1. Nasr freely bestowed a visit and bounty,

    and Nasr has never ceased to take the lead in doing good.

  2. Then the flood-tide of my praise surged, as though it were

    the crests of a torrent through the watercourses—or a sea.

  3. And the radiant rhymes came forth, fragrant,

    noble, their perfume wafting through every gathering.

  4. Willingly they are led as brides to ‘Izz al-Din; only

    to a worthy match are they led—his virtues are the dowry.

  5. To a knight who strikes terror, cleaving heads in broad morning,

    whose bounties pour forth when the rain is withheld.

  6. Nothing delighted me except his taking the initiative—a thing I had missed

    among mankind—not coveted wealth, nor abundance.

  7. And whoever seeks beneficence without trouble

    or even asking—silence in praising him is ingratitude.

Sol 5.6