1. I held good thoughts of my Lord
So these good thoughts brought much good
١. حسنتُ ظني بربي
فاعقب الظنَّ خيرا
2. These good thoughts granted me
Great and abundant blessings
٢. أعطاني الظنَّ فيه
يخراً كثيراً ومميرا
3. Through Him I grew accustomed to virtue
To see misfortune turned to joy
٣. به تعوَّدتُ شرعا
من ردِّه الكور حورا
4. So goodness rushed swiftly toward me
Traveling fast, faster and fastest
٤. فأسرع الخيرُ نحوي
سيرا حثيثا فسيرا