1. شطّ العرب إن طفح جودهُ ومدّه طما

    على السويّةِ وفي الاثنين ريّ الظما

    The Shatt al-Arab, if its bounty overflows and its tide swells,

    stands equal to you, and both quench thirst.

  2. لكن ذا يا حسين يداهُ تجري بما

    وأنت يدك بالذهب تجري وسيفك دما

    But this river, O Husayn—its two hands flow with water,

    while you—your hand flows with gold, and your sword with blood.