As-Saaffaat 37:158 – Saad 38:35

And they imagine kinship between him and the jinn, whereas the jinn know well that they will be brought before (Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they made him to be related to the ginns, while the ginns know that they shall be arraigned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they make him to be of kin with the Djinn: but the Djinn have long known that these idolaters shall be brought up before God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they make Him to be of kin unto the genii; whereas the genii know that they who affirm such things, shall be delivered up to eternal punishment

George Sale · published 1734

Glorified be Allah from that which they attribute (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

celebrated be God's praises from what they attribute

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Far be the glory of God from what they impute to him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

far be that from God, which they affirm of him

George Sale · published 1734

Save single-minded slaves of Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

save God's sincere servants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

His faithful servants do not thus

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Except the sincere servants of God

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! verily, ye and that which ye worship

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, ye and what ye worship

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Moreover, ye and what ye worship

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Moreover ye and that which ye worship

George Sale · published 1734

Ye cannot excite (anyone) against Him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

shall not try any one concerning him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Shall not stir up any against God

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

shall not seduce any concerning God

George Sale · published 1734

Save him who is to burn in hell

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

save him who shall broil in hell

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Save him who shall burn in Hell

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

except him who is destined to be burned in hell

George Sale · published 1734

There is not one of us but hath his known position

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

there is none amongst us but has his appointed place, and

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And verily each one of us hath his appointed place

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

There is none of us, but hath an appointed place

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! we, even we are they who set the ranks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

verily, we are ranged, and

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we range ourselves in order

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We range ourselves in order, attending the commands of God

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! we, even we are they who hymn His praise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

verily, we celebrate His praises

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we celebrate His praises

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and we celebrate the divine praise

George Sale · published 1734

And indeed they used to say

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And yet they say

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And if those infidels say

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The infidels said

George Sale · published 1734

If we had but a reminder from the men of old

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Had we a reminder from those of yore

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Had we a revelation transmitted to us from those of old

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

if we had been favoured with a book of divine revelations, of those which were delivered to the ancients

George Sale · published 1734

We would be single-minded slaves of Allah

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

we should surely have been of God's sincere servants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We had surely been God's faithful servants

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

we had surely been sincere servants of God

George Sale · published 1734

Yet (now that it is come) they disbelieve therein; but they will come to know

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But they misbelieved in it; but soon shall they know

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet they believe not the Koran. But they shall know its truth at last

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Yet now the Koran is revealed, they believe not therein; but hereafter shall they know the consequence of their unbelief

George Sale · published 1734

And verily Our word went forth of old unto Our bondmen sent (to warn)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But our word has been passed to our servants who were sent

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Our word came of old to our servants the apostles

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Our word hath formerly been given unto our servants the apostles

George Sale · published 1734

That they verily would be helped

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that they should be helped

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

That they should surely be the succoured

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

that they should certainly be assisted against the infidels

George Sale · published 1734

And that Our host, they verily would be the victors

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

that, verily, our hosts should gain mastery for them

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And that our armies should procure the victory for them

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and that our armies should surely be the conquerors

George Sale · published 1734

So withdraw from them (O Muhammad) awhile

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Then turn thou thy back upon them for a time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Turn aside therefore from them for a time

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Turn aside therefore from them, for a season

George Sale · published 1734

And watch, for they will (soon) see

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and look upon them, for soon they too shall look

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And behold them, for they too shall in the end behold their doom

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And see the calamities which shall afflict them; for they shall see thy future success and prosperity

George Sale · published 1734

Would they hasten on Our doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Would they hasten on our torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Would they then hasten our vengeance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do they therefore seek to hasten our vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

But when it cometh home to them, then it will be a hapless morn for those who have been warned

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

but when it descends in their court, ill will the morning be of those who have been warned

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

But when it shall come down into their courts, an evil morning shall it be to those who have had their warning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily when it shall descend into their courts, an evil morning shall it be unto those who were warned in vain

George Sale · published 1734

Withdraw from them awhile

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But turn thy back upon them for a time

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Turn aside from them therefore for a time

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Turn aside from them therefore for a season

George Sale · published 1734

And watch, for they will (soon) see

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and look, for soon they too shall look

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And behold; for they too shall in the end behold their doom

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and see: Hereafter shall they see thy success and their punishment

George Sale · published 1734

Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, from that which they attribute (unto Him)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Celebrated be the praises of thy Lord, the Lord of glory, above what they attribute

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Far be the glory of thy Lord, the Lord of all greatness, from what they impute to him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Praise be unto thy Lord, the Lord who is far exalted above what they affirm of Him

George Sale · published 1734

And peace be unto those sent (to warn)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and peace be upon the apostles

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And peace be on his Apostles

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And peace be on his apostles

