Now when thou seest them, their outward appearance may please thee; and when they speak, thou art inclined to lend ear to what they say.1 [But though they may seem as sure of themselves] as if they were timbers [firmly] propped up, they think that every shout is [directed] against them. They are the [real] enemies [of all faith], so beware of them. [They deserve the imprecation,] "May God destroy them!"2 How perverted are their minds!3