The pious will live in gardens with streams 45 (Their greeting will be): "Enter ye here in peace and security." 46 We shall remove all rancor from their hearts, and as brethren they shall recline on couches face to face. 47 There, no fatigue shall smite them, nor shall they ever be driven from it' 48 ۞ Announce to My creatures that I am indeed forgiving and kind, 49 At the same time, My chastisement is highly painful. 50 And tell them of the guests of Abraham, 51 When they entered upon him, they said, Peace. He said: Surely we are afraid of you. 52 They said: "Fear not! We give thee glad tidings of a son endowed with wisdom." 53 He said, “Do you convey to me the glad tidings upon old age reaching me? So upon what do you convey glad tidings?” (* Prophet Ibrahim said this out of surprise.) 54 They answered: "We have given thee the glad tiding of something that is bound to come true. So be not of those who abandon hope!" 55 "Who would despair of the mercy of his Lord," he answered, "but those who go astray." 56 He added: "What is your errand O sent ones?" 57 They said, "We are sent to a sinful people. 58 Except Lot's family, of whom we shall save all, 59 "Other than his wife who, it is decreed, will remain with those who will stay behind." 60