كتم الحبّ جهده فأزاعه

مدمع زاد قسمه فأشاعه

He suppressed his love, but his tears betrayed him,

Flowing freely, divulging his secret.

ليسَ لي من ذوي الملاحة إلا الد

مع قامت به عليّ الشناعه

Of wise counsel I have none but tears -

With them my shame confronts me.

أمرَتني الأشجان أمر الندى لاب

ن عليّ فقلت سمعاً وطاعه

Passion commanded me as dew commands the grass,

And I obeyed, listening intently.

دام قاضي القضاة بحر علوم

وندى عمَّ سنَّة وجماعه

May the Judge of all judges, ocean of knowledge,

Remain, and may his justice encompass all.

من هبات الوهَّاب في الخلق تبقى

طول دهر وفي العدى سمّ ساعه

Among the Creator's gifts to mankind are traits

That endure forever, while an enemy's rage lasts but an hour.

ليس فيه عيب سوى فرط جود

قد نهانا عن مستحب القناعه

He is flawless but for excessive generosity -

He has forbidden us from desirable moderation.

علمتنا نعماه وصف علاه

فلها الفضل بالغنى والبراعه

His blessings have taught us to describe his transcendence -

To them belong merit, wealth and skill.