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.
Talal Itani· published 2012
Then We substitutedprosperity in place of hardship. Until they increased in number, and said, "Adversity and prosperity has touched our ancestors." Then We seized them suddenly, while they were unaware.
Translation Talal Itani, ClearQuran·Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1875–1936 · published 1930
Then changed We the evil plight for good till they grew affluent and said: Tribulation and distress did touch our fathers. Then We seized them unawares, when they perceived not
Sources
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
Edward Henry Palmer1840–1882 · published 1880
and then did we give them, in exchange for evil, good, until they increased and said, 'Distress and joy both touched our fathers;' then we overtook them suddenly ere they could perceive
Sources
Translation Edward Henry Palmer, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
Then changed we their ill for good, until they waxedwealthy, and said, "Of old did troubles and blessingsbefall our fathers:" therefore did we seize upon them suddenly when they were unaware
Sources
Translation John Medows Rodwell, English translation of the Qur'an·Public domain — copyright term expired
The We changed their evil condition to good until they grew in affluence and numbers and said, 'Suffering and happinessbetided our fathers also, what if they befell us.' Then We seized them suddenly, while they perceive not
Sources
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
Other languages (18)Shqip · Albanian
Pastaj ua shndërruam fatkeqësinë në begati derisa u shtuan (fëmijët dhe pasuria e tyre) e thanë: "Edhe paraardhësit tanë janë goditur nga skamja e sëmundjet." Prandaj, Ne i dënuam ata befas, teksa ishin të shkujdesur.
Translated by the team of Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
বাংলা · Bengali
অতঃপর আমি অকল্যাণকে কল্যাণে পরিবর্তন করি। অবশেষে তারা প্রচুর প্রাচুর্যের অধিকারী হয়ে যায় এবং বলে: 'আমাদের পূর্বপুরুষদেরকেও তো দু:খ-দুর্দশা ও আনন্দ স্পর্শ করেছে।’(১৯) অতঃপর হঠাৎ আমি তাদেরকে এমনভাবে পাকড়াও করি যে, তারা টেরও পায় না।
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.2
Bosanski · Bosnian
Poslije bismo zlo zamijenili dobrim dok se ne bi umnožili i rekli: "Zadesili su i naše pretke i neimaština i blagostanje!", i tada bismo ih iznenada kaznili, a oni ni predosjetili ne bi.
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Hrvatski · Croatian
Poslije bismo zlo zamijenili dobrim dok se ne bi umnožili i rekli: "Zadesili su i naše pretke i neimaština i blagostanje!" i tada bismo ih iznenada kaznili, a oni ni predosjetili ne bi.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Fulfulde · Fulani
Refti min mbaɗtitiri nokku bone on moƴƴere, haa ɓe ɗuuɗi, ɓe mbi'i : "Gooŋɗii saɗtteende e neweende heɓiino baabiraaɓe amen ɓeen". min nanngiri ɓe e juhal, tawi kamɓe ɓe so'aa anndude.(tinaana).
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ქართული · Georgian
შემდეგ [მათი ურწმუნოებაში ხანგრძლივი ჯიუტობის შემდეგ] ჩვენ ვუცვლიდით მათ ცუდ მდგომარეობას კარგით, ისე რომ ისინი იწყებდნენ კეთილდღეობაში ცხოვრებას და ისინი ამბობდნენ: «ჩვენს მამებსაც [წინაპრებსაც] ხვდებოდათ უბედურებაც და ბედნიერებაც [ეს ყველაფერი დროებითი მოვლენაა]». და ჩვენ ვსჯიდით მათ მოულოდნელად, ისე რომ ისინი ვერც კი გრძნობდნენ!
