1. What sail for what sea,
What full moon for what sky,

2. What sun dawned and shone,
In the light of early morn.

3. Providing shade for one who spread shade
Of safety in every land and every border,

4. A veil of protection for the face of a master,
With whom God tended to every veil.

5. Shining from him the light of guidance,
And the lightning of rain and sword of victory,

6. As though a cloud had shaded over him
Extending with its rain.

7. Or a garden in the air enclosed
With the fragrance of his virtuous traits,

8. As though the breeze in its flowing
Were a loving voice singing his praise,

9. Or how it trembles if called
By the voice of clamor or tongue of thanks,

10. Victorious, having won the crown of kingship,
Crowned with the prose of every glory.

11. So may God grant him nights
In the honor of a lasting reign.