The Majestic Quran

16 Your opponents said: “Our Lord, give us our share in advance of either Heaven or Hell before the Day of Reckoning.” 17 Put up with what they say, and remember Our servant, the strong -handed David: he was devout. 18 We made the mountains echo with him, glorifying Us in the evening and in the morning, 19 and the birds in flocks, each of them obedient to David . 20 And so We strengthened his rule, and We gave him wisdom and the ability to reach decisive judgements. I , D 21 Has the report of the parties to a dispute reached you? They climbed over the wall of his private chamber 22 and came to David, he was frightened to see them; they said, “Don’t be afraid. We have a dispute; one party has wronged the other. So, judge between us without deviating and guide us towards a fair solution.” 23 One of them said , “This brother of mine has ninety-nine sheep, whereas I have one. He demands: ‘Let me look after it,’ and he’s putting pressure on me.” 24 David said, “He is wrong to ask for your sheep. Business partners often take advantage, one of the other – except the believers who are righteous, but they are few!” When David realised We had tested him, he begged forgiveness of His Lord, fell in prostration and repented . 23 25 So We forgave him. David will enjoy closeness to Us in the most beautiful of homecomings. L D ’ 26 “ David, We appointed you Our vice-regent on Earth, so judge fairly between people and don’t act on a whim that may lead you astray from the path of God. Those who wander away from the path of God will have severe punishment for neglecting the Day of Reckoning.” G ’ 27 We didn’t create the Heavens and the Earth and what lies between them purposeless, though the disbelievers may think so. Woe to those who disbelieve, they will suffer in the Fire! 28 Should We put those who believe and do righteous deeds on par with those who wreak havoc in the land, or those who are mindful of God on par with outright sinners? 29 This is a Book that We sent down to you, a blessed Book , so people might think about its message, and the intelligent might pay attention. A , S