Lo! We, even We, have revealed unto thee the Qur'an, a revelation; 23 So persevere with the command of your Lord and do not pay any heed to the wicked and the unbelieving, 24 Mention the Name of your Lord, mornings and evenings. 25 and prostrate yourself before Him at night, and extol His Glory during the long watches of the night. 26 Surely men love what hastes away and forget the grievous day (ahead). 27 We created them and strengthened their joints; and whenever We wish, We can change their faces entirely. 28 Indeed, this is a reminder, so he who wills may take to his Lord a way. 29 (The virtuous mentioned in this chapter) want only what God wants. God is All-knowing and All-wise. 30 He admits whom He wills into His mercy; but the wrongdoers - He has prepared for them a painful punishment. 31