1. I came to you, keeping my promise
There is a merciful Lord, and a cursed devil
١. غدوْتُ إليكَ ولي واعدا
نِ ربٌّ رحيمٌ ورجْسٌ رجيمُ
2. The devil promises disgrace
To deprive me, though he is mean and unworthy
٢. فللرجْسِ وعْدٌ بنكرائه
ليحرمني وهو خَبٌّ لئيمُ
3. While God promises benevolence
So let the generous fulfill his promise
٣. ولله وعْد بمعروفه
ألا فلْيُصدِّقْ كريماً كريمُ
4. And you, by fulfilling my hopes
And refuting the worst assumptions, are supreme
٤. وأنت بتحقيقِ ما أرتجيه
وإبطال أسوأ ظنٍّ زعيمُ