1. Alas! The despicable Bani Kulaib
Are the worst of people, settled or nomad
١. أَلا إِنَّ اللِئامَ بَني كُلَيبٍ
شِرارُ الناسِ مِن حَضَرٍ وَبادِ
2. A tribe that dwells lazily in tents
Leaning on elaborately decorated pillars
٢. قُبَيِّلَةٌ تَقاعَسُ في المَخازي
عَلى أَطنابِ مُكرَبَةِ العِمادِ
3. With the ropes of donkeys leading them
Not knowing the lead of steeds
٣. بِأَرباقِ الحَميرِ مُقَوِّدوها
وَما يَدرونَ ما قودُ الجِيادِ