And out of his people Moses singled out seventy men for Our appointment.1 Then, when violent shaking seized them, he addressed his Lord: 'Had You willed, O my Lord, You could have destroyed them and me long ago. Will You destroy us for what the fools amongst us did? That was nothing but a trial from You whereby You mislead whom You will and guide whom You will. 2 You alone are our guardian. Forgive us, then, and have mercy upon us. You are the best of those who forgive.