[They are but] soldiers [who will be] defeated there among the companies [of disbelievers].

The people of Noah denied before them, and [the tribe of] Aad and Pharaoh, the owner of stakes,

And [the tribe of] Thamud and the people of Lot and the companions of the thicket [i.e., people of Madyan]. Those are the companies.

Each of them denied the messengers, so My penalty was justified.

And these [disbelievers] await not but one blast [of the Horn]; for it there will be no delay.

And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account."

Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah].

Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [Allah] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

And the birds were assembled, all with him repeating [praises].

And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.