kaana fa’run yaʿiishu fii al-qaryati wakaana lahu ṣadiiqun fii al-madiinatiA mouse lived in the countryside and had a friend in the city.
zaara fa’ru al-madiinati ṣadiiqahu fa’akalaa khubzan wajubnan basiiṭanThe city mouse visited his friend and they ate simple bread and cheese.
qaala fa’ru al-madiinati ṭaʿaamuka qaliilun taʿaala maʿii ilaa al-madiinatiThe city mouse said, "Your food is poor. Come with me to the city!"
dhahabaa ilaa baytin kabiirin wara’ayaa maa’idatan malii’atan biṭ-ṭaʿaamiThey went to a big house and saw a table full of food.
akhadhaa ya’kulaani wafaj’atan dakhala qiṭṭun ḍakhmunThey began to eat, and suddenly a huge cat came in.
rakaḍaa waakhtafayaa fii shaqqin ṣaghiirin waqalbaahumaa yakhfiqaaniThey ran and hid in a small crack, their hearts pounding.
qaala fa’ru al-qaryati ufaḍḍilu ṭaʿaamii al-basiiṭa maʿa al-amaaniThe country mouse said, "I prefer my simple food with safety."
rajaʿa ilaa qaryatihi saʿiidanHe went back to his village, happy.
ar-raaḥatu ajmalu mina al-ghinaa maʿa al-khawfiPeace of mind is better than wealth with fear.