1. I swear I will not reveal Egypt's troubles,
And its governor, son of flaming clouds,

2. If his beautiful eyes were lined with its hue,
They would have no need of kohl from perfidious ones.

3. He found the way to attain what he desired
When they wanted to control him with the unyielding.

4. It is as if along with him is Ziyad the squinter;
It makes no difference whether found or not found.