وعد الفتى بلسانه

دَينٌ على إحسانِهِ

The youth made a promise with his tongue

It is a debt upon his kindness

حقّ عليه وفاؤه

في وقته ومكانِهِ

His loyalty is a right upon him

In its time and place

مطل الفتى عار وحا

شاكَ من تبيانه

The youth's procrastination is shameful and ugly

Doubtful is the one who explains it

سيما إذا ما كان في المعه

ود من إمكانه

Especially if he is capable

And wishes for his ability

والسعد من خدَّامه

والنجح من أعوانه

Success comes from those who serve him

Victory comes from those who aid him

واليمن تابع قصده

والجود طيُّ بنانه

Prosperity follows his determination

Generosity is the beauty of his work

والمستحق الزيّ لا

يعني الكريم بشأنه

The deserving elite does not care

About the noble's affairs

يشكو له ظمأً ولا

يلوي على ظمآنه

He does not complain to him of thirst

Nor twists due to his thirst

حتى يقول بغيظه

أوَّاه من عدوانه

Until he says in his anger

Oh how unjust is his aggression

هذا الصغار بعينه

وبعونه وعيانه

This belittling is in his eyes

And his help and perception