And when their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they [merely].."

And when their messengers came to them with clear proofs, they [merely] rejoiced in what they had of knowledge, but they were enveloped by what they used to ridicule.

And when they saw Our punishment, they said, "We believe in Allah alone and disbelieve in that which we used to associate with Him."

But never did their faith benefit them once they saw Our punishment. [It is] the established way of AllŒh which has preceded among His servants. And the disbelievers thereupon lost [all]