1. I oppose the vicissitudes of a time not to be opposed
And I endure separation and distance

2. And I show loyalty to a people who have let me down
Even if their hearts have betrayed affection

3. I justify a sick heart with wishes
And with beautiful patience even if it persists

4. My enemies taunt me about the darkness of my skin
But the whiteness of my traits erases the darkness

5. Ask, O Ablaq, your people about my actions
And who attended the battle and the pursuit

6. I repelled war, and the heroes were around me
Their palms shaking the well-planed arrows

7. I plunged into the sea of death with my brain
And the fire of war burning hotter and hotter

8. I returned drenched in the blood of enemies
And the fatigue of running dyed the steed

9. How many young camels bellowing piteously
Did I leave behind, their voices rending hearts

10. My sword, both edges sharp, pressing on
Its blade splitting solid rock

11. When I stabbed anyone with my lance
He regained sight with his eye after loss

12. Had it not been for my sword and my lance’s blades
The Bani Abs would not have raised high their banner