1. I am the source of the eloquent word,
Between cities and deserts far and near,
١. أَنَا مَصْدَرُ الْكَلِمِ النَّوَادِي
بَيْنَ الْحَواضِرِ وَالْبَوادِي
2. I am a knight, I am a poet,
In every epic tale and gathering clear,
٢. أَنَا فَارِسٌ أَنَا شَاعِرٌ
فِي كُلِّ مَلْحَمَةٍ وَنَادِي
3. When mounted, I am Zayd the valiant knight,
Among the brave warriors in the fight,
٣. فَإِذَا رَكِبْتُ فَإِنَّنِي
زَيْدُ الْفَوارِسِ فِي الْجِلادِ
4. When speaking, I am Quss the eloquent bard,
Of the mighty tribe whose tales inspire and delight,
٤. وَإِذَا نَطَقْتُ فَإِنَّنِي
قُسُّ بْنُ سَاعِدَةَ الإِيَادِي
5. This and that is my habit,
In every difficult impasse I shine bright.
٥. هَذَا وَذَلِكَ دَيْدَنِي
فِي كُلِّ مُعْضِلَةٍ نَآدِ