1. The wealth of Al-Mufaddal is in the hands of the generous
Between the beginning of dew and asking
١. مالُ المُفضَّلِ في يدِ الأفضالِ
بينَ ابتداءٍ في النَّدى وسُؤالِ
2. What is in his hands is the pledge of what is in his words
And the treasuries of the generous are in words
٢. ما في يَدَيه رهنُ ما في قَولِه
وخَزائِنُ الكُرماءِ في الأقوالِ
3. My command and judgment are effective in his wealth
So it is as if I spent from my own money
٣. أَمري وحُكمي نافذٌ في مالِه
فكأنَّما أنفقتُ مِن أَموالي
4. Why should I thank him when I do not see for him
Favor upon me while his wealth is from mine
٤. فعلامَ أشكرُه ولستُ أرى لَه
فَضلاً عليَّ ومالُه من مالي