1. Thus if he who builds the mansions ties them,
And supports them with pillars erected,

2. He lays the foundation of glory first, so when
He has exalted it, he builds the mansions anew.

3. And the building of the exalted is hard upon him who
Has not a purpose firm in its structure.

4. So if the lax one attempts gaining
Glory, he cries: By my honor you shall not see me!

5. Everyone who laid the foundation on
The piety of the God of heaven and approbation,

6. Let him make strong his foundation before building,
As virtues of the Sultan have erected it.

7. Adorned the sons of the climbing king, the righteous
Sun of the religion, the noble of station.

8. A king who fills sights with beauty
And fills palms with benevolence.

9. If he wished he would lay mansions
Above the lofty mansions of ruby fortresses,

10. With balconies above balconies of gold
And their doors upon pillars.

11. He erected in the peak of exaltation abodes,
And attained the two Gardens from them, brought near,

12. So God shows him in their shade honored
And goodly ease, and attaining of wishes.