1. My two friends from Qays, when you both cut the ropes of Sulaima
Sleep the whole night together
١. خَليلَيَّ مِن قَيسٍ إِذا ما قَطَعتُما
حِبالَ سُلَيمى فَاِرقُدا اللَيلَ أَجمَعا
2. If you fear the distance of the lands, then set out
With a camel for riding or a swift camel
٢. فَإِن خِفتُما بُعدَ البِلادِ فَهَيِّجا
مُمَلِّعَةً أَو ذا هِبابٍ مُمَلِّعا
3. What you spent will be compensated, and Sulaima will reward you
With the fare when you are given hospitality
٣. سَتُخلِفُ ما أَنفَقتُما وَتَعوضُكُم
سُلَيماكُما غُرماً إِذا ما تُمُتِّعا
4. My two friends from Qays, the ropes of your Sulaima have broken
So bid her farewell today as you set out
٤. خَليلَيَّ مِن قَيسٍ سُلَيمايَ عَقَّرَت
رِكابَكُما فَاِندوا بِها اليَومَ أَودَعا