1. She has a wedding, and partners in it
Like threads that bind them together
١. له عِرسٌ له شركاءُ فيها
كسابلةٍ تضمُّهُمُ سبيلُ
2. A hundred are permitted to her husband besides her
For his share of her is little
٢. يحِلّ لبعلها مائةٌ سِواها
لأن نصيبه منها قليل
3. If she is not content she becomes agitated with him
And is eager to find a lover
٣. إذا لم يُرضِها نشزتْ عليه
فتحرصُ أن يكون لها خليل
4. Is a young man's wedding anything but temporary infatuation?
Her infatuation would stray if not for virtue
٤. وهل عِرسُ الفتى إلا غَبيطٌ
يميل غبيطُها لولا العديل