This was because their messengers came to them with clear proof (to support their prophethood) and they said, "Can mere mortals provide us with guidance?" They rejected the Messengers and turned away. God does not need the worship of anyone. He is Self-sufficient and Praiseworthy.
اين به كيفر آن بود كه پيامبرانشان با دليلهاى روشن بر آنان مبعوث شدند. و آنها گفتند: آيا آدميان ما را هدايت مى‌كنند؟ پس انكار كردند و رويگردان گشتند و خدا بى‌نياز است، كه توانگر و در خور ستايش است.