1. I asked for water in a jug, but a boy
Brought me wine, so I scolded him harshly.
١. دَعَوتُ بِماءٍ في إِناءٍ فَجاءَني
غُلامٌ بِهِ خَمراً فَأَوسَعتُهُ زَجرا
2. He said "This is pure water, crystal clear,
That took its hue from my rosy cheeks, and so misled you."
٢. فَقالَ هُوَ الماءُ القَراحُ وَإِنَّما
تَجَلّى لَهُ خَدّي فَأَوهَمَكَ الخَمرا