1. Has the mother of Al-Huwairith been visited by a messenger?
Yes, Khalid, if obstacles do not impede him,

2. He seems well-meaning in his actions, and when alone,
That is a blade at the throat of the skilled executioner.

3. For a long time he was gentle with me,
And I did not fear traps from him.

4. Whenever war bared its fangs,
Raging and chasing people.

5. The waves rose high before it like the waves of the sea,
Standing on one leg, the pursuit began.

6. I take refuge in him therein, so my side is safe,
Even if many perils surround me therein.

7. But a young man whom no calamity feared,
Recently nor in the past were you delinquent.

8. A brother to you, trustworthy in perils, mature,
When wars rattle him with their calamities.

9. Old age did not find for him a stumbling block,
Through which it complains in the courtyard of the house.

10. It grew him from the best stock of Qirda and Mazin,
Lions on the morrow of affliction, loyal friends.

11. They returned lame, and the people witness
The Hawazin, whom protectors drive back with bright swords.