Rowwad Translation Center — 387

28:14 When he reached his full strength and maturity, We gave him wisdom and knowledge. This is how We reward those who do good.

28:15 Once he entered the city unnoticed by its people[1], and found two men fighting: one of his own people and the other of his enemies. The one from his own people called him for help against his enemy, so Moses struck him with his fist, causing his death. Moses said, “This is of Satan’s work; he is a manifest enemy who misleads people.”

28:16 He said, “My Lord, I have wronged myself, so forgive me,” Then He forgave him, for He is indeed the All-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

28:17 He said, “My Lord, because of the blessings that You have bestowed upon me, I will never be a supporter of the wicked.”

28:18 Then he became fearful and vigilant in the city; suddenly the one who sought his help the day before cried out to him again for help. Moses said to him, “You are clearly a troublemaker.”

28:19 When he was about to strike the one who was an enemy to both of them, he[1] said, “O Moses, do you want to kill me as you killed that person yesterday? You only want to be a tyrant in the land, and you do not want to be one of those who put things right!”

28:20 Then there came a man rushing from the farthest end of the city, and said, “O Moses, the chiefs are conspiring to kill you, so leave. I am giving you sincere advice.”

28:21 So he left the city, fearful and vigilant. He said, “My Lord, save me from the wrongdoing people.”