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Many a tribe did tyrannize, yet their pride was brought low,

ورب قوم عدى قد فل غربهم

1. Many a tribe did tyrannize, yet their pride was brought low,
And no camels were left to carry their supplies.

١. ورُبَّ قومٍ عِدىً قد فلَّ غربَهُم
ولم تُسَلَّ لِلُقْياهُمْ بَواترُهُ

2. The horses of war refrain from charging at them,
And firm resolve withstands those who make excuses.

٢. أجمَّ جُرْد المذاكي عن طِرادِهمُ
وللعزائم شَدٌّ قَلَّ عاثرهُ

3. The rain is ashamed to wet one whose generosity has dried up,
And the lion scorns one whose bravery has weakened.

٣. المخجل الغيث اِن جاشتْ مكارمُه
والهازمُ اللَّيثَ انْ عنَّت بوادرهُ

4. Frankincense, when it is burned, gives off its fragrance,
As if the perfume merchant had opened up his wares.

٤. يذكو النديُّ اذا تُتْلى مَناقِهُ
كأنما فَضَّ فيه المِسْكَ تاجِرهُ

5. He is forbearing, keeping his word despite
Provocation, gracious even when offenses abound.

٥. هو الحليمُ وأوفى ما يكون على ال
جاني حَليماً اذا جَلَّتْ جرائرهُ

6. My companions rejoice in what they have offered me,
As if I were the original author of their words.

٦. مُشاركي طرَباً فيما أوفوهُ به
فهماً كأنِّيَ منْ قولٍ أعاقِرهُ

7. The endeavors of the excellent vizier are fruitful,
And his efforts have yielded beneficial results.

٧. مسعى الوزير حميدٌ في مواردهِ
فأُحْمدتْ في مَساعيهِ مَصادرهُ