1. For the one of high status and worth
My praise is beyond measure
١. لعالي الجاهِ والقدرِ
ثنائي جلَّ عن حصرِ
2. Generous in merit if he grants favor
The subject of thanks and gratitude
٢. غزيرُ الفضلِ إن أسدى
محلُّ الحمدِ والشُّكرِ
3. His approval is my wish and goal
His praise is my honor and pride
٣. رضاهُ منيتي قصدي
ثناهُ عزَّتي فخري
4. By him I swear I shall not stop
Adorning verse with prose
٤. بهِ أقسمتُ لم أبرَح
نَزينُ النظمَ بالنثرِ
5. His praise is sweet nectar to me
In it I have achieved magic
٥. حلا لي مدحثهُ حتذى
أتيتُ فيه بالسحرِ
6. For him from his servant most loyal
Is praise enduring ages
٦. له من عبدِهِ أوفى
مديحٍ مُدَّةَ الدهرِ
7. I hope for nearness through his approval
For the one of high status and worth
٧. أُرجِّي بالرِّضى قُرباً
لعالي الجاه والقدرِ