He created man and surely know what misdoubts arise in their hearts; for We are closer to him than his jugular vein. 16 Since the two scribes are sitting on each of his shoulders, he does not utter a word which is not recorded immediately by the watchful scribes. 17 Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record]. 18 The trance of death will come revealing the truth: that is what you were trying to escape. 19 And then the Trumpet was blown. This is the day of the promised chastisement. 20 Everyone has come, each attended by one who will drive him on, and another who will bear witness. 21 (And unto the evil-doer it is said): Thou wast in heedlessness of this. Now We have removed from thee thy covering, and piercing is thy sight this day. 22 His companion attendant will say, "I have here his record ready." 23 [Whereupon God will command:] "Cast, cast into hell every [such] stubborn enemy of the truth, 24 [every] withholder of good [and] sinful aggressor [and] fomentor of distrust [between man and man - everyone] 25 Who made [as equal] with Allah another deity; then throw him into the severe punishment." 26 ۞ His comrade saith: Our Lord! I did not cause him to rebel, but he was (himself) far gone in error. 27 He saith: Contend not in My presence, when I had already proffered unto you the warning. 28 “With Me, the decree does not change, and nor do I oppress the bondmen.” 29