قومٌ همُ الآسادُ بَأساً والظُّبي

حدَّاً وأركانُ الجبالِ حُلوما

A people whose lions are fierce with might when warring,

And the mountain peaks are polished smooth by them,

والمرءُ غيرُ مُخَلّدِ وحديثُه

باقٍ حميداً كان أو مَذموما

Though man himself is transient, the story of his deeds

Remains, whether they were worthy or condemned.