1. شَمس مَصر بَدَت وَغاب الحَسودُ

    وَتَوالى بِها الهَنا وَالسعودُ

    Egypt's sun appeared, and the envious one vanished.

    And joy and good fortune came in succession within her.

  2. وَاِنجَلَت ظُلمةُ الغَياهب عَنها

    مُذ حَباها بِالعَدل صَدرٌ حَميد

    And the darkness of deep gloom lifted from her,

    Since a praiseworthy chief graced her with justice.

  3. قُلت مَن ذا فَقال لي السَعد أَرخ

    قَيلُ مصرٍ صَدرُ الصُدور السَعيد

    I said, 'Who is this?' Then Good Fortune told me, 'Record the date:

    Egypt's ruler, the fortunate chief of chiefs.'