1. Did not his eloquence warn the sons of bastardy
When they satirized him while he was asleep?

2. They can cope with al-A'sha and pour upon them
A tongue like the Indian swords, sharp and firm.

3. And indeed the one killed at al-Haba'
His writings, if he returns to oppression as an oppressor,

4. When you read them, they will shatter your misguidance
And be recognized when the seals are undone from it,

5. At the horse-post, by your father,
The essence of enmity restrained you with them.

6. So if you ask the horsemen of Dahis
He will inform you about it, a knowledgeable man from Ruwahah.

7. Thus did Shurayk ibn Malik swear calmly
When we meet his opponent, he will not make peace.

8. And he swore he will willingly come to the wronged one,
Yes, he will come to him while you are unwilling.