وَلَقَدْ ءَاتَيْنَا دَاوُۥدَ مِنَّا فَضْلًا يَٰجِبَالُ أَوِّبِى مَعَهُۥ وَٱلطَّيْرَ وَأَلَنَّا لَهُ ٱلْحَدِيدَ
Easy-read (simplified)walaqad aataynaa daawooda minnaa fadlan yaa jibaalu awwibee ma'ahu wat-tayra wa'alannaa lahu l-hadeed
DIN 31635walaqad ʾātaynā dāwūda minnā faḍlan yā ǧibālu ʾawwibī maʿahu waṭ-ṭayra waʾalannā lahu l-ḥadīda
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We bestowed upon David favor from Us: "O mountains, and birds: echo with him." And We softened iron for him.
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And assuredly We gave David grace from Us, (saying): O ye hills and birds, echo his psalms of praise! And We made the iron supple unto him
Translation Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran·Public domain — copyright term expired
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And we did give David grace from us, 'O ye mountains! echo (God's praises) with him, and ye birds!' and we softened for him iron
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
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Of old bestowed we on David a gift, our special boon: - "Ye mountains and ye birds answer his songs of praise." And we made the iron soft for him
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
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We heretofore bestowed on David excellence from Us: And We said, O mountains, sing alternate praises with him; and We obliged the birds also to join therein. And We softened the iron for him
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
Me të vërtetë, Ne i dhuruam Davudit mirësi nga ana Jonë (dhe thamë): "O male, thurni lavde (për Allahun) bashkë me të, e edhe ju, o zogj!" Gjithashtu, Ne ia zbutëm hekurin.
আর অবশ্যই আমি আমার পক্ষ থেকে দাঊদকে মর্যাদা (৩)দান করেছি। আমি আদেশ করলামঃ ‘হে পর্বতমালা, তোমরা দাঊদের সাথে আমার পবিত্রতা ঘোষণা কর’ এবং পাখিদেরকেও। আর আমি তার জন্য লোহাকে নরম করে দিয়েছিলাম, (৩) এখানে ফাদল দ্বারা মর্যাদা, নবুওয়্যাত, রাজত্ব ও অনুগ্রহকে বুঝানো হয়েছে।
Mi smo Davudu od Nas dobro dali: “O brda, ponavljajte zajedno s njim hvalu i vi, ptice!” – i omekšali smo mu gvožđe.
Mi smo Davidu od Nas dobro dali: “O brda, ponavljajte zajedno s njim hvalu i vi, ptice!” i omekšali smo mu gvožđe.
Gooŋɗii Min ngokkii Daawuuda ɓural, immorde e Amen. [Min mbi'i]: "eey mon pelle e colli, cubbunhinodee e makko. Min newinani mo (tafugol) njamndi ndin.
და აი, ჩვენ უკვე ვუბოძეთ [შუამავალ] დაუდს ჩვენგან განსაკუთრებული სიკეთე: «ჰეი, მთებო! ადიდეთ თქვენი უფალი მასთან ერთად [დაუდთან], და ჩიტებო, თქვენც ადიდეთ!» და რკინა დავურბილეთ მას [ისე, რომ მის ხელში იგი რბილი გახდა, როგორც ცომი].
Und Wir gaben ja bereits Dawud eine Huld von Uns. - „Ihr Berge, preist (Allah) im Widerhall mit ihm, und auch ihr Vögel.“ Und Wir machten für ihn das Eisen geschmeidig:
Πράγματι, έχουμε δώσει εύνοιες από Εμάς στον Δαβίδ: «Ω, βουνά! Επαινέστε τον Αλλάχ όταν Τον επαινέσει και αυτός, και τα πουλιά επίσης!» Και κάναμε το σίδερο μαλακό γι' αυτόν.