George Sale · published 1734

And praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And praise be to God the Lord of the worlds

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And praise be unto God, the Lord of all creatures

George Sale · published 1734

Sad. By the renowned Qur'an

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

S. By the Qur'an with its reminder

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

SAD. By the Koran full of warning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

S. By the Koran full of admonition

George Sale · published 1734

Nay, but those who disbelieve are in false pride and schism

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

nay, but those who misbelieve are in pride, schism

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

In sooth the Infidels are absorbed in pride, in contention with thee

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Verily the unbelievers are addicted to pride and contention

George Sale · published 1734

How many a generation We destroyed before them, and they cried out when it was no longer the time for escape

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

How many a generation have we destroyed before them, and they cried out, but it was no time to escape

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

How many generations have we destroyed before them! And they cried for mercy but no time was it of escape

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

How many generations have We destroyed before them; and they cried for mercy, but it was not a time to escape

George Sale · published 1734

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them, and the disbelievers say: This is a wizard, a charlatan

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And they wonder that a warner has come from amongst themselves, and the misbelievers say, 'This is a magician, a liar

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And they marvel that a warner from among themselves hath come to them; and the Infidels say, "This is a sorcerer, a liar

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

They wonder that a warner from among themselves hath come unto them. And the unbelievers said, this man is a sorcerer, and a liar

George Sale · published 1734

Maketh he the gods One Allah? Lo! that is an astounding thing

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

What! does he make the gods to be one God? verily, this is a wondrous thing

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Maketh he the gods to be but one god? A strange thing forsooth is this

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Doth he affirm the gods to be but one God? Surely this is a wonderful thing

George Sale · published 1734

The chiefs among them go about, exhorting: Go and be staunch to your gods! Lo! this is a thing designed

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And the chiefs of them went away: 'Go on and persevere in your gods; this is a thing designed

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And their chiefs took themselves off. "Go, said they, and cleave steadfastly to your gods. Ye see the thing aimed at

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And the chief men among them departed, saying to one another, go, and persevere in the worship of your gods: Verily this is the thing which is designed

George Sale · published 1734

We have not heard of this in later religion. This is naught but an invention

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

we never heard this in any other sect; this is nothing but a fiction

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We heard not of this in the previous creed. It is but an imposture

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not heard any thing like this in the last religion: This is no other than a false contrivance

George Sale · published 1734

Hath the reminder been unto him (alone) among us? Nay, but they are in doubt concerning My reminder; nay but they have not yet tasted My doom

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Has a reminder come down upon him from amongst us?' nay, they are in doubt concerning my reminder; nay, they have not yet tasted of my torment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

To him alone of us all hath a book of warning been sent down?" Yes! they are in doubt as to my warnings, for they have not yet tasted my vengeance

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hath an admonition been sent unto him preferably to any other among us? Verily they are in a doubt concerning my admonition: But they have not yet tasted my vengeance

George Sale · published 1734

Or are theirs the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Have they the treasures of the mercy of thy mighty Lord, the giver

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Are the treasures of the mercy of thy Lord, the Mighty, the bounteous, in their hands

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Are the treasuries of the mercy of thy Lord, the mighty, the munificent God, in their hands

George Sale · published 1734

Or is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them theirs? Then let them ascend by ropes

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

or have they the kingdom of the heavens and of the earth, and what is between the two?- then let them climb tip the ropes thereof

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Is the kingdom of the heavens and of the earth and of all that is between them theirs? Then let them mount up by cords

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and of whatever is between them, in their possession? If it be so, let them ascend by steps unto heaven

George Sale · published 1734

A defeated host are (all) the factions that are there

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Any host whatever of the confederates shall there be routed

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Any army of the confederates shall here be routed

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

But any army of the confederates shall even here be put to flight

George Sale · published 1734

The folk of Noah before them denied (their messenger) and (so did the tribe of) A'ad, and Pharaoh firmly planted

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Before them did Noah's people, and 'Ad, and Pharaoh of the stakes call the apostles liars

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Before them the people of Noah and Ad and Pharaoh the impaler treated their prophets as impostors

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

The people of Noah, and the tribe of Ad, and Pharaoh the contriver of the stakes

George Sale · published 1734

And (the tribe of) Thamud, and the folk of Lot, and the dwellers in the wood: these were the factions

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and Thamud and the people of Lot, and the fellows of the Grove, they were the confederates too

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Themoud, and the people of Lot, and the dwellers in the forest: these were the confederates

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and the tribe of Thamud, and the people of Lot, and the inhabitants of the wood near Madian, accused the prophets of imposture before them: These were the confederates against the messengers of God

George Sale · published 1734

Not one of them but did deny the messengers, therefor My doom was justified

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

They all did naught but call the apostles liars, and just was the punishment

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Nought did they all but charge the apostles with falsehood: Just, therefore, the retribution

