M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

61. Said they: Then bring him before the eyes of the people, perhaps they may bear witness.

62. They said: Have you done this to our gods, O Ibrahim?

63. He said: Surely (some doer) has done it; the chief of them is this, therefore ask them, if they can speak.

64. Then they turned to themselves and said: Surely you yourselves are the unjust;

65. Then they were made to hang down their heads: Certainly you know that they do not speak.

66. He said: What! do you then serve besides Allah what brings you not any benefit at all, nor does it harm you?

67. Fie on you and on what you serve besides Allah; what! do you not then understand?

68. They said: Burn him and help your gods, if you are going to do (anything).

69. We said: O fire! be a comfort and peace to Ibrahim;

70. And they desired a war on him, but We made them the