Quran 27:21 — The Ant (Al-Naml)

"I will punish him severely or sacrifice him, unless he gives me a good excuse."

[27:20] He inspected the birds, and noted: "Why do I not see the hoopoe? Why is he missing?

[27:22] He did not wait for long. (The hoopoe) said, "I have news that you do not have. I have brought to you from Sheba, some important information.