1. The Master has been good, though once harsh
And merciful after cruelty.
١. أَحسَنَ المَولى وَقَد كانَ أَسا
وَرَنا مِن بَعدِ ما كانَ قَسا
2. My complaints have ceased,
And so His severity has relented
٢. لانَتِ الشَكوى لَهُ مِن عَبدِهِ
فَأَلانَت مِنهُ ما كانَ عسا
3. Were I independent of His justice
Then when would I not be destitute?
٣. فَإِنِ اِستَغنَيتُ عَن إِنصافِهِ
فَمَتى لَم أَكُ مِنهُ مُفلِسا