ماذا رجوت من الحفاوة عنده

يا بائع القرآن بالإنجيل

What welcome did you hope to receive from him,

O seller of the Qur’an for the Gospel?

دع ملك إدورد وخل بلاده

يكفيك عسكره بوادى النيل

Leave Edward’s kingdom, and leave his country alone;

His army in the Nile Valley is enough for you.

خلقان فيك تخلفا وتباعدا

حب الجميل وكفر كل جميل

Two traits in you have fallen out of step and grown apart:

Love of beauty, and ingratitude for every kindness.