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

40. Haply we may follow the magicians, if they are the vanquishers.

41. And when the magicians came, they said to Firon: Shall we get a reward if we are the vanquishers?

42. He said: Yes, and surely you will then be of those who are made near.

43. Musa said to them: Cast what you are going to cast.

44. So they cast down their cords and their rods and said: By Firon’s power, we shall most surely be victorious.

45. Then Musa cast down his staff and lo! it swallowed up the lies they told.

46. And the magicians were thrown down prostrate;

47. They said: We believe in the Lord of the worlds:

48. The Lord of Musa and Haroun.

49. Said he: You believe in him before I give you permission; most surely he is the chief of you who taught you the magic, so you shall know: certainly I will cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and certainly will crucify you all.*

50. They said: No harm; surely to our Lord we go back: