3.143

surah 3 - verse 143

translator's name verse
Arberry You were longing for death before you met it; now you have seen it, while you were beholding.
Maududi You previously longed for death (in the way of Allah): now you have faced it, observing it with your own eyes.
Pickthall And verily ye used to wish for death before ye met it (in the field). Now ye have seen it with your eyes!
Sahih And you had certainly wished for martyrdom before you encountered it, and you have [now] seen it [before you] while you were looking on.
Yusuf Ali Ye did indeed wish for death before ye met him: Now ye have seen him with your own eyes, (And ye flinch!)