Then Moses cast down his staff and it swallowed up their lying invention, (45)

so the sorcerers were cast down, prostrating themselves, (46)

saying: 'We believe in the Lord of the Worlds, (47)

the Lord of Moses and Aaron. ' (48)

He (Pharaoh) said: 'You have believed him before I have given you permission. He is the chief of you who has taught you sorcery. But you shall know. I will surely cut off on opposite sides a hand and a foot, and crucify you all.' (49)

'There is no harm, ' they replied, 'for surely to our Lord we are turning. (50)

We are eager that Our Lord should forgive us our offenses, for we are the first of the believers. ' (51)

Also, We revealed to Moses, saying: 'Go with My worshipers by night, for you will be followed. ' (52)

Then Pharaoh sent gatherers to the cities. (53)

'These, ' they said, 'are a small band, (54)