1. We sought you, O Walid, and indeed
We sought a hand like the sky in generosity
١. إِلَيكَ طَلَبنا يا وَليدُ وَإِنَّما
طَلَبنا يَداً مِثلَ السَماءِ تَجودُ
2. If it is said who gives his wealth for praise
And does good, it is said Walid
٢. إِذا قيلَ مَن يُعطي عَلى الحَمدِ مالَهُ
وَيَصطَنِعُ المَعروفَ قيلَ وَليدُ
3. Walid son of Abbas and not sullen
If a neighbor is in need or one far grieves
٣. وَليدُ اِبنُ عَبّاسٍ وَلَيسَ بِعابِسٍ
إِذا اِحتاجَ جارٌ أَو أَلَمَّ بَعيدُ