The Qur'an

And speak   to him   a word   gentle,  perhaps he   may take heed   or  

Whatever   you cut down   of   (the) palm-trees  or   you left them   standing  

(of) Mercy   from   Allah   you dealt gently  with them.   And if   you had been  

fear   their Lord,   then   relax  their skins   and their hearts   at  

Repeat praises   with him,   and the birds."   And We made pliable  for him   [the] iron,