مُفَضَّلٌ بالرَّغم مِن خَوَاهُ

وجهلُهُ ينفعُ مَن سِواه

Though favored despite his ignorance

His lack of knowledge benefits others

فكَم مِنَ الأولاَدِ في حَارَتِه

تَعلَّموا الصَفعَ عَلَى قَفَاه

So many children in his neighborhood

Have learned to slap the back of his head