Strive with strategy against the malevolent in war

Consider the advantages and conceal your intentions.

Do not share your secrets with just anyone

For I have seen many spies who were close companions.

Alexander, who waged war with the Easterners

They say he spoke of the West in his tent.

When Bahman intended to go to Zabulistan

He spread rumors to the left but went to the right.

If anyone other than you knows what your intention is

One should weep for that opinion and knowledge.

Show generosity, not aggression and animosity

So that you bring the world under your control.

When a matter is accomplished with kindness and gentleness

What need is there for harshness and arrogance?

If you do not want your heart to be in pain

Release the hearts of those in pain from bondage.

An army is not strong by (physical) strength alone

Go and seek the support of the weak.

The prayer of hopeful weak ones

Is more effective than the strength of a man's arm.

Whoever seeks help from the dervish (poor, humble)

Even if he strikes against Fereydun, he will prevail.