1. By the life of Bani Shihab, they did not stay
The chests of horses and the wailing of companions.
١. لَعَمرُ بَني شِهابٍ ما أَقاموا
صُدورَ الخَيلِ وَالأَسَلِ النِياعا
2. But I have often, through the merit of my people,
Found blessing and encompassed a need.
٢. وَلَكِنَّني كَرَرتُ بِفَضلِ قَومي
فَجُدتُ بِنِعمَةٍ وَحَوَيتُ باعا
3. That is what we do in every quarter,
And we seek the furthest parts seeking refuge.
٣. وَذَلِكَ فِعلُنا في كُلِّ حَيٍّ
وَنَنتَجِعُ الأَقاصِيَّ اِنتِجاعا