20.129
surah 20 - verse 129
translator's name | verse |
Arberry | And but for a word that preceded from thy Lord, and a stated term, it had been fastened. |
Maududi | Were it not for a word already gone from your Lord, the decree (of their destruction) would have come to pass. |
Pickthall | And but for a decree that had already gone forth from thy Lord, and a term already fixed, the judgment would have been inevitable (in this world). |
Sahih | And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, punishment would have been an obligation [due immediately], and [if not for] a specified term [decreed]. |
Yusuf Ali | Had it not been for a Word that went forth before from thy Lord, (their punishment) must necessarily have come; but there is a Term appointed (for respite). |