1. Forgive your friend, O Abul Abbās
With steps that honor him and console
١. سامِح خليلكَ يا أبا العبّاسِ
بِخطىً تشرّفُهُ بِها وتُواسي
2. If he comes to you for help in his need
As the brother of the ill came to borrow clothing
٢. إِن يستزركَ لحاجةٍ عرضت له
فَكما اِستزارَ أَخو السقام الآسي
3. And listen to him with the lute that gives him company
You remain the Lord of bounty and grace
٣. وَاِسمَع لهُ بالعودِ تؤنسهُ به
لا زلتَ ربّ الفضلِ والإيناسِ
4. Until with treatment you balance his temperament
And see him in health, no harm upon him
٤. حتّى تعدّلَ بِالعلاجِ مزاجهُ
وَتراهُ صحّ وما به من بأسِ