1. By my father and mother,
Every soul who spurns the oppressive deeds as bitter,

2. Would accept that fate returns it decreed.
So it dies while exalting its mention.

3. And a noble youth exposing his honor,
To spearpoints in defending it from disgrace.

4. Had you but smelt his fragrance, you'd
Excuse him, and perceive his sorrow.

5. The stories of men flow as if a dream, their concern but thoughts for the youth.
Oh time, your vicissitudes to me are but sorrow.

6. The sweetness of bliss mixed with harm,
And benefit mingled with damage.

7. How excellent unalloyed happiness,
Though it come with bitterness in life!

8. Revealing what it had kept hidden,
Scandals it had kept secret.

9. Oh careless one! Do not let relaxation make you heedless.
Whose nature is marred, for every intoxicant.

10. Therein duties roar and sins terrify.
Prepare for it with the strength of a high minded lion.

11. Not fatigued by the chase, unaware of stumbling.
The wolves of Babel seek to take advantage if they find unwariness.

12. Hone your swords for their thick necks.
May God facilitate what you desire.

13. Had you but walked a mile,
The doves would have cooed at sight of you.

14. Leap with the spring of a supported lion,
His fang seizing the game in fright.

15. None earns money nor attains provision,
Until he parts from the slothful stupor of kinsfolk.

16. The enemies tried your courage and patience in combat.
Thus you may gain riches from one you had hated.

17. I shepherded a hand against you
That came down like rain in abundance.

18. I never sensed its lightning, it attained my hopes,
And the land became vacant wilderness.

19. When your father summoned me,
I replied and obeyed his command,

20. After my love for you had been continuous
With intimates.

21. I praised you in soft song but it was
The envy of foes.

22. I saw your sea abundant,
Whose depths the whales cannot reach.

23. Mine are the pulpits, armies and captives.
If you are gone, you are not gone,

24. As long as the dawn kindles its light,
Until the sun returns to the constellation,

25. From the sphere to the moon station.