1. He whose heart is led on by the musician
Has no protection or escape
١. مَن لِقَلبٍ عِندَ الرَبابِ عَميدِ
غَيرِ ما مُفتَدىً وَلا مَردودِ
2. She lures him with promises until
When she has him under her spell, she fails to fulfill them
٢. قَرَّبَتهُ بِالوَعدِ حَتّى إِذا ما
تَبَّلَتهُ لَم توفِ بِالمَوعودِ
3. A charming companion seems near at hand
But who can really say her gifts are not far off
٣. آنِسٌ دَلُّها قَريبٌ فَمَن يَس
مَع يَقُل ما نَوالُها بِبَعيدِ
4. And he who has tested her trysts may come to know
That her goodness will never be attained
٤. وَالَّذي جَرَّبَ المَواعِدَ قَد يَع
لَمُ مِنها أَن لَن تُنيلَ بِجودِ