إنِّي لمن معشر للمرد قد ركضوا

خيل اللقا بين زحاف وكرار

I am of a people who charged their steeds

Among the brave warriors with thrust and blow

قوم إذا حاربوا شدُّوا مآزرهم

دون النساء ولو باتت بأطهار

A people when they battle, they strengthen their resolve

To defend the women though innocent they be