But his hide is covered with hair.

The cat will inhabit a house to the end,

But her hide is covered with hair.

The camel excels in a number of ways,

The Arab accords him continual praise,

He can go without drinking for several days—

But his hide is covered with hair.

Chorus:

Oh! I thank my God for this at the least,

I was born in the west and not in the east!