P: We verily created man and We know what his soul whispereth to him, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.

S: And certainly We created man, and We know what his mind suggests to him, and We are nearer to him than his life-vein.

050.017 Y: Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and noted them), one sitting on the right and one on the left.

P: When the two Receivers receive (him), seated on the right hand and on the left,

S: When the two receivers receive, sitting on the right and on the left.

050.018 Y: Not a word does he utter but there is a sentinel by him, ready (to note it).

P: He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready.

S: He utters not a word but there is by him a watcher at hand.

050.019 Y: And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!"

P: And the agony of death cometh in truth. (And it is said unto him):
This is that which thou wast wont to shun.