«لَبِسْتُ الْخَمِيصَةَ أَبْغِي الْخَبِيصَةَ»
I put on the khamīṣah garment while seeking khabīṣah, a sweet dish.
Labistu tells what he did publicly, while abghī declares his motive. The similar-sounding khamīṣah / khabīṣah contrast clothing and sweet food. The speaker exposes a gap between outward presentation and the reward he sought.
A reader should not treat appearance as proof of motive. Once the motive is disclosed, the earlier sermon must be reinterpreted in light of this admission. Wit sharpens the confession; it does not make the conduct true or false by itself.
Observed action: wearing the garment. Stated aim: obtaining the delicacy. Do not merge act and intention.
Arabic cueFunctionلَبِسْتُOutward actأَبْغِيMotive