وَإِنْ عَاقَبْتُمْ فَعَاقِبُوا۟ بِمِثْلِ مَا عُوقِبْتُم بِهِۦ وَلَئِن صَبَرْتُمْ لَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لِّلصَّٰبِرِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)wa'in 'aaqabtum fa'aaqiboo bimithli maa 'ooqibtum bihi wala'in sabartum lahuwa khayrun lilssaabireen
DIN 31635waʾin ʿāqabtum faʿāqibū bimiṯli mā ʿūqibtum bihi walaʾin ṣabartum lahuwa ḫayrun lilṣṣābirīna
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
The translators word this verse differently
Marked words appear in this translation and in no other English translation of this verse. Common small words and older spellings are not marked. The marks show where the wording differs, not where the meaning does.
If you were to retaliate, retaliate to the same degree as the injury done to you. But if you resort to patience-it is better for the patient.
Talal Itani, ClearQuran ·ClearQuran, "God" edition, EPUB·Talal Itani / ClearQuran.com ·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International·retrieved 7 Sep 2026
Translation by Talal Itani, ClearQuran.com https://clearquran.com
If ye punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith ye were afflicted. But if ye endure patiently, verily it is better for the patient
Translation Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired
Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran ·1930 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
But if ye punish, punish (only) as ye were punished; but if ye are patient, it is best for those who are patient
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an ·1880 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
If ye make reprisals, then make them to the same extent that ye were injured: but if ye can endure patiently, best will it be for the patiently enduring
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an ·1861 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
If ye take vengeance on any, take a vengeance proportionable to the wrong which hath been done you; but if ye suffer wrong patiently, verily this will be better for the patient
Translation George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
George Sale, English translation of the Qur'an ·1734 translation, digital edition of unverified printing·None — public domain work ·Public domain — copyright term expired·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
Nëse ndëshkoni, ndëshkoni aq sa ju kanë ndëshkuar. Por, nëse duroni, kjo, pa dyshim, është më mirë për durimtarët.
আর যদি তোমরা (শত্রুদেরকে) শাস্তি দিতে দাও, তবে ঠিক ততটুকু শাস্তি দাও যতটুকু (শাস্তি ইতঃপূর্বে) তোমাদের দেয়া হয়েছে। আর যদি (শক্তি থাকা সত্ত্বেও শাস্তি না দিয়ে) তোমরা ধৈর্যধারণ করো, তবে ধৈর্যশীলদের জন্য সেটাই উত্তম।
Ako hoćete da na nepravdu uzvratite, onda učinite to samo u onolikoj mjeri koliko vam je učinjeno; a ako otrpite, to je, doista, bolje za strpljive.
Ako hoćete da na nepravdu uzvratite, onda učinite to samo u onolikoj mjeri koliko vam je učinjeno; a ako otrpite, to je, doista, bolje za strpljive.
Si on yagginay, haray yagginiree yeru no waɗiranoɗon non. Ko si on muññike, pellet ko ɗuum ɓuri moƴƴan´de muññiiɓe ɓeen.
და თუ სამაგიეროს მიაგებთ, მიაგეთ იმის მსგავსად, რითაც დაისაჯეთ. ხოლო თუ მოითმენთ, ეს უთუოდ უკეთესია მომთმენთათვის.
Und wenn ihr bestraft, so bestraft im gleichen Maß, wie ihr bestraft wurdet. Wenn ihr aber geduldig seid, so ist das fürwahr besser für die Geduldigen.
Αν τιμωρήσετε (ω, πιστοί, τους εχθρούς σας), τιμωρήστε τους με τον ίδιο τρόπο που σας τιμώρησαν (και όχι παραπάνω). Αλλά αν υπομείνετε καρτερικά (και δεν τους τιμωρήσετε παρόλο που έχετε τη δύναμη να το κάνετε), στ’ αλήθεια, αυτό είναι καλύτερο για τους υπομονετικούς.
और यदि तुम बदला लो, तो उतना ही बदला लो जितना तुम्हें कष्ट पहुँचाया गया है। और निःसंदेह यदि तुम सब्र करो तो निश्चय वह सब्र करने वालों के लिए बेहतर है।
Quando punite, punite nello stesso modo in cui siete stati puniti. Ma se pazientate, sarà molto meglio per i pazienti.
126. Ir jei jūs (tikintieji Allaho Vienumą) baudžiate (savo priešą), tada bauskite juos panašiu į tai, kuo jūs buvote kamuojami. Tačiau jei jūs kantriai kenčiate, iš tiesų, tai geriau As-Sabirūn (kantriesiems). [8]
Yoo haaloo (gadoo) bahattan fakkaatuma waan miidhamtaniitiin bahadhaa (irra hincaalchisinaa). Yoo obsitan immoo obsitootaaf isatu caalaadha.
Если вы накажете, то наказывайте подобным тому, как были наказаны вы. Но если вы проявите терпение, то это — лучше для терпеливых.
Ако хоћете да на неправду узвратите, онда учините то само у оноликој мери колико вам је учињено; а ако се стрпите - то је, заиста, боље за стрпљиве.
Na mkilipiza, basi lipizeni sawa na vile mlivyoadhibiwa. Na ikiwa mtasubiri, basi hakika hivyo ni bora zaidi kwa wanaosubiri.
