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

Our communications; surely they were an evil people, so We drowned them all.

78. And Dawood and Sulaiman when they gave judgment concerning the field when the people’s sheep pastured therein by night, and We were bearers of witness to their judgment.

79. So We made Sulaiman to understand it; and to each one We gave wisdom and knowledge; and We made the mountains, and the birds to celebrate Our praise with Dawood; and We were the doers.

80. And We taught him the making of coats of mail for you, that they might protect you in your wars; will you then be grateful?

81. And (We made subservient) to Sulaiman the wind blowing violent, pursuing its course by his command to the land which We had blessed, and We are knower of all things.

82. And of the rebellious people there were those who dived for him and did other work besides that, and We kept guard over them;

83. And Ayub, when he cried to his Lord, (saying): Harm