1. Slake your thirst with the lives of a people
Upon whom their deeds have set a mark
١. أَجدِّي فاشْربي بحياضِ قَوْمٍ
عليهمْ في فِعالهم حَبيرُ
2. For the clan of Rifa'a in Ma'add
Are the hoped-for refuge and helper
٢. فإنَّ بني رِفاعة في مَعَدً
همُ اللَّجَأُ المؤمَّلُ والنصيرُ
3. They are the virtuous ones, ritualistic and guided
And in battle as though they are eagles
٣. هم الأخيارُ مَنْسِكةً وهَدْياً
وفي الهَيْجا كأنهمُ الصقورُ
4. Far from lewdness, all are chaste
And in virtue all have insight
٤. عن الفحشاء كلِّمُ غبيٌّ
وبالمعروفِ كلهمُ بَصيرُ
5. They resemble one another in character
Their youngest supports the eldest
٥. خلائِقُ بعضُهَمْ فيها كَبعْضٍ
يَؤمُّ كبيرَهمْ فيها الصغيرُ