So when the sorcerers arrived, they said to Pharaoh: "Of course - shall we have a (suitable) reward if we win? (۴۱)

He said: "Yea, (and more),- for ye shall in that case be (raised to posts) nearest (to my person)." (۴۲)

Moses said to them: "Throw ye - that which ye are about to throw!" (۴۳)

So they threw their ropes and their rods, and said: "By the might of Pharaoh, it is we who will certainly win!" (۴۴)

Then Moses threw his rod, when, behold, it straightway swallows up all the falsehoods which they fake! (۴۵)

Then did the sorcerers fall down, prostrate in adoration, (۴۶)

Saying: "We believe in the Lord of the Worlds, (۴۷)

"The Lord of Moses and Aaron." (۴۸)

Said (Pharaoh): "Believe ye in Him before I give you permission? surely he is your leader, who has taught you sorcery! but soon shall ye know! Be sure I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and I will cause you all to die on the cross!" (۴۹)

They said: "No matter! for us, we shall but return to our Lord! (۵۰)