1. Tell Shahab al-Din, O content one,
With reason a treasure and life sustenance,
١. قل لشهاب الدين يا قانعا
بالعقل كنزا والحيا قوتا
2. How much pearl have you threaded in your stringing, my master,
And ruby in your line, O precious stone.
٢. كم فقت في نظمك يا سيدي
درا وفي خطك ياقوتا