The answer of Moses, on whom be peace, to Pharaoh.

Moses said, “This is not permitted to me: I am the slave (of God): the giving of time to thee is not commanded.

If thou art powerful and I in sooth have no ally, (yet) I am subject to His command: I have nothing to do with that.

I will combat thee with all my might so long as I live; what have I to do with helping (God)? I am a slave.

I will fight till the decision of God comes to pass: He (alone) separates every adversary from an adversary.”