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.7
Deutsch · German
Hierauf tauschten Wir anstelle des Schlechten Gutes ein, bis sie (sich und ihren Besitz) vermehrten und sagten: „Bereits unseren Vätern ist Leid und (auch) Freude widerfahren.“ Da ergriffen Wir sie plötzlich, ohne dass sie es merkten.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.15
Ελληνικά · Greek
Έπειτα αλλάξαμε την κακή κατάσταση (και τις αντιξοότητες) σε καλή κατάσταση (και ευημερία), ώσπου αυξήθηκαν (σε αριθμό και πλούτη), και είπαν: «Και οι πρόγονοί μας υπέστησαν κακουχίες και είχαν περίοδο ευημέριας (γι' αυτό ό,τι μας συνέβη από καλό και κακό, είναι κάτι απλό).» [Πράγματι, ό,τι τους συνέβη ήταν για να το λάβουν υπόψη]. Έτσι, τους στείλαμε ξαφνικά την τιμωρία χωρίς να το αντιληφθούν.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
हिन्दी · Hindi
फिर हमने उस खराब स्थिति को अच्छी स्थिति में बदल दिया, यहाँ तक कि वे (संख्या और धन में) बहुत बढ़ गए और उन्होंने कहा यह दुख और सुख हमारे बाप-दादा को भी पहुँचा था। तो हमने उन्हें अचानक इस हाल में पकड़ लिया कि वे सोचते न थे।
Translated by Azizul Haq Al-Omari
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.1.5
Italiano · Italian
Poi trasformammo loro il male in bene finché non furono cresciuti di numero e di beni. E dissero: «I nostri padri hanno avuto la povertà e le malattie!» Così li colpimmo all’improvviso senza che se ne accorgessero.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Lietuvių · Lithuanian
95. Tada Mes pakeitėme gėrį blogiu kol jie išaugo skaičiumi ir turtu, ir sakė: „Mūsų tėvai buvo paliesti blogiu (sveikatos praradimu ir nelaimėmis) ir gėriu (klestėjimu).“ Taigi, Mes pačiupome juos netikėtai, jiems neįtariant.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
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Русский · Russian
Затем Мы заменили бедствие благополучием, пока они не зажили в изобилии и достатке и не стали говорить: «И наших отцов постигали невзгоды и благоденствие», и тогда Мы настигли их внезапно, когда они не осознавали этого.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.1
Српски · Serbian
После бисмо зло заменили добрим док се не би умножили и казали: „Задесили су и наше претке и неимаштина и благостање!“ И тада бисмо их изненада казнили, а они казну ни предосетили не би.
Translated by the team of the Rowwad Translation Center, in cooperation with the Rabwah Dawah Association, the Islamic Content Service Association in Languages, and the IslamHouse.com website.
From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.4
Kiswahili · Swahili
Kisha tukabadilisha pahali pa ubaya kwa wema, mpaka wakazidi, na wakasema, "Hakika ziliwafikia baba zetu taabu na raha." Basi tukawachukua kwa ghafla hali ya kuwa hawatambui.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.5
Svenska · Swedish
Sedan lät vi det onda följas av välgång, tills de frodades, och sa: ”Lidande och medgång drabbade även våra förfäder.” Då straffade vi dem helt plötsligt, när de minst anade det.
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From QuranEnc.com, version 1.0.2
Türkçe · Turkish
Sonra kötülüğün (sıkıntı ve darlığın) yerine iyiliği (bolluk ve genişliği) getirdik. Nihayet çoğaldılar ve (nankörlük edip): “Atalarımız da darlığa uğramış ve bolluğa kavuşmuşlardı.” dediler. Biz de farkında değillerken onları ansızın yakaladık.
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اردو · Urdu
پھر ہم نے اس بدحالی کی جگہ خوش حالی بدل دی، یہاں تک کہ ان کو خوب ترقی ہوئی اور کہنے لگے کہ ہمارے آباواجداد کو بھی تنگی اور راحت پیش آئی تھی تو ہم نے ان کو دفعتاً پکڑ لیا[1] اور ان کو خبر بھی نہ تھی۔
Translated by Muhammad Ibrahim Junagarhi, developed under the supervision of the Rowwad Translation Center. The original translation is available for the purpose of expressing opinion, evaluation, and continuous development.
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Talal Itani2012 So he turned away from them, and said, "O my people, I have delivered to you the messages of my Lord, and I have advised you, so why should I grieve over a disbelieving people?"
