1. A shame that still drags its tail
To wrong that parts from what is right,
١. خُفافٌ ماتَزالُ تَجُرُّ ذَيلاً
إِلى الأَمرِ المُفارِقِ لِلرَشادِ
2. If Sulaym's sons reproach you, turn
A deaf ear though they are not light.
٢. إِذا ما عاتَبَتكَ بَنو سُلَيمٍ
ثَنَيتَ لَهُم بِداهِيَةٍ نَآدِ
3. For Sulaym knows that I've been fair
In all my dealings with their band.
٣. وَقَد عَلِمَ المَعاشِرُ مِن سُلَيمٍ
بِأَنّي فيهِمُ حَسَنُ الأَيادي
4. So, Shame, attack! For I am vexed
With Bani Auf's offensive stand.
٤. فَأَورِد يا خُفافُ فَقَد بُليتُم
بَني عَوفٍ بِحَيَّةِ بَطنِ وادِ