1. My nightingale sang joyfully on the branch of bliss,
And your benevolence watered the brilliance of the moons.

2. Time shone radiantly, adorned
With the light of your glory, the rising of lights.

3. Serenity came to gladden hearts,
Quenching hearing with the sweetest news.

4. Zeal was exalted by your mighty dignity,
Spreading with your justice over every region.

5. The breezes wafted tidings of joy,
Bringing you fragrant flowers as gifts.

6. You shone with the light of your sublime stars,
Revealing to you the jewels of mysteries.

7. Lush Lebanon took pride, becoming
Fertile with your generous, flowing rivers.

8. Its meadows were sweetened, becoming a place
For the rising of stars and dawns.

9. You adorned it with favors, encircling it
With generosity's necklace of fine deeds.

10. You granted it nobility with excellent rule,
Robing it in fragrant raiment.

11. You made it a land where the bold and the timid
Could graze together in safety.

12. You poured in it streams of blessings
From the pure clouds of your abundant generosity.

13. Blessed are you, O noble one, whose palm
Is envied by the drifting clouds.

14. The days gained light through you, and the
Dark nights shone in your day's radiance.

15. You revived the destitute with your comfort
That destroys enemies with a sharp sword.

16. Valiant, charging into battle on a fiery steed,
Dispelling the gloom of dangers with glory.

17. A lion whom even lions in their dens
Fear, while safety spreads.

18. The souls of enemies bow down to a sword
That gathered the five seas.

19. Master of his benign creatures, created
To honor the guest and keep vows.

20. What a blessed herald! The praises of his justice
Spread like the wandering star.

21. O master of princes and nobles, indeed
Unequaled in awe and dignity.

22. You were clothed in the garb of bliss and heights,
The utmost, enduring delight.

23. Yours are congratulations in an auspicious robe
Radiant in perfect bliss and gravity.

24. A beauty came to you in most splendid dress,
Proffered to your lofty place with ease.

25. She pledged her loyal troth to you,
Shunning the intimacy of strangers.

26. So revel in her sweet tribute and wishes,
As her joy in you grows ever more.

27. Be safe, and always possess in glory
The brides of thoughts she brings to you.

28. Your servants came in joy to record
A delight lasting through all time.