1. يا جواداً قد حاز شأو المعالي

    وسما قدره بمجد رفيع

    O generous one who has attained the heights of honor,

    And whose standing has risen through lofty glory,

  2. وكريما بحاتم الجود يزري

    بالعطا الوافر المديد السريع

    And noble one who puts Hatim to shame in generosity,

    With abundant, enduring, swift giving.

  3. جد بما ينتفي البرد عني

    وأجرني فالبرد أوهى ضلوعي

    Give generously what will banish the cold from me,

    And protect me, for the cold has weakened my ribs—

  4. كسوة يحسن التجمل فيها

    في مصيف وفي شتا وربيع

    Clothing in which I may dress handsomely,

    In summer, winter, and spring.

  5. وإذا ما الجديد عز لحظي

    فأنا منك قانع بالخليع

    And if no new garment falls to my lot,

    Then I am content with a cast-off from you.