Om ni besvarar [ett angrepp som ni utsatts för], låt det ske på samma sätt som ni själva har behandlats felaktigt. Men om ni visar tålamod, är det säkerligen bättre för er som har tålamod.
Eğer ceza verecekseniz, size yapılanın misliyle cezalandırın. Eğer sabrederseniz; elbette bu, sabredenler için daha hayırlıdır.
اور اگر بدلہ لو بھی تو بالکل اتنا ہی جتنا صدمہ تمہیں پہنچایا گیا ہو اور اگر صبر کرلو تو بےشک صابروں کے لئے یہی بہتر ہے.[1]
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إِنَّمَا جُعِلَ ٱلسَّبْتُ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ ٱخْتَلَفُوا۟ فِيهِ وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَيَحْكُمُ بَيْنَهُمْ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ فِيمَا كَانُوا۟ فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)innamaa ju'ila s-sabtu 'alaa lladheena khtalafoo feehi wa'inna rabbaka layahkumu baynahum yawma l-qiyaamati feemaa kaanoo feehi yakhtalifoon
DIN 31635ʾinnamā ǧuʿila s-sabtu ʿalā llaḏīna ḫtalafū fīhi waʾinna rabbaka layaḥkumu baynahum yawma l-qiyāmati fīmā kānū fīhi yaḫtalifūna
The Sabbath was decreed only for those who differed about it. Your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection regarding their differences.
The Sabbath was appointed only for those who differed concerning it, and lo! thy Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that wherein they used to differ
The Sabbath was only made for those who dispute thereon; but, verily, thy Lord will judge between them on the resurrection day concerning that whereon they do dispute
The Sabbath was only ordained for those who differed about it: and of a truth thy Lord will decide between them on the day of resurrection as to the subject of their disputes
The sabbath was only appointed unto those who differed with their prophet concerning it; and thy Lord will surely judge between them, on the day of resurrection, as to that concerning which they differed
ٱدْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِٱلْحِكْمَةِ وَٱلْمَوْعِظَةِ ٱلْحَسَنَةِ وَجَٰدِلْهُم بِٱلَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن ضَلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِٱلْمُهْتَدِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)ud'u ilaa sabeeli rabbika bil-hikmati wal-maw'izati l-hasanati wajaadilhum billatee hiya ahsanu inna rabbaka huwa a'lamu biman dalla 'an sabeelihi wahuwa a'lamu bil-muhtadeen
DIN 31635udʿu ʾilā sabīli rabbika bil-ḥikmati wal-mawʿiẓati l-ḥasanati waǧādilhum billatī hiya ʾaḥsanu ʾinna rabbaka huwa ʾaʿlamu biman ḍalla ʿan sabīlihi wahuwa ʾaʿlamu bil-muhtadīna
Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good advice, and debate with them in the most dignified manner. Your Lord is aware of those who stray from His path, and He is aware of those who are guided.
Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His way, and He is Best Aware of those who go aright
Call unto the way of thy Lord with wisdom and goodly warning; and wrangle with them in the kindest way; verily, thy Lord He knows best who has erred from His way, for He knows best the guided ones
Summon thou to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and with kindly warning: dispute with them in the kindest manner: thy Lord best knoweth those who stray from his way, and He best knoweth those who have yielded to his guidance
Invite men unto the way of thy Lord, by wisdom, and mild exhortation; and dispute with them in the most condescending manner: For thy Lord well knoweth him who strayeth from his path, and He well knoweth those who are rightly directed
16:126 — the verse above
وَٱصْبِرْ وَمَا صَبْرُكَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَلَا تَحْزَنْ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا تَكُ فِى ضَيْقٍ مِّمَّا يَمْكُرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wasbir wamaa sabruka illaa billaahi walaa tahzan 'alayhim walaa taku fee dayqin mimmaa yamkuroon
DIN 31635waṣbir wamā ṣabruka ʾillā billāhi walā taḥzan ʿalayhim walā taku fī ḍayqin mimmā yamkurūna
The translators word this verse differently
So be patient. Your patience is solely from God. And do not grieve over them, and do not be stressed by their schemes.
Endure thou patiently (O Muhammad). Thine endurance is only by (the help of) Allah. Grieve not for them, and be not in distress because of that which they devise
Be thou patient then; but thy patience is only in God's hands. Do not grieve about them; and be not in a strait at their craftiness
Endure then with patience. But thy patient endurance must be sought in none but God. And be not grieved about the infidels, and be not troubled at their devices
Wherefore do thou bear opposition with patience; but thy patience shall not be practicable, unless with God's assistance. And be not thou grieved on account of the unbelievers; neither be thou troubled for that which they subtly devise
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوا۟ وَّٱلَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)inna llaaha ma'a lladheena taqaw wwalladheena hum muhsinoon
DIN 31635ʾinna llāha maʿa llaḏīna taqaw wwallaḏīna hum muḥsinūna
God is with those who are righteous and those who are virtuous.
Lo! Allah is with those who keep their duty unto Him and those who are doers of good
verily, God is with those who fear Him, and with those who do well
for God is with those who fear him and do good deeds
for God is with those who fear Him, and are upright
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وَإِنْ عَاقَبْتُمْ فَعَاقِبُوا بِمِثْلِ مَا عُوقِبْتُم بِهِ وَلَئِن صَبَرْتُمْ لَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لِّلصَّابِرِينَ
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