1. لَقَد نالَ نُعمانُ المَعالي فَأَصبَحَت

    وَأَخلاقهُ كَالزَهرِ بِالطَّلِّ يُمطِرُ

    Nuʿmān has indeed attained high honors, and they have become,

    Together with his virtues, like blossoms showering dew.

  2. وَلَم يَفتَخِر يَوماً بِها غَير أَنَّها

    بِهِ تَتَباهى أَرِّخوها وَتَفخرُ

    He has never boasted of them, yet they

    Glory in him—record their date—and take pride.