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21. O son of man! Upon the tree of effulgent glory I have hung for thee the choicest fruits, wherefore hast thou turned away and contented thyself with that which is less good? Return then unto that which is better for thee in the realm on high (9:1)

22. O son of spirit! Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created (9:2)

23. O son of the supreme! To the eternal I call thee, yet thou dost seek that which perisheth. What hath made thee turn away from Our desire and seek thine own? (9:3)

24. O son of man! Transgress not thy limits, nor claim that which beseemeth thee not. Prostrate thyself before the countenance of thy God, the Lord of might and power (9:4)

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