1. They were determined to destroy him
But their plots faded away in fear

2. And they saw his denial of any life but theirs
Yet denial only affirms

3. Their schemes did not hit their mark
Threats and enticements were equal

4. A dog's barking foolishly at the full moon
Only brought him disgrace and howling

5. In anger at Suraqa's theft
A udder bit from beneath her the fat tail

6. And at Umm Ma'bad he prevailed until
The living talked of his might

7. Al-Rafi the pillar though
When his generous bowl welcomed the rude

8. By his grace the lamb for him flowed
And for God her flowing, a ewe

9. And food for Jabir when he came to him
With the blessing of annexation the bounty

10. Like the food of Heaven without cutting
For all people in it sufficiency