1. Enough of seeking out enemies -
He has fulfilled the duty of true affection.
١. كَفى الأَصدِقاءَ طِلابَ الأَعادي
وَقامَ بِواجِبِ حَقِّ الوِدادِ
2. We will not neglect thanking him
For every help on each road.
٢. فَلَسنا نُفَرِّطُ في شُكرِهِ
عَلى كُلِّ طَودٍ وَفي كُلِّ وادِ
3. A gallant man, if he rushes to our aid,
Rushes with every long spear.
٣. فَتى إِن تَرَدّى لِإِنجادِنا
تَرَدّى بِكُلِّ طَويلِ النِجادِ
4. He has fulfilled the right of affection for friends
And favored them by suppressing enemies.
٤. قَضى لِأَودّاءِ حَقَّ الوِدادِ
وَمَنَّ عَلَيهِم بِكَبتِ الأَعادي