1. O what a rank, conferred upon the worthy,
Reserved for those of merit high above,
١. يا حبَّذا رتبةٌ تقلَّدها
اهلٌ لما فوقها من التُحفِ
2. He of high station, gloriously recorded,
Has gained great honor, rank of prestige and love.
٢. ذو رُتبةٍ فوقها مؤَرَّخةً
قد فازَ عزّاً برتبةِ الشرفِ