Quando i loro messaggeri recarono le prove evidenti, si rallegravano della scienza che già possedevano e perciò li avvolse quel che schernivano. ###>Then when their Messengers came to them with clear proofs, they were glad (and proud) with that which they had of the knowledge (of worldly things): And that at which they used to mock, surrounded them (i.e. the punishment).