1. إذا انحازَ عنك الغوثُ واحتفلَ العدا

    عليك فَصَرِّح باسمِهِ الفرد واغلبِ

    If help withdraws from you and the enemies gather

    Against you, proclaim His unique name and prevail.

  2. فلو طُبعت بيضُ السيوفِ على اسمه

    مَضت وهي في الأغماد في كلِّ مَضربِ

    For were gleaming swords forged in His name,

    They would cut at every stroke, still within their scabbards.

  3. وما خَلَعت للمرءِ مَسعاهُ والدٍ

    إذا لم تقابله بحالٍ مُهذَّبِ

    And a father's striving is no robe of honor for a man [wording uncertain],

    If you do not meet it with refined conduct.