And when the magicians came, they said to Firon: Shall we get a reward if we are the vanquishers? (41)

He said: Yes, and surely you will then be of those who are made near (42)

Musa said to them: Cast what you are going to cast (43)

So they cast down their cords and their rods and said: By Firon's power, we shall most surely be victorious (44)

Then Musa cast down his staff and lo! it swallowed up the lies they told (45)

And the magicians were thrown down prostrate; (46)

They said: We believe in the Lord of the worlds: (47)

The Lord of Musa and Haroun (48)

Said he: You believe in him before I give you permission; most surely he is the chief of you who taught you the magic, so you shall know: certainly I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and certainly I will crucify you all (49)

They said: No harm; surely to our Lord we go back; (50)