1. أحوجُ ما كنتُ إلى عَقلي

    سلبتَهُ بِالكأسِ والرَّطلِ

    When I most needed my reason,

    you robbed me of it with the cup and the ratl measure.

  2. أعطاني الدَّهرُ المُنى كلَّها

    فَما له يأخذُني كلِّي

    Time granted me all my wishes;

    so why does it take all of me?

  3. والعَدلُ أَولى بأميرِ العُلى

    فليَعدِلِ الكأسَ على العَدلِ

    And justice best befits the prince of lofty glory;

    so let him balance the cup according to justice.