1. O king renowned in books
For wisdom and resolve 'mongst Arabs and non-Arabs

2. And he whose starry Egypt rose by it
Became happy and gained much thereby

3. I do not plead with you to fulfil
The promises your Highness made of gifts and ranks

4. For you are a downpour, and a downpour's way
Is to come unasked, pouring boons that none did seek

5. Nor was the eye of justice sleeping in you
About me, though to making verse my craft I cleave