1. They say that when he settled in Damascus, praising 
Its beauties, my praise, justice has come 
١. يقولون لما حلَّ في الشام حامداً
 محاسنَها حمدي لقد حضر العدلُ
2. So I said to them, excellence as well, so credit 
The wisdom of the governor of Damascus who ruled with justice 
٢. فقلت لهم والفضل أيضاً فأرخوا
 بحكمة والي الشام قد حكم العدل