1. أبا الفوارسِ والأيامُ شاهدةٌ

    أني بمدحك ذو شدوٍ وتغريدٍ

    O Abu al-Fawaris—and the days bear witness—

    That I sing and warble in your praise,

  2. وأنني صُغت في علناكَ من مدحي

    غراً يُبارين حُسن الخُرَّدِ الغيدِ

    And that I have fashioned from my praise of your eminence

    Radiant verses rivaling the beauty of shy, graceful maidens.

  3. وحسنُ عهدكَ مشهورٌ وأكرمهُ

    وفاؤه لصحيح الودِّ مَودودِ

    And your faithful friendship is renowned; its noblest expression

    Is its loyalty to a beloved friend whose affection is true.