حيّ الإله أمير نارب الندى

حيّ الإله أمير نارب الندى

نعم البشير شهاب سعد النور

نعم البشير شهاب سعد النور

May God bless our emir, lord of bounty.

O living God, Prince of dew's benevolence

How excellent is Bashir Shihab, the good fortune of light!

What a great harbinger, Star of fortunate light

قهر الفوارس والأسود وأطيرا

قهر الفوارس والأسود وأطيرا

بمثقف ومهند وباء سبري

بمثقف ومهند وباء سبري

He subdued the horsemen and the lions, and [unclear word].

Vanquishing knights and lions with might

With a straightened lance and an Indian sword, [final phrase unclear].

With Muthaqqaf, Muhannad and plentiful Sabri

وببذله وبعدله وبفضله

وببذله وبعدله وبفضله

غيث وغوث مع ثناء أوفر

غيث وغوث مع ثناء أوفر

And through his generosity, his justice, and his bounty,

With his generosity, justice and grace

Rain and succor, with more abundant praise.

An abundant rain and aid with ample praise

بفراسة ورياسة وسياسة

بفراسة ورياسة وسياسة

حزم وعزم وانكفاف المفتري

حزم وعزم وانكفاف المفتري

Through discernment, leadership, and statecraft,

With perception, leadership and governance

Firmness, resolve, and the slanderer's restraint.

Resolve, determination and humbling detractors

وبسعده وبمجده وبصيده

وبسعده وبمجده وبصيده

عزٌّ وفوزٌ مع حجال تزدري

عزٌّ وفوزٌ مع حجال تزدري

And through his good fortune, his glory, and his hunting,

With his fortune, glory and conquest

Honor and triumph, with bridal chambers you disdain.

Honor and victory with a sword that strikes down