And when the sea wave engulfs them like (clouds or towering mountains or) canopies they (the disbelievers and polytheists) start calling upon Allah, dedicating their most sincere devotion to Him alone. But when rescuing them He brings them back to land, then only a few of them remain on the moderate path (i.e. the path of guidance). And none but every deceptive and ungrateful person denies Our Signs.