Number 5

Iraqi style
English

Number 5

It is the way and custom of the fortunate and noble to honor good people. And when these good people have dealt kindly with the lords of life, their children too are treated well.
Explanation: «صاحبدولتان» refers to those blessed with good fortune and high standing; «خداوندان بقا» suggests those in lasting positions of power or wealth.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۵

طریق و رسم صاحبدولتانست که بنوازند مردان نکو را
دگر چون با خداوندان بقا داد نکو دارند فرزندان او را