1. And a thief's drinking companion blamed me
Though he is not ill-mannered in my company
١. وَنَديمُ سارِقٍ نادَمَني
وَهوَ عِندي غَيرَ مَذمومِ الخُلُقِ
2. He doubled the cups on his head
And folded our handkerchief, worn from being torn
٢. ضاعَفَ الكَورِ عَلى هامَتِهِ
وَطَوى مَنديلَنا طَيَّ الخِرَق
3. Oh Abā Dahmān, had you been more tactful with us
We would have provided for you, saving you from theft
٣. يا أَبا دَهمانَ لَو جامَلتَنا
لَكَفَيناكَ مَئوناتِ السَّرَق