1. نعمى من الخاقان خاقان الملا

    قد طوقت أعناق هذا العصرِ

    A blessing from the Khagan, Khagan of the people,

    Has encircled the necks of this age.

  2. وتخصصت أقطارنا بأخصها

    إذ عاد وإليها الجليل القدرِ

    And our lands were singled out for its choicest share,

    When her governor of exalted rank returned [probable reading of the unclear wording].

  3. نالت أيا صيدا يا ليتك الهنا

    بالموامق المفضال ربُّ الفخرِ

    O Sidon, your province attained happiness [probable reading of the unclear wording],

    Through the affectionate, generous lord of glory.

  4. صدرت أوامر في توليهِ بها

    لكنني أرخت ثالث أمرِ

    Decrees were issued concerning his taking office there,

    But I recorded the date of the third decree.