1. The night has added confusion
To one who persists though he delays
١. أَضافَت إِلَيهِ طُرقَةُ اللَيلِ مافَتاً
ثُباتاً إِذا ظَلَّ الفَتى وَهوَ أَوجَلُ
2. He began by violating sacred law until he permitted it
And my soul's quick vengeance was a remedy
٢. بَدا بِحَرامِ اللَهِ حَتّى اِستَحَلَّهُ
وَكانَ شِفاءً ثَأرُ نَفسي مُعَجِّلُ