1. His affection is a covenant and the excellence of his character
When the ugly situation becomes explicit, bonds are broken

2. And the firmness of composure while he determines his path
Ships that clamor and mourning distract him

3. And a fire of poisons kindled by rage
And beside acceptance, roses in goblets are sweet

4. It flows upon the valleys a clashing and battle
With peace, and in war, blood and ink

5. So he is victorious between subduing and perishing
Tombs overflowing, their superiority and loftiness

6. A minister whose face the dawn is bashful of
When anxieties furrow and hardships press

7. Archers and swordsmen fear his determination
If an argument and combat call him

8. So glory among them is wondrous for the brave
And cunning among them is guidance for the wise

9. The crown of kings did not stop boasting
Abu Ja'far whose glories are initiated and repeated

10. And his authority remained obeyed, for as long as a dove cooed
And a steed kept the distant endeavor