1. Solomon, have you composed in our rhymes spite
That we are not worthy of such?

2. I found eloquence, and what eloquence!
It shows that the slow-witted is none but you.

3. If not for, if not for, your excessive affection
You would not have said what you said, so cover your brother.

4. I say truthfully, not flattering, I see
Jarir to your wondrous poetry entwined.

5. Unless you say truthfully, O Solomon, and avoid
Talk of love you wanted to guide you.

6. Indeed you spoke truth and avoided flattery
Yet I did not succeed in attaining your satisfaction.

7. For if I spoke truthfully, I would not praise a lazy brother
And with that, you would not know the flaws I see in you.

8. And you are most deserving, if you found eloquence
And knowledge, and I do not reach praising your summit.

9. So do not be deceived, and know that I am incapable,
A lazy brother of sleep, so excuse your brother.

10. And guide me, and guide whoever is like me, incapable,
With diligence and resolve to ascend to your sky.