1. O lord of the state, O son
of the finest clans

2. The traits of the noble are in you
Great above every great one

3. Oh what fine qualities you have shown
In receiving the traveler

4. That is beautiful, O most
gracious in manners and feats

5. Receive praise flowing
from the truest sources

6. It heals some of what
my inner self harbors

7. And I send to the excellency of the president the poet's thanks
How many favors I have

8. if counted, as many as those thankful
Among the people of Levant

9. both resident and traveler
And the elite Arabs in the

10. homelands and emigrants
Long live the president, his days

11. filled with pride
And his righteous companions in the

12. new splendid era
And may you remain in the care of God,

13. the Most High, All Powerful