1. For this was time awaited
After you no glory or fate remains
١. لِهَذِهِ كانَ الزَمانُ يُنتَظَر
لَم يَبقَ مِن بَعدِكَ لِلمَجدِ وَطَر
2. You bid me be patient, alas!
What the polished blade encounters the back cannot endure
٢. تَأمُرُني بِالصَبرِ هَيهاتَ لَقَد
هانَ عَلى الأَملَسِ ما لاقى الدَبِر
3. Were it not for the brightness of your sword in their breasts
Neither building nor command would remain
٣. لَولا ظُبى سَيفِكَ في صُدورِها
لَما نَهى فيها الرَدى وَلا أَمَر