1. Oh my master, you are still eternal in this life
You have no equal or peer in the exalted realm
١. أبا سيدي ما زلتَ بالدهرِ باقياً
وما لكَ في العَلْياءِ ثانٍ وثالث
2. Sa'eed bin Sultan, his justice has filled the earth
His spear pierces the liver of his opponent in battle
٢. سعيد بن سلطان ملا الأرضَ عدلُه
ومُنْصُلُه في أكْبُدِ الخَصْمِ عابثُ
3. His nature is benevolence, good tidings, and generosity
And behold, he is diligent in piety and in seeking reward
٣. ومن طبعه المعروفُ والبِشرُ والسَخا
وها هو للتقوى وللأجرِ شابث
4. His ambition is to earn praise in his time
In his era he is loyal and not treacherous
٤. وهمتُه كسبُ الثَنَا في زمانِه
وفي عهدِه وافٍ وما هو ناكث
5. And I swear, in this age there is no one like him
My words are true, I am no oath-breaker
٥. وأقْسِمُ لا في العصرِ شخصٌ كمثله
وقولي صحيح قط ما أنا حانِثُ