وأَحْسَن سَعْد في الذي كانَ بينَنا

وأَحْسَن سَعْد في الذي كانَ بينَنا

فإنْ عادَ بالإحْسانِ فالعودُ أحمَد

فإنْ عادَ بالإحْسانِ فالعودُ أحمَد

And Saʿd acted kindly in what passed between us;

And Sa'd did good in what was between us

so if he repeats his kindness, the repetition is more praiseworthy.

If he returns with kindness, return is most praised