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And as for him whose measure (of good deeds) is light those are they who have made their souls suffer loss because they disbelieved in Our communications.
And certainly We have established you in the earth and made in it means of livelihood for you; little it is that you give thanks.
He said: What hindered you so that you did not prostrate when I commanded you? He said: I am better than he: Thou hast created me of fire, while him Thou didst create of dust.
He said: Then get forth from this (state), for it does not befit you to behave proudly therein. Go forth, therefore, surely you are of the abject ones.
He said: Respite me until the day when they are raised up.
He said: Surely you are of the respited ones.
He said: As Thou hast caused me to remain disappointed I will certainly lie in wait for them in Thy straight path.