1. A path inclined to its master without restraint
He organized it and gave it direction
١. سبيلٌ ثنى صاحبُ الطابع ال
عنانَ إليه وشاد انتظامَه
2. Joseph has gained honor through it
And obtained reward for the Day of Judgment
٢. لقد حاز يوسف عزّاً به
وأحرز الأَجْرَ ليوم القيامة
3. And brought rewards to his loyal servant
To you, O man of determination and master of generosity
٣. وساق الأجور لمخدومه الم
ليكِ الهُمَامِ ومولى الكرامَة
4. How good is the kindness of one who built it
And how good is the kindness of one who maintained it
٤. فَنِعْمَ الجميلُ لمن قد بنى
ونِعْمَ الجميل لِمَنْ قد أقامَه
5. It healed the oppression of people in its time
And extinguished the flames of every oppressor
٥. شفى غُلَّةَ الخلق في وقتها
وأطفأ من كلّ ظامٍ أَوامَه
6. And brought helping waters for it
The strongest sign for peace and security
٦. وجاء بماءٍ مَعِينٍ له
على آلسِّلْمِ وآلأَمْنِ أقوى علامَة
7. No wonder its history came
An honored path, the path of salvation
٧. فلا غَرْوَ أن جاء تاريخُه
سبيلٌ حفيلٌ سبيل السّلامَة