Day when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulness.” For them are Gardens under which rivers flow, where they will remain forever. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. That is the supreme attainment.

﴿١٢٠﴾ لِلَّهِ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَا فِيهِنَّ ۚ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

120. To Allah belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and everything in them, and He is capable of everything.

It would be even better, if you also put an Arabic text near to English.