1. ألفظك ما يجلو الكتاب أم الدر

    تحلى به جيد الفصاحة والنحر

    Is what the book reveals your speech, or pearls

    With which eloquence's neck and bosom are adorned?

  2. نعم أنت بحر الفضل لفظك جوهر

    ولا عجب ان يقذف الجوهر البحر

    Yes, you are a sea of excellence; your speech is a gem.

    And no wonder that the sea casts forth gems.

  3. تجليت بدراً في سماء فضائل

    خصالك في آفاقها أنجم زهر

    You shone forth as a full moon in a sky of virtues;

    Your qualities are radiant stars in its horizons.

  4. وسرّ بك الدّهر ارتياحاً وبهجة

    فلا زال مسروراً بطلعتك الدّهر

    And Time was gladdened by you, with delight and joy;

    So may Time never cease to be delighted by your countenance.