42وَلَقَد أَرسَلنا إِلىٰ أُمَمٍ مِن قَبلِكَ فَأَخَذناهُم بِالبَأساءِ وَالضَّرّاءِ لَعَلَّهُم يَتَضَرَّعونَA. J. ArberryIndeed We sent to nations before thee, and We seized them with misery and hardship that haply they might be humble;