1. The broken-hearted wept
For his mercy, his fair maidens
١. ومُكتئِبِ الفُؤادِ بكَت
لرحمتهِ عواذلُه
2. His heart melted like wax
For a beloved rarely attained
٢. أذابَ فؤادَهُ كَمداً
حبيبٌ قلَّ نائله
3. If he was cured of sickness
Still, your love would kill him
٣. فَلئِن شَفاه من دنفٍ
فإنَّ هواكَ قاتلُه
4. A young man strengthened in his youth
As in old age, his means weakened
٤. فتىً قَوِيت صَبابتهُ
كما ضعفت وسائلُه