Approved upon condition that I speak concerning Allah nothing but the truth. I come unto you (lords of Egypt) with a clear proof from your Lord. So let the Children of Israel go with me

(Pharaoh) said: If thou comest with a token, then produce it, if thou art of those who speak the truth

Then he flung down his staff and lo! it was a serpent manifest

And he drew forth his hand (from his bosom), and lo! it was white for the beholders

The chiefs of Pharaoh's people said: Lo! this is some knowing wizard

Who would expel you from your land. Now what do ye advise

They said (unto Pharaoh): Put him off (a while) - him and his brother - and send into the cities summoners

To bring each knowing wizard unto thee

And the wizards came to Pharaoh, saying: Surely there will be a reward for us if we are victors

He answered: Yes, and surely ye shall be of those brought near (to me)

They said: O Moses! Either throw (first) or let us be the first throwers

He said: Throw! And when they threw they cast a spell upon the people's eyes, and overawed them, and produced a mighty spell

And We inspired Moses (saying): Throw thy staff! And lo! it swallowed up their lying show

Thus was the Truth vindicated and that which they were doing was made vain

Thus were they there defeated and brought low

And the wizards fell down prostrate