1. For a people I exalted their mention
In praise, while they belittled me in blame
١. لله قومٍ رفعتُ ذكرُهمُ
مدحا وهُم يُخفضونني ذمّا
2. Though my name denotes nobility, I was debased, but no wonder
Since debasement has singled out the most noble
٢. إن اسمُ قدرا وقد خُفضتُ فلا
غرو إذ الخفض خّص بالأسمى