तथा हमने दाऊद को अपना अनुग्रह[8] प्रदान किया। ऐ पर्वतो! उसके साथ अल्लाह की पवित्रता बयान करो[9] तथा पक्षियों को भी (यही आदेश दिया) तथा हमने उसके लिए लोहा को नरम कर दिया।
E abbiamo concesso a Dāwūd una grazia: «O montagne, obbedite a lui, così come gli uccelli!» E gli abbiamo reso il ferro duttile,
10. Ir iš tiesų, Mes suteikėme malonę Davūdui (Dovydui) nuo Mūsų (sakydami): „Ei jūs kalnai, garbinkite (Allahą) su juo! Ir jūs paukščiai (taip pat)!“ Ir Mes padarėme geležį minkštą jam.“
Dhugumatti, Nuti Daawudiif tola Nu biraa ta’e kennineerra. “Yaa gaarreenii! isa (Daawudii) wajjin (Rabbiin) faarsaa sinbirris” (jenne). Sibiila isaaf laaffifnee jirra.[3]
Действительно, Мы даровали Дауду от Нас милость: «О горы, вторьте вместе с ним, и [вы,] птицы!» И Мы смягчили для него железо.
Ми смо Давиду Нашу милост указали: „О брда, понављајте заједно са њим хвалу, и ви, птице!“ - И омекшали смо му гвожђе.
Na tulimpa Daudi fadhila kutoka kwetu, tukasema: "Enyi milima, karirini kumtakasa Mwenyezi Mungu pamoja naye! Na ndege pia." Na tukamlainishia chuma.
Vi gav David vår särskilda välsignelse [och befallde]: ”Berg och fåglar! Lovprisa oss tillsammans med honom!” Och vi gjorde järnet mjukt och medgörligt för honom.
Dâvud’a katımızdan bir lütuf verdik. "Ey dağlar ve kuşlar! Dâvud’la tespih edin." Onun için demiri de yumuşattık.
اور ہم نے داؤد پر اپنا فضل کیا[1] ، اے پہاڑو! اس کے ساتھ رغبت سے تسبیح پڑھا کرو اور پرندوں کو بھی[2] (یہی حکم ہے) اور ہم نے اس کے لئے لوہا نرم کردیا.[3]
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أَفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا أَم بِهِۦ جِنَّةٌۢ بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ بِٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ فِى ٱلْعَذَابِ وَٱلضَّلَٰلِ ٱلْبَعِيدِ
Easy-read (simplified)aftaraa 'alaa llaahi kadhiban am bihi jinnatun bali lladheena laa yu'minoona bil-'aakhirati fee l-'adhaabi wad-dalaali l-ba'eed
DIN 31635ʾaftarā ʿalā llāhi kaḏiban ʾam bihi ǧinnatun bali llaḏīna lā yuʾminūna bil-ʾāḫirati fī l-ʿaḏābi waḍ-ḍalāli l-baʿīdi
Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?" Indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are in torment, and far astray.
Hath he invented a lie concerning Allah, or is there in him a madness? Nay, but those who disbelieve in the Hereafter are in torment and far error
he has forged against God a lie, or there is a ginn in him;' - nay, those who believe not in the hereafter are in the torment and in the remote error
He deviseth a lie about God, or there is a djinn in him," but they who believe not in the next life, shall incur the chastisement, and be lost in the mazes of estrangement from God
He hath forged a lie concerning God, or rather he is distracted. But they who believe not in the life to come, shall fall into punishment and a wide error
أَفَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ إِلَىٰ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُم مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِن نَّشَأْ نَخْسِفْ بِهِمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ أَوْ نُسْقِطْ عَلَيْهِمْ كِسَفًا مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَـَٔايَةً لِّكُلِّ عَبْدٍ مُّنِيبٍ
Easy-read (simplified)afalam yaraw ilaa maa bayna aydeehim wamaa khalfahum mina s-samaa'i wal-'ardi in nasha' nakhsif bihimu l-'arda aw nusqit 'alayhim kisafan mina s-samaa'i inna fee dhaalika la'aayatan likulli 'abdin muneeb
DIN 31635ʾafalam yaraw ʾilā mā bayna ʾaydīhim wamā ḫalfahum mina s-samāʾi wal-ʾarḍi ʾin našaʾ naḫsif bihimu l-ʾarḍa ʾaw nusqiṭ ʿalayhim kisafan mina s-samāʾi ʾinna fī ḏālika laʾāyatan likulli ʿabdin munībin
Do they not reflect upon what lies before them and behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We will, We can make the earth cave in beneath them, or make pieces of the sky fall down on them. In that is a sign for every devout servant.
