47.21

surah 47 - verse 21

translator's name verse
Arberry obedience, and words honourable. Then, when the matter is resolved, if they were true to God, it would be better for them.
Maududi (They keep affirming their) obedience and saying good words. But when a course of action was clearly determined, it would have been better for them if they had proved true to Allah.
Pickthall Obedience and a civil word. Then, when the matter is determined, if they are loyal to Allah it will be well for them.
Sahih Obedience and good words. And when the matter [of fighting] was determined, if they had been true to Allah, it would have been better for them.
Yusuf Ali Were it to obey and say what is just, and when a matter is resolved on, it were best for them if they were true to Allah.