وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا دَاوُۥدَ وَسُلَيْمَٰنَ عِلْمًا وَقَالَا ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِى فَضَّلَنَا عَلَىٰ كَثِيرٍ مِّنْ عِبَادِهِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)walaqad aataynaa daawooda wasulaymaana 'ilman waqaalaa l-hamdu lillaahi lladhee faddalanaa 'alaa katheerin min 'ibaadihi l-mu'mineen
DIN 31635walaqad ʾātaynā dāwūda wasulaymāna ʿilman waqālā l-ḥamdu lillāhi llaḏī faḍḍalanā ʿalā kaṯīrin min ʿibādihi l-muʾminīna
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And We gave David and Solomon knowledge. They said, "Praise God, who has favored us over many of His believing servants."
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 verily gave knowledge unto David and Solomon, and they said: Praise be to Allah, Who hath preferred us above many of His believing slaves
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 gave David and Solomon knowledge; and they both said, 'Praise belongs to God, who hath preferred us over many of His servants who believe
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 of old we gave knowledge to David and Solomon: and they said, "Praise be to God, who hath made us to excel many of his believing servants
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
We heretofore bestowed knowledge on David and Solomon; and they said, praise be unto God, who hath made us more excellent than many of his faithful servants
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
Edhe Davudit e Sulejmanit u dhamë dituri e ata thanë: "Lavdërimi i takon Allahut, i Cili na nderoi mbi shumë robër të Tij besimtarë."
আর অবশ্যই আমি দাঊদ ও সুলাইমানকে জ্ঞান দান করেছি এবং তারা উভয়ে (আল্লাহর কৃতজ্ঞতা আদায়ার্থে) বললো: ‘সকল প্রশংসা আল্লাহর জন্যই, যিনি তাঁর অনেক মু’মিন বান্দাদের ওপর আমাদেরকে মর্যাদা দান করেছেন।’(৩)
Davudu i Sulejmanu smo znanje dali i oni su govorili: “Hvala Allahu Koji nas je odlikovao iznad mnogih vjernika, robova Svojih!”
Davidu i Solomonu smo znanje dali i oni su govorili: “Hvala Allahu Koji nas je odlikovao iznad mnogih vjernika, robova Svojih!”
Gooŋɗii Min ngokkii Daawuuda e Sulaymaana Ganndal ɓe maaki: "Yettoore nden woodanii Alla On ɓurnuɗo min e dow ɗuuɗuɓe immorde e jeyaaɓe makko gooŋɗinɓe ɓen".
და [მე ვფიცავ, რომ] ვუბოძეთ [შუამავალ] დაუდს და სულეიმანს ცოდნა, და თქვეს: «ქება-დიდება ალლაჰს, რომელმაც უპირატესობა მოგვცა თავისი მრავალი მორწმუნე მსახურის წინაშე!»
Und Wir gaben ja bereits Dawud und Sulayman Wissen. Und beide sagten: „Das Lob gebührt Allah, Der uns gegenüber vielen Seiner gläubigen Diener bevorzugt hat!“
Πράγματι, δώσαμε γνώση στον Δαβίδ και στον Σολομώντα. Είπαν: «Όλος ο έπαινος και όλη η δόξα ανήκουν στον Αλλάχ, που μας ευνόησε πάνω από πολλούς από τους πιστούς δούλους Του.»
और निःसंदेह हमने दाऊद तथा सुलैमान को ज्ञान[2] प्रदान किया और उन दोनों ने कहा : सारी प्रशंसा अल्लाह के लिए है, जिसने हमें अपने बहुत-से ईमानवाले बंदों पर श्रेष्ठता प्रदान की।
E abbiamo concesso a Dāwūd e a Suleymēn scienza; loro dissero: «La Lode sia ad Allāh + per averci prescelti a molti altri suoi fedeli servi!»
15. Ir iš tiesų Mes suteikėme žinojimą Davūdui (Dovydui) ir Suleimanui (Saliamonui) ir jie abu sakė: „Visa šlovė ir padėka Allahui, Kuris iškėlė mus virš daugybės Savo tikinčių vergų!”
Dhugumatti, Daawuudiifi (ilma isaa) Suleeymaaniif beekumsa kennineerra. Isaan lamaan nijedhan “faaruun hundi kan Rabbii Isa gabroota Isaa mu’uminootaa baay’ee irra nu caalchiseeti".
И действительно, Мы даровали Дауду и Сулейману знание, и они сказали: «Хвала Аллаху, Который оказал нам предпочтение над многими из Своих верующих рабов».
Давиду и Соломону смо дали знање и они су говорили: „Хвала Аллаху Који нас је одликовао над многим Својим слугама верницима!“
Na hakika tuliwapa Daudi na Suleiman elimu, na wakasema: Alhamdu Lillahi (Kuhimidiwa kote ni kwa Mwenyezi Mungu) aliyetufadhilisha kuliko wengi katika waja wake Waumini.
Vi skänkte förvisso kunskap till både David och Salomo. Och de sa: ”All lovprisning tillkommer Gud som har privilegierat oss framför många av sina troende tjänare!”
Andolsun biz Dâvud’a ve Süleyman’a bir ilim verdik. İkisi de: “Bizi mümin kullarının pek çoğuna üstün kılan Allah’a hamdolsun” dediler.