Have they not observed what is before them and what is behind them of the sky and the earth? If We will, We can make the earth swallow them, or cause obliteration from the sky to fall on them. Lo! herein surely is a portent for every slave who turneth (to Allah) repentant
Have they not looked at what is before them and what is behind them of the heaven and the earth? if we pleased we would cleave the earth open with them, or we would make to fall upon them a portion of the heaven; verily, in that is a sign to every repentant servant
What! have they never contemplated that which is before them and behind them, the Heaven and the Earth? If such were our pleasure, we could sink them into that Earth, or cause a portion of that Heaven to fall upon them! herein truly is a sign for our every returning servant
Have they not therefore considered what is before them, and what is behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We please, We will cause the earth to open and swallow them up, or will cause a piece of the heaven to fall upon them: Verily herein is a sign unto every servant, who turneth unto God
34:10 — the verse above
أَنِ ٱعْمَلْ سَٰبِغَٰتٍ وَقَدِّرْ فِى ٱلسَّرْدِ وَٱعْمَلُوا۟ صَٰلِحًا إِنِّى بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ بَصِيرٌ
Easy-read (simplified)ani 'mal saabighaatin waqaddir fee s-sardi wa'maloo saalihan innee bimaa ta'maloona baseer
DIN 31635ʾani ʿmal sābiġātin waqaddir fī s-sardi waʿmalū ṣāliḥan ʾinnī bimā taʿmalūna baṣīrun
The translators word this verse differently
"Make coats of armor, and measure the links well; and work righteousness. I am Observant of everything you do."
Saying: Make thou long coats of mail and measure the links (thereof). And do ye right. Lo! I am Seer of what ye do
Make thou coats of mail and adapt the rings thereof, and do right; verily, I at what ye do do look
Make coats of mail, and arrange its plates; and work ye righteousness; for I behold your actions
saying, make thereof complete coats of mail, and rightly dispose the small plates which compose the same: And work ye righteousness, O family of David; for I see that which ye do
وَلِسُلَيْمَٰنَ ٱلرِّيحَ غُدُوُّهَا شَهْرٌ وَرَوَاحُهَا شَهْرٌ وَأَسَلْنَا لَهُۥ عَيْنَ ٱلْقِطْرِ وَمِنَ ٱلْجِنِّ مَن يَعْمَلُ بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِۦ وَمَن يَزِغْ مِنْهُمْ عَنْ أَمْرِنَا نُذِقْهُ مِنْ عَذَابِ ٱلسَّعِيرِ
Easy-read (simplified)walisulaymaana r-reeha ghuduwwuhaa shahrun warawaahuhaa shahrun wa'asalnaa lahu 'ayna l-qitri wamina l-jinni man ya'malu bayna yadayhi bi'idhni rabbihi waman yazigh minhum 'an amrinaa nudhiqhu min 'adhaabi s-sa'eer
DIN 31635walisulaymāna r-rīḥa ġuduwwuhā šahrun warawāḥuhā šahrun waʾasalnā lahu ʿayna l-qiṭri wamina l-ǧinni man yaʿmalu bayna yadayhi biʾiḏni rabbihi waman yaziġ minhum ʿan ʾamrinā nuḏiqhu min ʿaḏābi s-saʿīri
And for Solomon the wind-its outward journey was one month, and its return journey was one month. And We made a spring of tar flow for him. And there were sprites that worked under him, by the leave of his Lord. But whoever of them swerved from Our command, We make him taste of the punishment of the Inferno.
And unto Solomon (We gave) the wind, whereof the morning course was a month's journey and the evening course a month's journey, and We caused the fount of copper to gush forth for him, and (We gave him) certain of the jinn who worked before him by permission of his Lord. And such of them as deviated from Our command, them We caused to taste the punishment of flaming Fire
And to Solomon the wind; its morning journey was a month, and its evening journey was a month; and we made to flow for him a fountain of molten brass; and of the ginns some to work before him by the permission of his Lord; and whoso swerves amongst them from our bidding we will give him to taste the torment and the blaze
And unto Solomon did we subject the wind, which travelled in the morning a month's journey, and a month's journey in the evening. And we made a fountain of molten brass to flow for him. And of the Djinn were some who worked in his presence, by the will of his Lord; and such of them as swerved from our bidding will we cause to taste the torment of the flame
And We made the wind subject unto Solomon: It blew in the morning for a month, and in the evening for a month. And We made a fountain of molten brass to flow for him. And some of the genii were obliged to work in his presence, by the will of his Lord; and whoever of them turned aside from our command, We will cause him to taste the pain of hell fire
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