When the beautiful horses were paraded before him in the evening.
He said, "I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.
Bring them back to me." And he began caressing their legs and necks.
We tested Solomon, and placed a body on his throne; then he repented.
He said, "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingdom never to be attained by anyone after me. You are the Giver."
So We placed the wind at his service, blowing gently by his command, wherever he directed.
And the demons—every builder and diver.
And others fettered in chains.
"This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account."
For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort.
