The Hypocrites are afraid lest a Sura should be sent down about them, showing them what is (really passing) in their hearts. Say: "Mock ye! But verily Allah will bring to light all that ye fear (should be revealed).

Is one who worships devoutly during the hour of the night prostrating himself or standing (in adoration), who takes heed of the Hereafter, and who places his hope in the Mercy of his Lord - (like one who does not)? Say: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that receive admonition.

伪信的人们恐怕为他们而降示一章经，把他们的心事告诉信士们。你说：“你们嘲笑吧！真主必定要揭露你们所畏惧的事情。”

（景况更好的，是你呢？）还是在夜间专心事主，叩头立正，谨防后世，希望主恩的人呢？”你说：“有知识的与无知识的相等吗？惟有理智的人能觉悟。”