1. When Qais and Khundif clashed and every true man fell,
How could people advance with Qais behind them

2. When their way ahead was blocked by Tameem?
By Him to whom Khuzeimah's clan came begging,

3. The mighty unvanquished tribe of Badr,
None but they could clear the path,

4. For mankind is naught but settled thanks to them,
When red-haired Mudar thronged around me gently,

5. Though the rough reins chafed my mouth,
I refused to lead a life of injustice,

6. I, son of Margham, the oppressor's victim.