إِلَيكَ طَلَبنا يا وَليدُ وَإِنَّما

طَلَبنا يَداً مِثلَ السَماءِ تَجودُ

We sought you, O Walid, and indeed

We sought a hand like the sky in generosity

إِذا قيلَ مَن يُعطي عَلى الحَمدِ مالَهُ

وَيَصطَنِعُ المَعروفَ قيلَ وَليدُ

If it is said who gives his wealth for praise

And does good, it is said Walid

وَليدُ اِبنُ عَبّاسٍ وَلَيسَ بِعابِسٍ

إِذا اِحتاجَ جارٌ أَو أَلَمَّ بَعيدُ

Walid son of Abbas and not sullen

If a neighbor is in need or one far grieves