1. You now have the heights of glory in view
And from the blessed overflow, a spring of bounty.

2. You continue to attain happiness supremely
At the highest of ranks, abounding in delight.

3. You walked the path of humility
And ascended, climbing to the most noble station.

4. You did your work well with friendship and guidance
So you won, in benevolence, the greatest state.

5. In you, latent grace lay hidden
So you rose to the highest with the greatest finery.

6. For your beloved homeland, you built glories
And excelled in generosity among the nation.

7. In the abode of Damascus, your memory is eternal
From it, sweet fragrance exhales each evening.

8. And in Latakia, your splendid deeds are many
For which you are praised with utmost sincerity.

9. And atop lofty Lebanon, you have outstanding merit
Above the loftiest, proclaiming blessing.

10. And on Beirut's horizon, your brilliance has risen
Lighting up eyes, dispelling all gloom.

11. There, you built praiseworthy things as required
To immortalize your memory in people's hearts.

12. If you depart in fortune and joy
For us, your absence causes utmost torment.

13. For you, in your place, there is bliss and luxury
And for your friend, sorrow upon sorrow.

14. What arose between gladness and grief
Complains and gives thanks, praising the divine decree.

15. When our king saw you as a man of resolve
Who could comfort hearts by resolving each dilemma,

16. He appointed you in noble Jerusalem held dear
O epitome of praised and famed virtue!

17. And now the servants proclaim throughout
I am guardian of the invincible sanctuary, with might!