(are) successive (Angels)
the condition of a people
For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession, before and behind him: They guard him by command of Allah. Allah does not change a people's lot unless they change what is in their hearts. But when (once) Allah willeth a people's punishment, there can be no turning it back, nor will they find, besides Him, any to protect.
每个人的前面和后面,都有许多接踵而来的天神,他们奉真主的命令来监护他。真主必定不变更任何民众的情况,直到他们变更自己的情况。当真主欲降灾害于任何民众的时候,那灾害是不可抗拒的。除真主外,他们绝无保佑者。