1. The occupant of this tomb was a man of honor
Elevated through time, never abased

2. He met his death at ninety years of age
Cloaked in virtues, upright and steadfast

3. Lebanon sang his rule's praises
And he built justice where wrongs were rife

4. He was the Shihabi prince Bashir, and none
But the lofty ever fixed his purpose

5. His time done, the world was darkened
But Bashir Shihabs in Paradise shine bright