1. My need fulfilled is destiny's decree
And I, to sit long, patiently agree
١. قَد أُبتُ بِالحاجَةِ مَقضِيَّةً
وَعِفتُ في الجَلسَةِ تَطويلَها
2. You, whose long life is good fortune for me
Better than I should in that fortune be
٢. أَنتَ الَّذي طولُ بَقاءٍ لَهُ
خَيرٌ لِنَفسي مِن بَقائي لَها