(20:59) [Moses] said, "Your appointment is on the day of the festival when the people assemble at mid-morning." (20:60) So Pharaoh went away, put together his plan, and then came [to Moses]. (20:61) Moses said to the magicians summoned by Pharaoh, "Woe to you! Do not invent a lie against Allah or He will exterminate you with a punishment; and he has failed who invents [such falsehood]." (20:62) So they disputed over their affair among themselves and concealed their private conversation. (20:63) They said, "Indeed, these are two magicians who want to drive you out of your land with their magic and do away with your most exemplary way. (20:64) So resolve upon your plan and then come [forward] in line. And he has succeeded today who overcomes." (20:65) They said, "O Moses, either you throw or we will be the first to throw."
