(All) these transgressed beyond bounds in the lands, (۱۱)

And heaped therein mischief (on mischief). (۱۲)

Therefore did thy Lord pour on them a scourge of diverse chastisements: (۱۳)

For thy Lord is (as a Guardian) on a watch-tower. (۱۴)

Now, as for man, when his Lord trieth him, giving him honour and gifts, then saith he, (puffed up), "My Lord hath honoured me." (۱۵)

But when He trieth him, restricting his subsistence for him, then saith he (in despair), "My Lord hath humiliated me!" (۱۶)

Nay, nay! but ye honour not the orphans! (۱۷)

Nor do ye encourage one another to feed the poor!- (۱۸)

And ye devour inheritance - all with greed, (۱۹)

And ye love wealth with inordinate love! (۲۰)