1. In Surat Ash-Shu'ara is my clear excuse
And the revelation of the Book sufficeth
١. في سورة الشُعَراء عذري واضح
وَكَفى بِما نَصَ الكِتاب المُنزل
2. But I see you inclining towards blame
And many a clear excuse is not accepted
٢. لَكن أَراك إِلى الملامة جانِحاً
وَلربَّ عذر واضح لا يَقبَل
3. You want a poet to do what he said
While Allah said "He says what he does not do"
٣. تَبغي لِيَفعل شاعر ما قالَهُ
وَاللَهُ قالَ يَقول ما لا يَفعل