1. يَا مُهدِياً قَلَمَ النُّضَارِ وَإِنَّهُ

    فِي خَيْرِ مَا يُهْدَى لَرَمْزٌ غَالِ

    O giver of a golden pen—and indeed it is

    a precious symbol among the finest gifts.

  2. لاَ بِدْعَ يَا ابْنَ أَخِي وَزَيْنَ شَبَابِنَا

    بِرُّ الأصِيلِ بِصَحْبِهِ وَالآلِ

    No wonder, O my nephew and adornment of our youth,

    that a noble man shows kindness to his companions and kin.

  3. يَكْفِيكَ فَخْراً حُظْوَةٌ أَدْرَكْتَهَا

    بِنُهَاكَ فِي رَأْيِ المَلِيكِ العَالِي

    Sufficient cause for pride is the favor you have won

    through your wisdom, in the exalted king's esteem.