38:5“Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.”

38:6The notables among them announced: “Go on, and hold fast to your gods. This is something planned.

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

38:14None of them but denied the messengers, so My retribution was deserved.

38:17Be patient in the face of what they say, and mention Our servant David, the resourceful. He was obedient.

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.”

38:24He 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.

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

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.

38:39“This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.”

38:40For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort.

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.

38:55All This. But the transgressors will have a miserable return.

38:73So the angels fell prostrate, all of them.