أَبا مُنذِرٍ ما بالُ أَنسابِ مَذحَجٍ

مُرَجَّمَةٌ دوني وَأَنتَ صَديقي

Oh Abu Munthir, why do the lineages of Mudhij

O Abu Mundhir, what troubles the lineage of Madhhij,

Rank below me, while you're my friend?

That it is cast in doubt without me, while you are my friend?

فَإِن تَأتِني يَأتِك ثَنائي وَمَدحَتي

وَإِن تَأبَ لا يُسدَد عَلَيَّ طَريقي

If you come to me, you'll get my praise and flattery.

If you come to me, my praise and eulogy shall greet you,

But if you refuse, my way will not be made smooth for me.

And if you refuse, my road shall not be closed to me.