1. By the life of your father, O Abbas, I
Have ceased giving gifts to the enemies

2. And Suleiman reproaches me
For trailing my skirt towards corruption

3. All time flows
Towards that which opposes righteousness

4. When the clan of Suleiman sees you
You lodge with them as a clear enemy

5. So your alliance with Suleiman is the worst alliance
And your provision on journeys is the worst provision

6. Oh, how precious you are as a chieftain
When you make enemies, beware who you make enemies of

7. I have ridden out openly and you sneak about
Exhausted, so what escape do you have?

8. You did not kill your captive from Zubaid
Through stinginess, but betrayed one who trusted you