1. He waved his hand in wonder,
Where are those who envied, where are those who hated?

2. A lion on a lean camel, like a star it deceived him,
And the wind blew him, and the lightning if it ran.

3. As if his dark complexion was Luqman when he appeared,
Making hearts happy when grieved with illness.

4. Generous origin, when his virtues overflow,
The clouds left those hills with breadth.

5. His ambition ruled opinions and obtained,
From the wisdom of his intelligence the clarification of what was ambiguous.

6. This is Al Joumblatt whom the people of high ambitions,
Complied to what he legislated and judged.

7. And those mountains may collapse while
What this steadfast one says is not collapsible.

8. To you I gift the finest from praising him,
Precious praise, a jewel that was not displayed.

9. The beautiful traits of your grace have vanished in qualities,
Order flowed them and praise was made obligatory.

10. Your slave has come longing to kiss a hand,
That seizes its kisser from his life’s purpose.

11. Remaining in Saoud, a lightning shone from its rising place in Damascus,
A lightning in Lebanon or the morning star.