1. وَجامِعَةٍ لِأَصنافِ المَعاني

    صَلَحنَ لِوَقتِ إِكثارٍ وَقِلَّه

    And a collection uniting diverse qualities,

    Suited to times of plenty and scarcity:

  2. فَمِن أَدَمٍ وَرَيحانٍ وَنُقلٍ

    فَلَم يُرَ مِثلَها سَدّاً لِخِلَّه

    Among them are relishes, fragrant herbs, and snacks;

    Nothing like it has been seen for meeting a need.

  3. فَإِحداهُنَّ تَبرُزُ في عِباءٍ

    وَأُخراهُنَّ في حِبَرٍ وَحِلَّه

    One of them comes forth in a coarse cloak,

    And another in striped cloth and a fine robe.

  4. وَمِنها ما تُشَبِّهُهُ بُدوراً

    فَإِن قَطَّعتَها رَجِعَت أَهِلَّه

    Among them is what you liken to full moons;

    Then, if you cut it up, it turns back into crescents.