1. The youth made a promise with his tongue
It is a debt upon his kindness
١. وعد الفتى بلسانه
دَينٌ على إحسانِهِ
2. His loyalty is a right upon him
In its time and place
٢. حقّ عليه وفاؤه
في وقته ومكانِهِ
3. The youth's procrastination is shameful and ugly
Doubtful is the one who explains it
٣. مطل الفتى عار وحا
شاكَ من تبيانه
4. Especially if he is capable
And wishes for his ability
٤. سيما إذا ما كان في المعه
ود من إمكانه
5. Success comes from those who serve him
Victory comes from those who aid him
٥. والسعد من خدَّامه
والنجح من أعوانه
6. Prosperity follows his determination
Generosity is the beauty of his work
٦. واليمن تابع قصده
والجود طيُّ بنانه
7. The deserving elite does not care
About the noble's affairs
٧. والمستحق الزيّ لا
يعني الكريم بشأنه
8. He does not complain to him of thirst
Nor twists due to his thirst
٨. يشكو له ظمأً ولا
يلوي على ظمآنه
9. Until he says in his anger
Oh how unjust is his aggression
٩. حتى يقول بغيظه
أوَّاه من عدوانه
10. This belittling is in his eyes
And his help and perception
١٠. هذا الصغار بعينه
وبعونه وعيانه