The Al-wazin and the easy one are not seen. - أخلفك الوزن وسهل لا يرى

 The Al-wazin is a star that rises from the constellation Canopus and resembles Canopus in its light. Likewise, Hadhar, like Qatam, is said to be both Hadhar and the weight, each believing it to be Canopus, thus compelling anyone who sees it to swear that it is indeed Canopus. The easy one is the magnification of Canopus. This proverb is used for someone who places their hope in two men, only to have them fail to fulfill their expectations.

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In English culture, there are proverbs and expressions that describe this kind of double disappointment, or glittering promises that end in nothing. Here are some of the best equivalents:

1. The proverb closest in meaning (relying on two things and losing them both):

"To fall between two stools."

(To fall between two stools)

This proverb is the closest in concept and application; it is used when someone has two options or pins their hopes on two choices/people (like two stools), and because of relying on them both or hesitating between them, both options fail, and the person falls to the ground empty-handed.

2. Proverbs describing disappointment in people's promises:

"Lean on a broken reed."

(To lean on a broken reed) — This is said of someone who places their hope and trust in a person (or people) whom they believe to be strong and supportive (like relying on a weight or a star), only to discover that they are weak and do not keep their word.

"Great boast and small roast."

(Much ado about nothing) — Said of people who have a dazzling appearance and make grand promises (like a light shining like a star), but ultimately accomplish nothing.

3. Idiom: If you want to describe the situation where promises and hopes you placed in two people have evaporated, you say:

"It all ended in smoke."

But if you're looking for the wisdom that describes "betting on two things and getting ruined by both," the English equivalent is "To fall between two stools."

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الوزن، نجم يطلع من مطلع سهيل يشبه سهيلاً في الضوء. وكذلك حضار، مثل قطام، يقال حضار والوزن محلفان. وذلك أن كل واحد منهما يظن أنه سهيل فيحمل كل من رآه على الحلف إنه هو بعينه. وسهل تكبير سهيل. يضرب لمن علق رجاءه برجلين ثم لا يفيان بما أمل.