Translation of the verse 44 from Surah Ash-Shu‘ara’ : Number of verses 227 - - page 369 - Part 19.
So they threw their ropes and their sticks, and said: "By the might of Fir'aun (Pharaoh), it is we who will certainly win!"
So they threw their ropes and their staffs and said, "By the might of Pharaoh, indeed it is we who are predominant."
(26:44) They forthwith cast down their cords and staffs and said. "By Pharaoh's honour, we shall surely win" *36
*36) As soon as they cast down their cords and staffs, these started moving like so many snakes- towards Moses. This has been described in greater detail at other places in the Qur'an. According to Al-A`raf: 116: "When they threw down their devices, they bewitched the eyes of the people and terrified their hearts: for they had indeed produced a great magic." And according to Ta Ha: 66, 67: "Suddenly it so appeared to Moses that their cords and staffs were running about by the power of their magic, and Moses' heart was filled with fear."