1. I swear by your ancient felicity,
and the clarity of your straight path,

2. and the brilliance of your clear opinion
that dispels the gloom of ignorant discourse,

3. and praiseworthy qualities that compliment me
as springtime compliments the clouds,

4. and virtues that sing to the sky
of glorious deeds instead of stars,

5. You have uniquely attained the field
of splendid and beautiful glory,

6. and erected lofty edifices in it
like great statues that seem drawn,

7. and done in it deeds like those
of the healthy in the body of the sick,

8. and warded off those jealous
of its corners like the jealous ward off the harem,

9. and clothed the masters of eloquence
in the robe of tremendous nobility,

10. Despite the enemies that opposed you
the banners of knowledge were tied to you,

11. So let the hand of kindness be to you
a greater favor from me intimately,

12. And know that I am your servant
in the new and old discourse,

13. Yesterday I was specialized
and today I am with the generality,

14. As though I have turned
from the straight path.