So when the two hosts saw each other, the companions of Musa cried out: Most surely we are being overtaken.

And when the magicians came, Musa said to them: Cast down what you have to cast.

And Musa said: Surely I take refuge with my Lord and-- your Lord from every proud one who does not believe in the day of reckoning.

So when he desired to seize him who was an enemy to them both, he said: O Musa! do you intend to kill me as you killed a person yesterday? You desire nothing but that you should be a tyrant in the land, and you do not desire to be of those who act aright.

So surely those who are unjust shall have a portion like the portion of their companions, therefore let them not ask Me to hasten on.

And when We gave Musa the Book and the distinction that you might walk aright.