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

All of them did no other than accuse their apostles of falsehood: Wherefore my vengeance hath been justly executed upon them

George Sale · published 1734

These wait for but one Shout, there will be no second thereto

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Do these await aught else but one noise for which there shall be no pause

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And these (Meccans) await but one single trumpet blast - There shall be no delaying it

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And these wait only for one sounding of the trumpet; which there shall be no deferring

George Sale · published 1734

They say: Our Lord! Hasten on for us our fate before the Day of Reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

But they say, 'O our Lord, hasten for us our share before the day of reckoning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Yet they dare to say, "O our Lord! hasten our lot to us, before the day of reckoning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And they scoffingly say, O Lord, hasten our sentence unto us, before the day of account

George Sale · published 1734

Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Be patient of what they say, and remember our servant David endowed with might; verily, he turned frequently to us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Put thou up with what they say: and remember our servant David, a man strong of hand, one who turned him to Us in penitence

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Do thou patiently bear that which they utter: And remind them of our servant David, indued with strength; for he was one who seriously turned himself unto God

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! We subdued the hills to hymn the praises (of their Lord) with him at nightfall and sunrise

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, we subjected the mountains to celebrate with him our praises at the evening and the dawn

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We constrained the mountains to join with him in lauds at even and at sunrise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We compelled the mountains to celebrate our praise with him, in the evening and at sun-rise

George Sale · published 1734

And the birds assembled; all were turning unto Him

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and the birds too gathered together, each one would oft return to him

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And the birds which flocked to him, and would all return to him oft

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and also the birds, which gathered themselves together unto him: All of them returned frequently unto him for this purpose

George Sale · published 1734

We made his kingdom strong and gave him wisdom and decisive speech

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we strengthened his kingdom, and we gave him wisdom and decisive address

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And we stablished his kingdom: and wisdom, and skill to pronounce clear decisions, did we bestow on him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We established his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and eloquence of speech

George Sale · published 1734

And hath the story of the litigants come unto thee? How they climbed the wall into the royal chamber

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Has there come to thee the story of the antagonists when they scaled the chamber wall

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Hath the story of the two pleaders reached thee, O Muhammad, when they mounted the walls of his closet

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Hath the story of the two adversaries come to thy knowledge; when they ascended over the wall into the upper apartment

George Sale · published 1734

How they burst in upon David, and he was afraid of them. They said: Be not afraid! (We are) two litigants, one of whom hath wronged the other, therefor judge aright between us; be not unjust; and show us the fair way

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

when they entered in unto David, and he was startled at them, they said, 'Fear not, we are two antagonists; one of us has injured the other; judge then between us with the truth and be not partial, but guide us to a level way

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

When they entered in upon David, and he was frightened at them, they said, "Be not afraid; we are two opposing parties: one of us hath wronged the other. Judge therefore with truth between us, and be not unjust, but guide us to the right way

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

when they went in unto David, and he was afraid of them. They said, Fear not: We are two adversaries who have a controversy to be decided. The one of us hath wronged the other: Wherefore judge between us with truth, and be not unjust; and direct us into the even way

George Sale · published 1734

Lo! this my brother hath ninety and nine ewes while I had one ewe; and he said: Entrust it to me, and he conquered me in speech

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Verily, this is my brother: he had ninety-nine ewes and I had one ewe; and he said, "Give her over to my charge;" and he overcame me in the discourse

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Now this my brother had ninety and nine ewes, and I had but a single ewe; and he said, make me her keeper. And he over-persuaded me in the dispute

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

This my brother had ninety and nine sheep; and I had only one ewe: And he said, give her me to keep; and he prevailed against me in the discourse which we had together

George Sale · published 1734

(David) said: He hath wronged thee in demanding thine ewe in addition to his ewes, and lo! many partners oppress one another, save such as believe and do good works, and they are few. And David guessed that We had tried him, and he sought forgiveness of his Lord, and he bowed himself and fell down prostrate and repented

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'He wronged thee in asking for thy ewe in addition to his own ewes. Verily, many associates do injure one another, except those who believe and do what is right, and very few are they!' And he thought that we were trying him; and he asked pardon of his Lord and fell down bowing, and did turn

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, "Certainly he hath wronged thee in asking for thine ewe to add her to his own ewes: and truly many associates do one another wrong - except those who believe and do the things that are right; and few indeed are they!" And David perceived that we had tried him; so he asked pardon of his Lord, and fell down and bowed himself and repented

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

David answered, verily he hath wronged thee, in demanding thine ewe as an addition to his own sheep: And many of them who are concerned together in business, wrong one another, except those who believe and do that which is right; but how few are they! And David perceived that We had tried him by this parable, and he asked pardon of his Lord: And he fell down and bowed himself, and repented

