«إِنْ كُنْتْ عَ الْبِيرْ اِصْرِفْ بِتَدْبِيرْ»

The saying advises restraint in spending and consumption. Apparent abundance is not a reason to act wastefully; good judgment requires measuring one’s use of what is available.

Its image of drawing from a well turns a practical act into a broader lesson about stewardship. Security is better protected through foresight and moderation than through confidence that supplies will always remain ample.

Use it to urge someone to budget, conserve shared supplies, or avoid careless excess during a period of comfort. It suits reminders that plentiful resources still deserve thoughtful management.