أبناء باخوس غدوا في لوعة

إذ يوسف ذاك الفتى هجر الحمى

The sons of Bacchus were grieved

When Joseph that young man left the dwelling

شهم امامٌ بل اديب فاضلٌ

فبفضله شرقاً وغربا رَنما

A courageous leader, rather a noble scholar

Through his virtues the East and West sang his praises

لبنانَ اولى عزةً وتفاخراً

فلقومه منهُ نواه كلَّما

Lebanon was first in pride and glory

For his people, he wished the best whenever

لفقده امسى اخو فارس

بتفجعٍ واسال دمعاً عندما

For his loss, his brother the knight

Became distraught and shed tears when

كفُّوا البكا ثمَّ الاسى يا آله

اذ روحهُ لالهه قد سلَّما

Cease your crying, then sorrow O his family

For his soul to his God he has surrendered

فحباهُ ملكاً في السماء مؤبداً

متمتعاً فيما عليهِ انعما

So He gifted him eternal kingdom in heaven

To enjoy what he has blessed him with

سعداً ومجداً ارخوا حاوٍ بها

بالعزَ اضحى وارثاً ملك

Happiness and glory adorn his resting place

With might he became the heir of a king