1. لما رأيتُك فوقَ السرير

    ولاح المَناوِرُ والمَسْنَدُ

    When I saw you upon the throne,

    And the lampstands and backrest came into view,

  2. رأيتُ سليمان في ملكه

    يخاطبني وأنا الهُدهد

    I saw Solomon in his kingdom,

    Addressing me, while I was the hoopoe.