اور ہم نے یقیناً داؤد اور سلیمان کو علم دے رکھا تھا[1] ۔ اور دونوں نے کہا، تعریف اس اللہ کے لیے ہے جس نے ہمیں اپنے بہت سے ایماندار بندوں پر فضیلت عطا فرمائی ہے.
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فَلَمَّا جَآءَتْهُمْ ءَايَٰتُنَا مُبْصِرَةً قَالُوا۟ هَٰذَا سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ
Easy-read (simplified)falammaa jaa'athum aayaatunaa mubsiratan qaaloo haadhaa sihrun mubeen
DIN 31635falammā ǧāʾathum ʾāyātunā mubṣiratan qālū hāḏā siḥrun mubīnun
Yet when Our enlightening signs came to them, they said, "This is obvious witchcraft."
But when Our tokens came unto them, plain to see, they said: This is mere magic
And when our signs came to them visibly, they said, 'This is obvious sorcery
And when our signs were wrought in their very sight, they said, "This is plain magic
And when our visible signs had come unto them, they said, this is manifest sorcery
وَجَحَدُوا۟ بِهَا وَٱسْتَيْقَنَتْهَآ أَنفُسُهُمْ ظُلْمًا وَعُلُوًّا فَٱنظُرْ كَيْفَ كَانَ عَٰقِبَةُ ٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ
Easy-read (simplified)wajahadoo bihaa wastayqanathaa anfusuhum zulman wa'uluwwan faanzur kayfa kaana 'aaqibatu l-mufsideen
DIN 31635waǧaḥadū bihā wastayqanathā ʾanfusuhum ẓulman waʿuluwwan fānẓur kayfa kāna ʿāqibatu l-mufsidīna
The translators word this verse differently
And they rejected them, although their souls were certain of them, out of wickedness and pride. So see how the outcome was for the mischief-makers.
And they denied them, though their souls acknowledged them, for spite and arrogance. Then see the nature of the consequence for the wrong-doers
and they gainsaid them - though their souls made sure of them - unjustly, haughtily; but, behold what was the end of the evildoers
And though in their souls they knew them to be true, yet in their wickedness and pride they denied them. But see what was the end of the corrupt doers
And they denied them, although their souls certainly knew them to be from God, out of iniquity and pride: But behold what was the end of the corrupt doers
27:15 — the verse above
وَوَرِثَ سُلَيْمَٰنُ دَاوُۥدَ وَقَالَ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ عُلِّمْنَا مَنطِقَ ٱلطَّيْرِ وَأُوتِينَا مِن كُلِّ شَىْءٍ إِنَّ هَٰذَا لَهُوَ ٱلْفَضْلُ ٱلْمُبِينُ
Easy-read (simplified)wawaritha sulaymaanu daawooda waqaala yaa ayyuhaa n-naasu 'ullimnaa mantiqa t-tayri wa'ooteenaa min kulli shay'in inna haadhaa lahuwa l-fadlu l-mubeen
DIN 31635wawariṯa sulaymānu dāwūda waqāla yā ʾayyuhā n-nāsu ʿullimnā manṭiqa ṭ-ṭayri waʾūtīnā min kulli šayʾin ʾinna hāḏā lahuwa l-faḍlu l-mubīnu
And Solomon succeeded David. He said, "O people, we were taught the language of birds, and we were given from everything. This is indeed a real blessing."
And Solomon was David's heir. And he said: O mankind! Lo! we have been taught the language of birds, and have been given (abundance) of all things. This surely is evident favour
And Solomon was David's heir; and said, 'O ye folk! we have been taught the speech of birds, and we have been given everything; verily, this is an obvious grace
And in knowledge Solomon was David's heir. And he said, "O men, we have been taught the speech of birds, and are endued with everything. This is indeed a clear boon from God
And Solomon was David's heir; and he said, O men, we have been taught the speech of birds, and have had all things bestowed on us; this is manifest excellence
وَحُشِرَ لِسُلَيْمَٰنَ جُنُودُهُۥ مِنَ ٱلْجِنِّ وَٱلْإِنسِ وَٱلطَّيْرِ فَهُمْ يُوزَعُونَ
Easy-read (simplified)wahushira lisulaymaana junooduhu mina l-jinni wal-'insi wat-tayri fahum yooza'oon
DIN 31635waḥušira lisulaymāna ǧunūduhu mina l-ǧinni wal-ʾinsi waṭ-ṭayri fahum yūzaʿūna
To the service of Solomon were mobilized his troops of sprites, and men, and birds-all held in strict order.
And there were gathered together unto Solomon his armies of the jinn and humankind, and of the birds, and they were set in battle order
And assembled for Solomon were his hosts of the ginns, and men, and birds, and they were marshalled
And to Solomon were gathered his hosts of Djinn and men and birds, and they were marched on in bands
And his armies were gathered together unto Solomon, consisting of genii, and men, and birds; and they were led in distinct bands
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وَلَقَدْ آتَيْنَا دَاوُودَ وَسُلَيْمَانَ عِلْمًا وَقَالَا الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي فَضَّلَنَا عَلَىٰ كَثِيرٍ مِّنْ عِبَادِهِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
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