1. He proffered the goblet knowingly
That it flows to him from us
١. بادرَ الكأس على علمٍ بها
أَنَّها منَّا إليه تُصْرَفُ
2. It suited the folds of his cheeks, which
Had clarified their essence through training
٢. ناسبتْ غُرَّ ثناياه التي
قد صفا جوهرهنَّ القَرْقَف
3. He saw the haste from it towards him
Always, and merit within him is known
٣. فرأى السرعةَ منه نحوها
أبداً والفضلُ فيه يُعْرف
4. And so is merit not denied of him
Except by an envious one who is unfair
٤. وكذاك الفضلُ لن يُنْكِرَه
منه إلا حاسدٌ لا يُنْصِف