1. They lied about the constitution, none of them cares for it,
Neither a protector, nor after them one who threatens.

2. They made the forbidden tyranny permissible in its name,
And intentionally committed heinous crimes against it.

3. It has become despicable, yet it is
The most beloved that souls desire and ransom.

4. They call Egypt while Egypt under their oppression
Is in deep mourning and a miserable life.

5. They raised the tyrants over the generous and undermined
The edifice of order with unparalleled audacity.

6. The story of Hazelin was frivolous, what ignorance of theirs!
And what a scene it was!

7. They bit their fingers while their leader
Bobbed up and settled in stagnant stillness.

8. They were angry with their idol and avoided
Their envied one as if he was never envied.

9. And they dispersed in despair over what had afflicted them
Except for remnants like fingers on a hand.

10. The drunkards' gathering folded up
And every reveler sobered up in regret.

11. Justice destroyed the state they built
For the mob in the harsh, gloomy era.

12. Had they not been sinful, they would have denied
The sins of an army enlisted for corruption.

13. An army of the abhorred harm and injustice
They made it ambush the guiding men.

14. They hated guidance so its billows never swelled
Except in the field of an advisor or guide.

15. And you see the protectors of security among its supporters
Fearing the threat of the unjust oppressor.