كَمَثَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ قَرِيبًا ۖ ذَاقُوا۟ وَبَالَ أَمْرِهِمْ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
Kamasalil lazeena min qablihim qareeban zaaqoo wabaala amrihim wa lahum 'azaabun aleem
Like those who went just before them, they have tasted the result of their conduct and a painful punishment awaits them.
Like those shortly before them: they tasted the bitter outcome of their conduct, and a painful punishment awaits them.