1. Did you not see that I hated wars
And that I regretted what had passed

2. The regret of one who is miserable over himself
For that whose disgrace is to be avoided

3. And I realized that when I came to it
Of the matter wearing two garments of shame

4. Modesty, and one like me deserves it
And the people have not worn the like of modesty

5. And Sulaim was whenever she brought forth
A young man for adversity, I was that young man

6. And I would turn back her raids for her
And I would groan over her enemies and protect the sanctuary

7. So I did not ignite war until
Khufaf shot his arrows at whoever shot

8. So he ignited a war with her patience
I was not in it weak in strength

9. So if their dreams turn the people gently
And what has become distant of their friendship returns

10. Then I am not needy for their war
And I have no wealth without their peace