George Sale · published 1734

So We forgave him that; and lo! he had access to Our presence and a happy journey's end

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and we pardoned him; for, verily, he has a near approach to us and an excellent resort

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

So we forgave him that his sin; and truly he shall have a high rank with Us, and an excellent retreat in Paradise

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Wherefore We forgave him this fault; and he shall be admitted to approach near unto us, and shall have an excellent place of abode in paradise

George Sale · published 1734

(And it was said unto him): O David! Lo! We have set thee as a viceroy in the earth; therefor judge aright between mankind, and follow not desire that it beguile thee from the way of Allah. Lo! those who wander from the way of Allah have an awful doom, forasmuch as they forgot the Day of Reckoning

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

O David! verily, we have made thee a vicegerent, judge then between men with truth and follow not lust, for it will lead thee astray from the path of god. Verily, those who go astray from the path of God, for them is keen torment, for that they did forget the day of reckoning

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

O David! verily we have made thee our vicegerent upon earth. Judge therefore between men with truth, and follow not thy passions, lest they cause thee to err from the way of God. For they who err from the way of God shall meet with a grievous chastisement, for that they have forgotten the day of reckoning

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

O David, verily We have appointed thee a sovereign prince in the earth: Judge therefore between men with truth; and follow not thy own lust, lest it cause thee to err from the way of God: For those who err from the way of God, shall suffer a severe punishment, because they have forgotten the day of account

George Sale · published 1734

And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto those who disbelieve, from the Fire

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we have not created the heavens and the earth, and what is between the two, in vain. That is what those who misbelieved did think, but woe from the fire to those who misbelieve

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We have not created the heaven and the earth and what is between them for nought. That is the thought of infidels; but woe to the infidels because of the fire

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We have not created the heavens and the earth, and whatever is between them, in vain. This is the opinion of the unbelievers: But woe unto those who believe not, because of the fire of hell

George Sale · published 1734

Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Shall we make those who believe and do right like those who do evil in the earth? or shall we make the pious like the sinners

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Shall we treat those who believe and do the things that are right like those who propagate evil on earth? Shall we treat the God-fearing like the impious

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Shall We deal with those who believe and do good works, as with those who act corruptly in the earth? Shall We deal with the pious as with the wicked

George Sale · published 1734

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

A blessed Book which we have sent down to thee that they may consider its verses, and that those endowed with minds may be mindful

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

A blessed Book have we sent down to thee, that men may meditate its verses, and that those endued with understanding may bear it in mind

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

A blessed book have We sent down unto thee, O Mohammed, that they may attentively meditate on the signs thereof, and that men of understanding may be warned

George Sale · published 1734

And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah)

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we gave to David, Solomon, an excellent servant; verily, he turned frequently to us

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And Solomon gave we unto David. An excellent servant, for he loved to turn him Godward

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

And We gave unto David Solomon; how excellent a servant! For he frequently turned himself unto God

George Sale · published 1734

When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

When there were set before him in the evening the steeds that paw the ground

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Remember when at eventide the prancing chargers were displayed before him

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

When the horses standing on three feet, and touching the ground with the edge of the fourth foot, and swift in the course, were set in parade before him in the evening

George Sale · published 1734

And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

and he said, 'Verily, I have loved the love of good things better than the remembrance of my Lord, until (the sun) was hidden behind the veil

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

And he said, "Truly I have loved the love of earthly goods above the remembrance of my Lord, till the sun hath been hidden by the veil of darkness

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

he said, verily I have loved the love of earthly good above the remembrance of my Lord; and have spent the time in viewing these horses, until the sun is hidden by the vail of night

George Sale · published 1734

(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

bring them back to me;' and he began to sever their legs and necks

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

Bring them back to me." And he began to sever the legs and necks

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

Bring the horses back unto me. And when they were brought back, he began to cut off their legs and their necks

George Sale · published 1734

And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

And we did try Solomon, and we threw upon his throne a form; then he turned repentant

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

We also made trial of Solomon, and placed a phantom on his throne: whereupon he returned to Us (in penitence)

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

We also tried Solomon, and placed on his throne a counterfeit body: Afterwards he turned unto God

George Sale · published 1734

He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower

Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · published 1930

Said he, 'My Lord, pardon me and grant me a kingdom that is not seemly for any one after me; verily, thou art He who grants

Edward Henry Palmer · published 1880

He said, O my Lord! pardon me, and give me a dominion that may not be to any one beside me, for thou art the liberal giver

John Medows Rodwell · published 1861

and said, O Lord, forgive me, and give me a kingdom which may not be obtained by any after me; for thou art the giver of kingdoms

George Sale · published 1734