1. He seeks quarrel and strife and war
Yes, indeed, he has strength in his head
١. بغا القفا والعِرسِ والكوّه
رِخوٌ بلى في راسه قوّه
2. That Saida, an ill-omened wife
Pours her love on each of my brothers
٢. إن سعيدا زوج منحوسةٍ
يصبو إلى كل أخي صبوَه
3. I never promised, crying, lying
For she is honest in her lust
٣. ما وعدت كاذِبَةً نائكاً
لأنّها صادقَة الشهوه
4. How many roots does he pull out each day
Oh Lord, may no prayer pull him out
٤. كم دعوة يقلع في يومه
يا رب ما تقلعه دعوه