لا تَسْتَرِب منْ ذا النحولِ فإنَّهُ

صدأٌ أصابَ الصارمَ المصقولا

Do not seek protection from one so emaciated, for he

Is but rust that clings to the polished blade.

فالبدرُ يُكْسَف في عُلُوِّ مكانِه

والوَعْكُ يَدْخُلُ للهزبرِ الغِيلا

The full moon is eclipsed at the height of its course,

And the raven perches on the hilt made bright.