1. He lived an age serving knowledge with his effort
And was peerless in knowledge and affection
١. لقد عاشَ دهراً يخدمُ العلمَ جهدَهُ
وكانَ قليلَ المثلٍِ في العلمِ والودِ
2. But when he assumed power, he lived not long
So the son of glory and God was not fortunate with glory
٢. فلما تولى الحكمَ ما عاشَ طائلاً
فما هُنئَ ابنُ المجدِ واللهِ بالمجدِ