1. I say to one who seeks sustenance as a water-bearer
Drawing hopes from the wellspring of ambitions
١. أَقولُ لِسارٍ يَطلُبُ الرِزقَ ساقِياً
سَوامَ الأَماني مِن حِياضِ المَطامِعِ
2. Come to the abode of the generous one whose
Virtues appeared like the rising stars
٢. هَلُمَّ إِلى رَبعِ الجَوادِ الَّذي بَدَت
مَناقِبُهُ مِثلَ النُجومِ الطَوالِعِ
3. And many a guide to him I answered
His guidance suffices me, such are his qualities
٣. وَرُبَّ دَليلٍ لي إِلَيهِ أَجَبتُهُ
كَفاني دَليلاً ما لَهُ مِن صَنائِعِ
4. And an intercessor with him I said: Indeed he
Is generous, his nobility with him is the best intercessor
٤. وَمُستَشفِعٍ بي عِندَهُ قُلتُ إِنَّهُ
كَريمٌ نَداهُ عِندَهُ خَيرُ شافِعِ