1. Whether it's a young gazelle or a fox,
The lover has no path to satisfaction.

2. The charming beloved plays hard to get, giving you
Sweetness from the tip of his tongue, then slips away.

3. None can match the pens of Sa'd in their grace,
Eloquence and excellence, all sublime.

4. Their lines imbue youthful vigor in us
While for them virtue itself gushes forth.

5. His merits and helpfulness stand out,
Not to mention his own talent and brilliance.

6. So let this joyous feast do justice to one like him,
With praise pleasing for host and guests alike.

7. From his generosity, gold; from his words,
Glistening pearls for us to string and polish.