1. The Jews of Bilbeis are better to me
Than Christians on every feast day
١. يَهُودُ بُلْبَيْسَ كُلَّ عِيدٍ
أَفضلُ عندي مِنَ النَّصارَى
2. Don't you see a mule though it be a mule
Surpasses a donkey in its excellence
٢. أما تَرَى البَغْلَ وهْوَ بَغْلٌ
فِي فَضْلِهِ يَفْضُلُ الْحِمَارا