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 So he turned from them and said: O my people! I delivered my Lord's messages unto you and gave you good advice; then how can I sorrow for a people that rejected (truth)
Edward Henry Palmer1880 And he turned away from them and said, 'O my people! I preached to you the messages of my Lord, and I gave you good advice; how should I be vexed for a people who do misbelieve
John Medows Rodwell1861 So he turned away from them and said, O my people! I proclaimed to you the messages of my Lord, and I counselled you aright; but how should I be grieved for a people who do not believe
George Sale1734 Then he turned away from them and said, 'O my people, indeed I delivered to you the messages of my Lord and gave you sincere counsel, How then should I sorrow for a disbelieving people
DIN 31635wamā ʾarsalnā fī qaryatin min nabiyyin ʾillā ʾaḫaḏnā ʾahlahā bil-baʾsāʾi waḍ-ḍarrāʾi laʿallahum yaḍḍarraʿūna
Talal Itani2012 We did not send any prophet to any town but We afflicted its people with misery and adversity, so that they may humble themselves.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And We sent no prophet unto any township but We did afflict its folk with tribulation and adversity that haply they might grow humble
Edward Henry Palmer1880 We have not sent unto a city any prophet except we overtook the people thereof with trouble and distress, that haply they might humble themselves
John Medows Rodwell1861 Nor did we ever send a prophet to any city without afflicting its people with adversity and trouble, that haply they might humble them
George Sale1734 And never did We send a Prophet to any town but We did seize its people with adversity and suffering, that they might humble themselves
Easy-read (simplified)walaw anna ahla l-quraa aamanoo waattaqaw lafatahnaa 'alayhim barakaatin mina s-samaa'i wal-'ardi walaakin kadhdhaboo fa'akhadhnaahum bimaa kaanoo yaksiboon
DIN 31635walaw ʾanna ʾahla l-qurā ʾāmanū wāttaqaw lafataḥnā ʿalayhim barakātin mina s-samāʾi wal-ʾarḍi walākin kaḏḏabū faʾaḫaḏnāhum bimā kānū yaksibūna
Talal Itani2012 Had the people of the towns believed and turned righteous, We would have opened for them the blessings of the heaven and the earth; but they rejected the truth, so We seized them by what they were doing.
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 And if the people of the townships had believed and kept from evil, surely We should have opened for them blessings from the sky and from the earth. But (unto every messenger) they gave the lie, and so We seized them on account of what they used to earn
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Had the people of the town but believed and feared, we would have opened up for them blessings from the heavens and from the earth; but they said it was a lie, so we overtook them for that which they had earned
John Medows Rodwell1861 But if that the people of these cities had believed and feared us, we would surely have laid open to them blessings out of the Heaven and the Earth: but they treated our signs as lies, and we took vengeance on them for their deeds
George Sale1734 And if the people of those towns had believed and been righteous, We would have surely opened for them blessings from heaven and earth; but they disbelieved, so We seized them because of that which they earned
Easy-read (simplified)afa'amina ahlu l-quraa an ya'tiyahum ba'sunaa bayaatan wahum naa'imoon
DIN 31635ʾafaʾamina ʾahlu l-qurā ʾan yaʾtiyahum baʾsunā bayātan wahum nāʾimūna
Talal Itani2012 Do the people of the towns feel secure that Our might will not come upon them by night, while they sleep?
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall1930 Are the people of the townships then secure from the coming of Our wrath upon them as a night-raid while they sleep
Edward Henry Palmer1880 Were the people of these cities then secure that our violence would not come on them by night, while they slept
John Medows Rodwell1861 Were the people, therefore, of those cities secure that our wrath would not light on them by night, while they were slumbering
George Sale1734 Are the people of these towns then secure from the coming of Our punishment upon them by night while they are asleep
These figures count the words the translations share. They measure wording, not meaning, and they do not say which translation is right.
Derived measure: mean pairwise Jaccard distance over the
lowercased word sets of the 5 renderings above —
0.71 on a scale
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The page says a verse is worded differently only above the cut below. The cut is a stated convention, not a property of the text, and it can be changed.
The cut
0.644
Share of measured verses above it
33%
Verses above it
2,079
Verses measured
6,236
Talal Itani · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.81
Talal Itani · George Sale0.74
John Medows Rodwell · George Sale0.74
Talal Itani · John Medows Rodwell0.71
Edward Henry Palmer · Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall0.71
Talal Itani · Edward Henry Palmer0.70
Edward Henry Palmer · John Medows Rodwell0.70
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · John Medows Rodwell0.69
Edward Henry Palmer · George Sale0.67
Mohammed Marmaduke William Pickthall · George Sale0.67
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Source Tanzil Qur'an text (Uthmani) · Uthmani, Version 1.1
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Licence read verbatim from the block embedded in this very file. Ingested exactly as shipped: no normalisation, no stripping of marks, no Unicode recomposition.
