And had We so willed We would have exalted him by means of (knowledge and implementation of) these (Revelations), but he (himself) tracked down to (the lowest levels of the) earthly life and became the follower of his lust. (Now) his example is that of a dog. If you treat him harshly, he will loll out his tongue or if you leave him alone, he will (still) loll out his tongue. This example is of those who deny Our Revelations. So relate these occurrences (to the people) so that they may contemplate.