Surah Taha — Ayah 45 (20:45)
قَالَا رَبَّنَآ إِنَّنَا نَخَافُ أَن يَفۡرُطَ عَلَيۡنَآ أَوۡ أَن يَطۡغَىٰ ٤٥
English translation (Saheeh International)
They said, "Our Lord, indeed we are afraid that he will hasten [punishment] against us or that he will transgress."
Brief commentary
Moses and Aaron peace be upon them) said: We fear that he will quickly punish us before we can deliver Your message to him, or that he will exceed the limit in oppressing us by killing us or otherwise.