1. His mouth was dry as a dragon's, coming at me, parched,
So I said, "I seek refuge in God from you!"
١. شحا فاه كالتنين نحويَ شحوة
فقلت له بالله منك أَعوذُ
2. And called on God's help against one aggrieved,
As horns charged and he sought protection.
٢. وأقربِ بنصر الله من مُتضعَّف
يصول عليه القِرنُ وهو يلوذُ