Said one who had knowledge of the Book: "I will bring it to thee within the twinkling of an eye!" Then when (Solomon) saw it placed firmly before him, he said: "This is by the Grace of my Lord!- to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful! and if any is grateful, truly his gratitude is (a gain) for his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, truly my Lord is Free of all Needs, Supreme in Honour!"
كسى كه نزد او علمى از كتاب بود، گفت: من آن را پيش از آن كه چشم خود را بر هم زنى نزد تو مى‌آورم. پس چون سليمان آن تخت را نزد خود حاضر ديد، گفت: اين از فضل پروردگار من است، تا مرا بيازمايد كه آيا سپاس مى‌گزارم يا ناسپاسى مى‌كنم و هر كه سپاس گزارد تنها