A brother of low position ought to be proud of his eminence,

Of his own accord he brought us into being through the message of truth, so that we might be a kind of first-fruits among his creatures.

For every kind of animal and bird, reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by man,

But if you cherish bitter feelings of jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not pride yourselves on it and thus belie the truth.

But, as it is, you pride yourselves on your pretensions. All such pride is wrong.

Why, we call those who showed such endurance happy! You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen what the Lord brought out of it, for the Lord is very kind and merciful.