Quran 26:145 — The Poets (Al-Shu`ara')
وَما أَسـَٔلُكُم عَلَيهِ مِن أَجرٍ ۖ إِن أَجرِىَ إِلّا عَلىٰ رَبِّ العٰلَمينَ
"I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe.
[26:144] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me.
[26:146] "Do you suppose you will be left forever, secure in this state?