1. The Numairi treated me harshly among those who were harsh
Yet he was no different from one who had turned away
١. جَفاني النُمَيرِيُّ فيمَن جَفا
وَما كانَ إِلّا كَمَن قَد سَرى
2. And claims that I am his protector
But where is the friend you see who was loyal?
٢. وَيَزعَمُ أَنّي لَهُ حافِظٌ
وَأَينَ خَليلٌ تَراهُ وَفى
3. I have nothing from him except taking precautions
My share being good advice, and the rest being for enemies
٣. وَما لِيَ مِنهُ سِوى الاِعتِذا
رِ نَصيبٌ وَسائِرُهُ لِلعِدا
4. God does not combine the love of a person
And love for his enemies in one heart
٤. وَما جَمَعَ اللَهُ حُبَّ اِمرِئٍ
وَحُبَّكَ أَعدائَهُ في حَشا
5. With what peace does one meet the enemy
While your sword is drawn in his hand?
٥. بِأَيِّ سَلامٍ تُلاقي العَدُوَّ
وَسَيفُكَ في كَفِّهِ مُنتَضى