1. To Khalil and Linda
The most sincere congratulations are offered

2. The house of Mughaghab is a match
For the house of Sarkis in glory

3. And kinship is made closer still
By a marriage tie of affection

4. Linda is the most perfect of maidens
In beauty and knowledge and wisdom

5. Like rose blossoms is her face
And slender branches her stature

6. She radiates a light through her character
And exhales sweetness through her nature

7. As for Khalil, his virtues refuse
To be matched, however high you aim

8. No youth through his efforts
Can outdo him in praiseworthy qualities

9. He rises to what he aspires to
And never falls short in diligence

10. Two images joined in a necklace
That is consecrated this day in marriage

11. And he has covenanted with God
A covenant that has soared on high and been blessed

12. At what celebration has it been
That pearls were strung in such a necklace,

13. And what joyful gathering adorned
To mark such delight and elation

14. As this day of the two newlyweds, a joy
To be made everlasting by life's course,

15. And may they gain from existence only
The sweetness unmarred by bitterness and trouble