18.81

surah 18 - verse 81

translator's name verse
Arberry so we desired that their Lord should give to them in exchange one better than he in purity, and nearer in tenderness.
Maududi and we desired that their Lord should grant them another in his place, a son more upright and more tender hearted.
Pickthall And we intended that their Lord should change him for them for one better in purity and nearer to mercy.
Sahih So we intended that their Lord should substitute for them one better than him in purity and nearer to mercy.
Yusuf Ali "So we desired that their Lord would give them in exchange (a son) better in purity (of conduct) and closer in affection.