38:3How many generations have We destroyed before them? They cried out when it was too late to escape.

38:7We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.

38:10Or do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend the ropes.

38:13And Thamood, and the people of Lot, and the dwellers of the Woods—these were the confederates.

38:18We committed the mountains to glorify with him, in the evening and at daybreak.

38:20And We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.

38:22When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.”

38:23“This brother of mine has ninety nine ewes, and I have one ewe, and he said, ‘Entrust it to me,’ and he pressured me with words.”

38:24He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.

38:25So We forgave him that. And for him is nearness to Us, and a good place of return.

38:26“O David, We made you a ruler in the land, so judge between the people with justice, and do not follow desire, lest it diverts you from God’s path. Those who stray from God’s path will have a painful punishment, for having ignored the Day of Account.”

38:27We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve—so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire.

38:28Or are We to treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like those who make trouble on earth? Or are We to treat the pious like the shameless?

38:29A blessed Book that We sent down to you, that they may ponder its Verses, and for those with intelligence to take heed.

38:30And We granted David, Solomon, an excellent servant. He was penitent.

38:31When the beautiful horses were paraded before him in the evening.

38:34We tested Solomon, and placed a body on his throne; then he repented.

38:36So We placed the wind at his service, blowing gently by his command, wherever he directed.

38:43And We restored his family for him, and their like with them; as a mercy from Us, and a lesson for those who possess insight.

38:44“Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath.” We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.

38:45And mention Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—endowed with ability and vision.

38:46We distinguished them with a distinct quality: the remembrance of the Home.

38:59“This is a crowd rushing headlong with you.” There is no welcome for them. They will be scorched by the Fire.

38:60They will say, “But it is you! There is no welcome for you! It is you who brought it upon us! What a miserable end!”

38:62And they will say, “What is it with us that we do not see men we used to count among the wicked?

38:63Did we take them for mockery, or have our eyes swerved from them?

38:66The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them; the Mighty, the Forgiver.”

38:75He said, “O Satan, what prevented you from prostrating before what I created with My Own hands? Are you too proud, or were you one of the exalted?”