1. Blaming does no good, nor does it let up,
And only increases your distress.

2. Do not blame Sa'd, make excuses for him,
They had no purpose - how vile their deed!

3. I did not like what the Banu Harith said
To the prince - evil is obscene speech.

4. They betrayed their safety, we'll go to our prince,
And they lowered their necks in disgrace.

5. You have arrived, so taste the bitterness of your origin,
After it no ease or satiation comforts you.

6. What will you say, and Ibn Al-Harr imprisoned,
Mudhijiyya threatened him and his nose hacked off.

7. Mudhij stained what the Euphrates' waters cannot wash away
For Al-Naja'a did not witness it.

8. The warriors among the tribes directing their zeal
Where the noble manes are cropped.

9. The spearmen whose palms did not tremble
When the tall spears in the warriors' hands were wielded.

10. The aroma of the bedouins, chiefs like
The shine of swords that smiths have not forged.

11. I hope that my father Nu'man will take a stand when they are fearful
And will take on the gravity of the matter.

12. That he may release the slaves of Allah from shackles
After you there is no hope to set them free.

13. Make an effort - your ransom - and all the tribes
After it do not neglect good endeavors.

14. So extend your hands, for charity is quickly rewarded,
Its loftiness and the tribe's generosity plead for it.

15. A torch and beacon have been presented to you
From Malik, and goodness is thus regained.