وَعَلَّمْنَٰهُ صَنْعَةَ لَبُوسٍ لَّكُمْ لِتُحْصِنَكُم مِّنۢ بَأْسِكُمْ فَهَلْ أَنتُمْ شَٰكِرُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wa'allamnaahu san'ata laboosin lakum lituhsinakum min ba'sikum fahal antum shaakiroon
DIN 31635waʿallamnāhu ṣanʿata labūsin lakum lituḥṣinakum min baʾsikum fahal ʾantum šākirūna
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And We taught him the making of shields for you, to protect you from your violence. Are you, then, appreciative?
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
And We taught him the art of making garments (of mail) to protect you in your daring. Are ye then thankful
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
And we taught him the art of making coats of mail for you, to shield you from each other's violence; are ye then grateful
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
And we taught David the art of making mail for you, to defend you from each other's violence: will ye therefore be thankful
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
And We taught him the art of making coats of mail for you, that they may defend you in your wars: Will ye therefore be thankful
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
Ne i mësuam atij (Davudit) punimin e parzmoreve për ju, që të mbroheni në betejë. A nuk po falënderoni?!
আমি তাকে তোমাদের জন্য বর্ম (যুদ্ধের পোশাক) তৈরির কৌশল শিখিয়েছিলাম, যাতে তা তোমাদেরকে তোমাদের পারস্পরিক যুদ্ধের আঘাত থেকে রক্ষা করে। সুতরাং, তোমরা কি কৃতজ্ঞ হবে?
I naučismo ga da izrađuje pancire za vas da vas štite u borbi s neprijateljem – pa zašto niste zahvalni?
I naučismo ga da izrađuje pancire za vas da vas štite u borbi s neprijateljem – pa zašto niste zahvalni?
Min nganndini [Daawuuda] moƴƴinngol mekeñaaji fii mo'on, fii yo ɗi ndeen on immorde e hare mo'on. Taw si onon ko on jarnooɓe?
და ვასწავლეთ [ შუამავალ დაუდს] აბჯრის გაკეთება თქვენთვის, რათა დაეცავით [ო, ადამიანნო] მისით საფრთხისაგან და, ნუთუ თქვენ (მაინც) არ ხართ მადლიერნი?!
Und Wir lehrten ihn (also Dawud) die Herstellung von Panzerkleidung für euch, damit sie euch vor eurer (gegenseitigen) Kampfkraft schütze. Wollt ihr nun dankbar sein?
Του διδάξαμε (στον Δαβίδ) πώς να φτιάξει πανοπλίες για να σας προστατεύουν κατά τη μάχη σας. Θα είστε, λοιπόν, ευγνώμονες;
तथा हमने उन्हें (दाऊद को) तुम्हारे लिए कवच बनाना सिखाया, ताकि वह तुम्हारी लड़ाई से तुम्हारी रक्षा करे। तो क्या तुम शुक्रिया अदा करने वाले हो?
E gli insegnammo a fabbricare corazze per proteggervi dai vostri colpi: ne siete riconoscenti?
80. Ir Mes išmokėme jį geležinių šarvinių marškinių (mūšiams) gamybos, kad apsaugotų jus jūsų kovoje. Ar jūs esate dėkingi?
Uffata sibiilaa kan isiniif tahe isa barsiifne. lola keessanirraa akka isin tiiysituuf jecha, Sila isin (Nu) galatoomfattootaa?
И Мы научили его ремеслу изготовления кольчуг для вас, чтобы они защищали вас в ваших сражениях. Так будете ли вы благодарны?
И научили смо га да израђује панцире за вас да вас штите у борби са непријатељем, па зашто нисте захвални?
Na tukamfundisha kuunda mavazi ya vita kwa ajili yenu ili yawahifadhi katika kupigana kwenu. Je, mtakuwa wenye kushukuru?
Vi lärde honom hur man tillverkar rustningar, för att skydda er i strid. Ska ni då inte vara tacksamma?
Bir de Davûd’a, sizin için, zırh yapma sanatını öğrettik ki, savaşlarınızda sizi korusun. Şimdi siz şükrediyor musunuz?
اور ہم نے اسے تمہارے لئے لباس بنانے کی کاریگری سکھائی تاکہ لڑائی کے ضرر سے تمہارا بچاؤ ہو[1] ۔ کیا تم شکر گزار بنو گے؟
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وَدَاوُۥدَ وَسُلَيْمَٰنَ إِذْ يَحْكُمَانِ فِى ٱلْحَرْثِ إِذْ نَفَشَتْ فِيهِ غَنَمُ ٱلْقَوْمِ وَكُنَّا لِحُكْمِهِمْ شَٰهِدِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)wadaawooda wasulaymaana idh yahkumaani fee l-harthi idh nafashat feehi ghanamu l-qawmi wakunnaa lihukmihim shaahideen
DIN 31635wadāwūda wasulaymāna ʾiḏ yaḥkumāni fī l-ḥarṯi ʾiḏ nafašat fīhi ġanamu l-qawmi wakunnā liḥukmihim šāhidīna
And David and Solomon, when they gave judgment in the case of the field, when some people's sheep wandered therein by night; and We were witnesses to their judgment.
