1. We ruled, so forgiving was our nature,
But when you ruled, the land was soaked in blood.
١. مَلكْنا فكان العَفْو منَّا سَجيَّةً
فلمَّا ملكْتُمْ سالَ بالدَّمِ أبْطَحُ
2. You made it lawful to kill prisoners, though
We always pardoned prisoners and turned away.
٢. وحَلَّلْتُمُ قتلَ الأسارى وطالَما
غَدوْنا عن الأسْرى نَعفُّ ونصفَح
3. So let this difference between us suffice,
For each vessel pours out what is in it.
٣. فحسْبُكُمُ هذا التَّفاوتُ بيْنَنا
وكلُّ إِناءٍ بالذي فيهِ يَنْضَحُ