4 verses have
were
in Edition Clear Qur'an by Talal Itani / Saad (The letter Saad)

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

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.

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

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?”