1. With such beauty and grace
She stood in an assembly filled with nobles
١. وذات حسن وقدر
قامت بمجلس بر
2. Seeking donations from the crowd
For people in need and distress
٢. تستوهب القوم رفدا
لأهل ضر وفقر
3. Among them was a prince
Who fell under her spell
٣. وكان فيهم أمير
اصيب منها بسحر
4. He kept glancing at her, captive,
At her cheeks and slender form
٤. ما زال يرنو أيها
اسير طرف ونحر
5. Until she drew near him, radiant
Like a gazelle or full moon
٥. حتى دنت منه تزهو
على غزال وبدر
6. So he generously gave wealth
And whispered softly, grateful
٦. فجاد بالمال سمحا
وقال همسا كر
7. "For your beautiful eyes this is
My darling, after my thanks"
٧. لحسن عينيك هذا
يا فتنتي بعد شكري
8. She laughed then said
In words that stung
٨. فاستضحكت ثم قالت
واللفظ منها كدر
9. And turned her face aside
Concealing her contempt
٩. وللشمال ادارت
مطمورة المستدر
10. "Now, my prince, be sincere
And give to the destitute in need"
١٠. والان جد يا أميري
للمعوزين بجبر
11. So he doubled his gift and called out
"I have gained thanks and reward"
١١. فجاد مثنى ونادى
غنمت شكري واجري