الْمَقَامَةُ القهقرية

With patience, the fruit of victory.

Pẹ̀lú ìfaradà, ni èso ìṣégun.

Deserving praise is based on effort.

Ìbámu ìyìn jẹ́ déédé ìgbìyànjú.

The necessity of observation is the reward of preservation.

Pàtàkì àkíyèsí jẹ́ èrè ìtọju.

The pureness of servants is shown in the visiting of their masters

Iwa mimọ ti awọn iranṣẹ, yóò han ninu ibẹwo awọn oluwa wọn

The adornment of virtues is through keeping trusts.

Ìṣọ̀kan àwọn ìwà rere jẹ́ nípa ṣìṣọ àwọn àdéhùn

The test of brothers is through easing sorrows.

Ìdánwò àwọn arákùnrin jẹ́ nípa fi fuyẹ àwọn ìbànújẹ́ wọn

Avoiding enemies is through restraining friends.

Kíkọ́ àwọn ọ̀tá jẹ́ nípa kíkọ́ àwọn ọ̀rẹ́.

The test of the wise is through comparing with the ignorant.

Ìdánwò àwọn ọlọ́gbọ́n jẹ́ nípa ìdíje àwọn òmùgọ̀.

Foreseeing consequences secures from dangers.

Àwọn àbájáde ti o ríi tẹlẹ ni aabo lọwọ awọn ewu.

Avoiding disgrace spreads reputation.

Yiyẹra fun ìwà ìdọ̀tí n tan orukọ rere.