Johnnie Ellington II August 16, 2013 at 6:02 AM · The Truth Recognized by the Experts [7:118] Thus, the truth prevailed, and what they did was nullified. [7:119] They were defeated then and there; they were humiliated. [7:120] The magicians fell prostrate. [7:121] They said, "We believe in the Lord of the universe. [7:122] "The Lord of Moses and Aaron." [7:123] Pharaoh said, "Did you believe in him without my permission? This must be a conspiracy you schemed in the city, in order to take its people away. You will surely find out. [7:124] "I will cut your hands and feet on alternate sides, then I will crucify you all." [7:125] They said, "We will then return to our Lord. [7:126] "You persecute us simply because we believed in the proofs of our Lord when they came to us." "Our Lord, grant us steadfastness, and let us die as submitters." [7:127] The leaders among Pharaoh's people said, "Will you allow Moses and his people to corrupt the earth, and forsake you and your gods?" He said, "We will kill their sons, and spare their daughters. We are much more powerful than they are." [7:128] Moses said to his people, "Seek GOD's help, and steadfastly persevere. The earth belongs to GOD, and He grants it to whomever He chooses from among His servants. The ultimate victory belongs to the righteous." [7:129] They said, "We were persecuted before you came to us, and after you came to us." He said, "Your Lord will annihilate your enemy and establish you on earth, then He will see how you behave."