1. I complain to you, for we are brothers
Our status is equal, in good times and bad

2. Affectation and pretense have fallen between us
My family is your family, my home your home

3. And your brother is one who stays loyal
And shares your complaints of fickle times

4. Who answers when you call, with his wealth
Past and future, steadfast and true

5. How often have I supported you when times were against us
Propping up your sharp sword, O Yemen

6. This is nothing new, no longstanding debt
I have no ingratitude for what you have given me

7. Favors came to me in haste
Outpacing the events of time

8. I will thank them for their pacts and covenants
With pure affection or lucid words

9. Although, by God, I know
I have no claim to what your hands have granted

10. I have none left but you, good friend
May you continue in your goodness

11. I cannot bear to see you take on
The betrayal of a brother and era’s betrayal