1. A tavern amidst the filth in the middle of the market
I entered with my companion as my friend
١. وَحانَةٍ بِالعَلثِ وَسطَ السوقِ
نَزَلتُها وَصارِمي رَفيقي
2. A lad from the good people
With every beautiful deed well-mannered
٢. عَلى غلامٍ من بَني الخَليقِ
بِكُلِّ فِعلٍ حَسَنٍ خَليق
3. He brought the cup and the ewer
Have you not seen the pieces of carnelian
٣. فَجاءَ بِالجام وَبِالإِبريقِ
أَما رَأَيتَ قِطَعَ العَقيقِ
4. Have you not seen the clefts of lightning
Have you not smelled the scent of the beloved
٤. أَما رَأَيتَ شِقَقَ البُروقِ
أَما شَمَمتَ نَكهَةَ المَعشوقِ
5. How beautiful are the days with a friend
In the mornings and in the evenings
٥. ما أَحسَنَ الأَيّامَ بِالصَديقِ
عَلى صَبوحٍ وَعَلى غَبوقِ
6. If that does not lead to separation
٦. إِن لَم يَحُل ذاكَ إِلى التَفريقِ