(O Hypocrites!) You are like those who preceded you. They were far mightier than you in power and far richer in possessions and progeny. They benefited by their share (of the world); so are you enjoying your portion (the same way) as your predecessors enjoyed their fixed share (of the worldly pleasures). Moreover, you (too in like manner) have indulged deep in falsehood as they indulged deep in falsehood. Their works have gone fruitless in this world and in the Hereafter, and they are the ones who are the losers.