1. God gave relief to Abdel-Qays from us,
Just as we seek relief from them.
١. أَراحَ اللَهُ عَبدَ القَيسِ مِنّا
وَنَحنُ كَذاكَ مِنهُم نَستَريحُ
2. An oft defeated tribe in Ma'add wander,
As if the stink of their dead fills the plains.
٢. قُبَيِّلَةٌ تَرَدَّدُ في مَعَدٍّ
كَأَنَّ فُساءَها في الطَفِّ ريحُ