I saw a fat fool, wearing a precious robe, riding a fine Arabian horse, and wearing a fine Egyptian turban.

Someone said: 'Saadi! How do you see this embroidered silk on this ignorant animal?'

He truly resembles a donkey among people

A calf in body, but with the braying of a donkey

A beautiful nature is better than a thousand silken robes.

This animal cannot be said to resemble a human

Except for his outer appearance, his robe and turban

Search through all his possessions and wealth

And you will find nothing lawful except his blood (meaning his life is the only thing he truly owns)