They said (unto Pharaoh): Put him off (a while) - him and his brother - and send into the cities summoners, (111)

To bring each knowing wizard unto thee. (112)

And the wizards came to Pharaoh, saying: Surely there will be a reward for us if we are victors. (113)

He answered: Yes, and surely ye shall be of those brought near (to me). (114)

They said: O Moses! Either throw (first) or let us be the first throwers? (115)

He said: Throw! And when they threw they cast a spell upon the people's eyes, and overawed them, and produced a mighty spell. (116)

And We inspired Moses (saying): Throw thy staff! And lo! it swallowed up their lying show. (117)

Thus was the Truth vindicated and that which they were doing was made vain. (118)

Thus were they there defeated and brought low. (119)

And the wizards fell down prostrate, (120)