1. Indeed you have burdened yourself, O son of reproach,
And led them to a difficult dwelling,

2. And loaded them with a heavy vessel,
When you instigated them to war,

3. With the war against Khaza'ah, the people of glory,
And people of praise and noble lineage.

4. They are the protectors of the house, and the repellers
Of all the Arabs from violating sanctities.

5. They drove away their neighbors, and after them,
Kinanah by force with the striking of lofty spears,

6. And reddened lances and saddled steeds,
Knights of integrity and elite nobles upon them.

7. And they joined a lion by force,
To the living quarters of Tayy and seized the booty.

8. Khaza'ah are my people, so if I take pride
In them, it purifies my pressed wine and lineage.

9. They are the head, and the people after them,
Are my tail, and the head is not like the tail,

10. Their patron consoles his client in adversity
And worries are uncovered from him.

11. So their neighbor lives securely his lifetime
Through them, from being wronged or robbed.

12. They dispel in war the fear of panic,
And defeat their enemies in combat.

13. And had not the protector of bandits,
Of severe discipline, saved you from their scheme,

14. You would have met your death, so do not disbelieve
The generosity of your horse, O son of reproach.

15. For if they meet you, the protective clan will visit you
Or you will escape a second time by fleeing.