"And follow not the bidding of those who are extravagant,- (151)

"Who make mischief in the land, and mend not (their ways)." (152)

They said: "Thou art only one of those bewitched! (153)

"Thou art no more than a mortal like us: then bring us a Sign, if thou tellest the truth!" (154)

He said: "Here is a she-camel: she has a right of watering, and ye have a right of watering, (severally) on a day appointed. (155)

"Touch her not with harm, lest the Penalty of a Great Day seize you." (156)

But they ham-strung her: then did they become full of regrets. (157)

But the Penalty seized them. Verily in this is a Sign: but most of them do not believe. (158)

And verily thy Lord is He, the Exalted in Might, Most Merciful. (159)

The people of Lut rejected the messengers. (160)