To whoever We give a long life We make him stoop. Do they not understand? 68 AND [thus it is:] We have not imparted to this [Prophet the gift of] poetry, nor would [poetry] have suited this [message]: it is but a reminder and a [divine] discourse, clear in itself and clearly showing the truth, 69 that he may warn whosoever is living, and that the Word may be realized against the unbelievers. 70 Did they not see that We have created animals for them from Our handiwork, so they are their owners? 71 We have made the cattle subservient to them so they ride and consume them. 72 And they have therefrom other benefits and drinks. Will they not then give thanks? 73 They have set up other gods besides God, hoping to be helped by them, 74 It is not in their power to help them; but they (the worshippers) are unto them a host in arms. 75 Let not their words grieve you. Surely We know all things about them, what they conceal and what they reveal. 76 Hath not man seen that We have created him from a drop of seed? Yet lo! he is an open opponent. 77 And he makes comparisons for Us, and forgets his own (origin and) Creation: He says, "Who can give life to (dry) bones and decomposed ones (at that)?" 78 Say, "He will give them life who produced them the first time; and He is, of all creation, Knowing." 79 who has made fire for you from the green tree with which you kindle' 80 Is not He Who created the heavens and the earth Able to create the like of them? Aye, that He is! for He is the All-Wise Creator, 81 Verily, when He intends a thing, His Command is, "be", and it is! 82 So all glory to Him who holds all power over everything, to whom you will go back in the end. 83