And David and Solomon, when they gave judgment concerning the field, when people's sheep had strayed and browsed therein by night; and We were witnesses to their judgment
And David and Solomon, when they gave judgment concerning the field, when some people's sheep had strayed therein at night; and we testified to their judgment
And David and Solomon; when they gave judgment concerning a field when some people's sheep had caused a waste therein; and we were witnesses of their judgment
And remember David, and Solomon, when they pronounced judgment concerning a field, when the sheep of certain people had fed therein by night, having no shepherd; and We were witnesses of their judgment
فَفَهَّمْنَٰهَا سُلَيْمَٰنَ وَكُلًّا ءَاتَيْنَا حُكْمًا وَعِلْمًا وَسَخَّرْنَا مَعَ دَاوُۥدَ ٱلْجِبَالَ يُسَبِّحْنَ وَٱلطَّيْرَ وَكُنَّا فَٰعِلِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)fafahhamnaahaa sulaymaana wakullan aataynaa hukman wa'ilman wasakhkharnaa ma'a daawooda l-jibaala yusabbihna wat-tayra wakunnaa faa'ileen
DIN 31635fafahhamnāhā sulaymāna wakullan ʾātaynā ḥukman waʿilman wasaḫḫarnā maʿa dāwūda l-ǧibāla yusabbiḥna waṭ-ṭayra wakunnā fāʿilīna
And so We made Solomon understand it, and to each We gave wisdom and knowledge. And We subjected the mountains along with David to sing Our praises, and the birds as well-surely We did.
And We made Solomon to understand (the case); and unto each of them We gave judgment and knowledge. And we subdued the hills and the birds to hymn (His) praise along with David. We were the doers (thereof)
and this we gave Solomon to understand. To each of them we gave judgment and knowledge; and to David we subjected the mountains to celebrate our praises, and the birds too,- it was we who did it
And we gave Solomon insight into the affair; and on both of them we bestowed wisdom and knowledge. And we constrained the mountains and the birds to join with David in our praise: Our doing was it
And We gave the understanding thereof unto Solomon. And on all of them We bestowed wisdom, and knowledge. And We compelled the mountains to praise Us with David; and the birds also: And We did this
21:80 — the verse above
وَلِسُلَيْمَٰنَ ٱلرِّيحَ عَاصِفَةً تَجْرِى بِأَمْرِهِۦٓ إِلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ ٱلَّتِى بَٰرَكْنَا فِيهَا وَكُنَّا بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَٰلِمِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)walisulaymaana r-reeha 'aasifatan tajree bi'amrihi ilaa l-'ardi llatee baaraknaa feehaa wakunnaa bikulli shay'in 'aalimeen
DIN 31635walisulaymāna r-rīḥa ʿāṣifatan taǧrī biʾamrihi ʾilā l-ʾarḍi llatī bāraknā fīhā wakunnā bikulli šayʾin ʿālimīna
And to Solomon the stormy wind, blowing at His command towards the land that We have blessed. We are aware of everything.
And unto Solomon (We subdued) the wind in its raging. It set by his command toward the land which We had blessed. And of everything We are Aware
And to Solomon (we subjected) the wind blowing stormily, to run on at his bidding to the land which Ave have blessed, - for all things did we know
And to Solomon we subjected we subjected the strongly blowing wind; it sped at his bidding to the land we had blessed; for we know all things
And unto Solomon We subjected a strong wind; it ran at his command to the land whereon We had bestowed our blessing: And We knew all things
وَمِنَ ٱلشَّيَٰطِينِ مَن يَغُوصُونَ لَهُۥ وَيَعْمَلُونَ عَمَلًا دُونَ ذَٰلِكَ وَكُنَّا لَهُمْ حَٰفِظِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)wamina sh-shayaateeni man yaghoosoona lahu waya'maloona 'amalan doona dhaalika wakunnaa lahum haafizeen
DIN 31635wamina š-šayāṭīni man yaġūṣūna lahu wayaʿmalūna ʿamalan dūna ḏālika wakunnā lahum ḥāfiẓīna
The translators word this verse differently
And of the devils were some that dived for him, and performed other, lesser tasks. But We kept them restrained.
And of the evil ones (subdued We unto him) some who dived (for pearls) for him and did other work, and We were warders unto them
and some devils to dive for him, and to do other works beside that; and we kept guard over them
And sundry Satans who should dive for him and perform other work beside: and we kept watch over them
And We also subjected unto his command divers of the devils, who might dive to get pearls for him, and perform other work besides this; and We watched over them
EditionTanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) ·Uthmani, Version 1.1·Tanzil Project ·Creative Commons Attribution 3.0·retrieved 24 Aug 2026
وَعَلَّمْنَاهُ صَنْعَةَ لَبُوسٍ لَّكُمْ لِتُحْصِنَكُم مِّن بَأْسِكُمْ فَهَلْ أَنتُمْ شَاكِرُونَ
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