يا أكرم الحاضر والبادي

وفارس الموكب والنادي

O most generous of those present and absent,

And knight of procession and club,

ويا ذباب الأبيض المنتضي

عزماً ونصل الصعدة الصادي

And O white buzzing bee,

With determination and sharp conquering sword,

وافى كتاب منك مضمونه

شكرك عن بري وإسعادي

A letter has reached me from you, whose content

Was thanking me for kindness and making me happy,

بدأت بالحسنى فجازيتها

والفضل في الإحسان للبادي

You started with good deeds, so I rewarded them,

For the merit in charity is for the initiator,

فثق بودي وأعتقد أنني

لمن يناويك بمرصاد

So trust my affection, and know that I

Am on the lookout for anyone with ill intentions towards you,

وسل من الله تجد منعماً

طول حياة الناصر الهادي

And ask God, you will find, for the duration of the life of the victorious guide,

A bestower of bounty,