But they reply: 'Rather, you were not believers. (29)

We had no authority over you, but you were an insolent nation. (30)

The statement of Our Lord is realized against us, and we are tasting it, (31)

we perverted you, indeed, we were perverts. ' (32)

Therefore, on that Day they will all share Our punishment. (33)

As such We shall deal with the evildoers. (34)

For when it was said to them: 'There is no god except Allah, ' they were always proud (35)

and said: 'Are we to renounce our gods for the sake of a mad poet? ' (36)

No, indeed, he has brought the truth, and confirmed the Messengers. (37)

You shall certainly taste the painful punishment: (38)