Parsed structurally from the EPUB: an h3 names the surah, one p per verse with its number in its own span. An unnumbered p is the basmala and is not a verse, except in surah 1 where the basmala IS verse 1. 112 unnumbered paragraphs were found, which is 114 surahs less surah 1 and surah 9. Text is stored VERBATIM: NFC normalisation and XML entity unescaping only, because CC BY-ND forbids modification.
CLEARED on a licence read first-hand from the translator's own download page, not from an aggregator. Tanzil also hosts this translation, but under a blanket "non-commercial purposes only" term that directs the user to the translator or publisher for permission - a hosting disclaimer, not a grant - so the grant was taken from the licensor directly. The "God" edition was ingested; ClearQuran also publishes an "Allah" edition, differing in how the divine name is rendered, which is not ingested.
CLEARED ON THE WORK, WITH TWO RECORDED CAVEATS ON THIS COPY. (1) Rights basis is the expired copyright term, NOT the redistributing repository's licence. That repository dedicates its contents to the public domain under the Unlicense while also redistributing plainly in-copyright translations (Abdel Haleem, Saheeh International, The Study Quran), so it is dedicating rights it cannot hold and its blanket grant is not relied upon here. (2) The file declares its own upstream as tanzil.net, and Tanzil attaches a non-commercial condition to its TRANSLATION distributions, though not to its Qur'anic text. Since Pickthall's copyright has expired, nobody holds rights in these words and no licence is required from anyone; Tanzil's terms are a contract binding those who download from Tanzil, which we did not. The chain is nonetheless not spotless and Anwar may prefer a clean digitisation of the 1930 printing. NOT VERIFIED: that this digital text matches the 1930 first printing rather than a later revised edition. No page images were collated. Recorded as unverified rather than presented as established. SERVED TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE CITED FILE AT ONE VERSE, 37:97: the file reads "red-hotfire" (a glued token, also in Gutenberg #16955); the served row reads "red-hot fire", restored 2026-09-13 from Pickthall, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran (London: George Allen & Unwin, printed for Alfred A. Knopf; 1930), p. 460, XXXVII 97 - scan archive.org in.ernet.dli.2015.216140, PDF page 475; banked data/derivation-sources/pickthall-1930-dli-2015.216140-text.pdf (sha256 70e81146c97fa3a590243a82e04e349108546074787e2551a78c616202138870) on Anwar Malik's grant.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is not stated by the redistributor and the printing is unverified. No statement of purpose is recorded for Palmer because none was sourced from his own preface in this pass; nothing is asserted on his behalf.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. TWO edition caveats. (1) The upstream is not stated by the redistributor. (2) Rodwell's own edition PRESENTS THE SURAHS IN HIS OWN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, not the mushaf order — he says so in his preface. This digital text is keyed to mushaf order, so it derives from a restored-order printing (such as the Everyman edition) rather than from Rodwell's own arrangement. Which printing is not stated and has not been established.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 verses, keyed to mushaf order. The
bismillah is not fused into ayah 1: 1:1 carries it and no other verse
does. Verified against content check C3 at ingest.
CLEARED ON THE WORK. Term expired by every measure. The digital edition's upstream is NOT STATED by the redistributor, so the printing it represents is unverified; Sale's text was reprinted and re-edited many times between 1734 and 1900. Recorded as unverified rather than assumed to be the first edition.
Hafs/Kufan verse numbering, 6236 ayahs. The bismillah is delivered as a separate `bismillah` attribute on ayah 1 and is NOT fused into the ayah text. 112 surahs carry one: every surah except al-Fatiha, where the bismillah is ayah 1:1 itself, and at-Tawba, which has none. Sourced from the XML output; the plain-text output of the same release DOES fuse it, which is defect D1.
CLEARED. Parallel edition, held in ayah_text_variants. It sits alongside the Uthmani spine for search normalisation and is never used to correct it.