1. A brother of virtue will come from afar praising me
So he may know I speak the truth and keep my word
١. سَتَأتي أَخا جَرمٍ عَلى النَأيِ مِدحَتي
لِيَعلَمَ أَنّي صادِقُ القَولِ واصِلُه
2. A brother of trust, companionship with him is never cursed
Generous with whatever he carries, his qualities are sweet
٢. أَخو ثِقَةٍ لا يَلعَنُ الصَحبُ قُربَهُ
جَوادٌ بِما في الرَحلِ حُلوٌ شَمائِلُه
3. Noble, so very noble, his traits uncompromised
He rises above faults, those who rival him fall short
٣. أَبِيٌّ أَبِيٌّ لا تُرامُ صِفاتُهُ
وَيَقصُرُ عَن مَعلاتِهِ مَن يُطاوِلُه
4. I am no stranger to a master among the tribes
None compare but the virtuous son of Urwah
٤. فَلَستُ بِلاقٍ سَيِّداً مِن قَبيلَةٍ
يُقاسُ بِهِ إِلّا اِبنُ عُروَةَ فاضِلُه