And We sent no prophet unto any township but We did afflict its folk with tribulation and adversity that haply they might grow humble. 94 Then We changed the misfortune into prosperity to the extent that they became numerous and said, “Indeed grief and comfort did reach our ancestors” – so We seized them suddenly in their neglect. 95 And had the people of the dwellings believed and been pious, We would have surely opened for them the blessings from the sky and from the earth, but in fact they denied, and We therefore seized them on account of their deeds. 96 Did the people of the towns think themselves secure from Our wrath that could strike them at night during their sleep 97 Or, do they feel secure against the coming of Our punishment upon them in the forenoon while they are at play? 98 Did they consider themselves secure from the retribution of God? No one can have such attitude except those who are lost. 99