1. He suppressed his love, but his tears betrayed him,
Flowing freely, divulging his secret.
١. كتم الحبّ جهده فأزاعه
مدمع زاد قسمه فأشاعه
2. Of wise counsel I have none but tears -
With them my shame confronts me.
٢. ليسَ لي من ذوي الملاحة إلا الد
مع قامت به عليّ الشناعه
3. Passion commanded me as dew commands the grass,
And I obeyed, listening intently.
٣. أمرَتني الأشجان أمر الندى لاب
ن عليّ فقلت سمعاً وطاعه
4. May the Judge of all judges, ocean of knowledge,
Remain, and may his justice encompass all.
٤. دام قاضي القضاة بحر علوم
وندى عمَّ سنَّة وجماعه
5. Among the Creator's gifts to mankind are traits
That endure forever, while an enemy's rage lasts but an hour.
٥. من هبات الوهَّاب في الخلق تبقى
طول دهر وفي العدى سمّ ساعه
6. He is flawless but for excessive generosity -
He has forbidden us from desirable moderation.
٦. ليس فيه عيب سوى فرط جود
قد نهانا عن مستحب القناعه
7. His blessings have taught us to describe his transcendence -
To them belong merit, wealth and skill.
٧. علمتنا نعماه وصف علاه
فلها الفضل بالغنى والبراعه