Generally Accepted Translations of the Meaning
Muhammad Asad
for, behold, though I may give them rein for a while. My subtle scheme is exceedingly firm
M. M. Pickthall
I give them rein (for) lo! My scheme is strong
Yusuf Ali (Saudi Rev. 1985)
Respite will I grant unto them: for My scheme is strong (and unfailing)
The Clear Quran, Dr. Mustafa Khattab
I ˹only˺ delay their end for a while, but My planning is flawless.
Safi Kaskas
even if I give them more time. My subtle plan is unshakeable.
Wahiduddin Khan
For though I give them rein for a while, My strategy is sure
Shakir
And I grant them respite; surely My scheme is effective
Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar
And I will grant them indulgence for a while. Truly, My strategizing is sure.
T.B.Irving
I shall let them go on, for My scheme is sure.
Abdul Hye
though I grant them respite; but certainly My Plan is strong.
The Study Quran
And I will grant them respite; truly My scheme is firm
Talal Itani & AI (2024)
I will give them time. My plan is firm.
Talal Itani (2012)
And I will encourage them. My plan is firm
Dr. Kamal Omar
And I (only) give respite to them; certainly My plan is very sophisticated
and even though I grant them respite; My plan is surely effective
Muhammad Mahmoud Ghali
And I reprieve them; surely My plotting is constantly pervading.
Muhammad Sarwar
Though I have given them a respite, My plan against them is well established
Muhammad Taqi Usmani
I give them respite. Surely My plan is firm
Shabbir Ahmed
I give them respite but My Law of Requital is designed to be strong
Dr. Munir Munshey
I am giving them some respite _ (a little more time). My plan is indeed infallible
Syed Vickar Ahamed
And I will grant (some) relief to them: For My plan is Mighty (and never failing)
And I will give them time. Indeed, my plan is firm
[The Monotheist Group] (2011 Edition)
And I will encourage them, for My scheming is formidable
Abdel Haleem
I will give them respite, but My plan is sure
Abdul Majid Daryabadi
And I give them rein: verily My contrivance is firm
Ahmed Ali
I will just give them respite. My plan is certainly invincible
Aisha Bewley
I will give them more time. My strategy is sure.
Ali Ünal
I grant them respite. My designing is firm and irresistible
Ali Quli Qara'i
And I will grant them respite, for My devising is indeed sure
Hamid S. Aziz
I give them rein, for verily, my scheme is effective
Ali Bakhtiari Nejad
And I give them time. Indeed, My plan is sound.
A.L. Bilal Muhammad et al (2018)
Respite will I grant to them, for My plan is strong and unfailing
Musharraf Hussain
I will give them some respite, but My decision is made
Maududi
And (for this purpose) I will grant them respite. My design is incontrovertible
[The Monotheist Group] (2013 Edition)
And I will encourage them, for My planning is formidable.
Mohammad Shafi
And I (Allah) give them a long rope. Indeed, My plan is fool-proof
Controversial or status undetermined works
Ahmed Raza Khan (Barelvi)
And I will let loose them. Undoubtedly, My secret plan is the firmest.
I will even encourage them; My scheming is formidable.
Hasan Al-Fatih Qaribullah
and I respite them, My stratagem is firm
Maulana Muhammad Ali
And I grant them respite. Surely My scheme is effective
Muhammad Ahmed & Samira
And I extend to them in time/life/enjoyment, that My plotting/conspiring (is) solid/tough
Bijan Moeinian
Even though I am grant them time [to come to their senses], they are subject to My formidable plan
Faridul Haque
And I will give them respite; indeed My secret plan is extremely solid
Sher Ali
And I give them respite, surely MY plan is mighty
Dr. Mohammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
And I am giving them respite; indeed, My grip is inescapable
Amatul Rahman Omar
And I give them respite, My device is very strong and sure
Muhsin Khan & Muhammad al-Hilali
And I respite them; certainly My Plan is strong
New, Partial, or In Progress Translations
Fode Drame
I will give them moratorium. Truly My plan is well wrought.
Munir Mezyed
And I will give them respite. Indeed, My stratagem will prove effectual.
Sahib Mustaqim Bleher
And I give them some space, for my plot is firm.
Linda “iLHam” Barto
I grant them respite, but my plan is indeed effective.
Fadel Soliman, Bridges‘ Translation
And I will give them respite. Indeed, My plot is firm.
Irving & Mohamed Hegab
I shall let them go on, for My scheme is sure.
Samy Mahdy
And give time for them. Surely, My plan is durable.
Sayyid Qutb
for although I may give them respite, My subtle scheme is mighty.
Ahmed Hulusi
And I will give them time to do what they want... Indeed, My fine plan is firm.
Sayyed Abbas Sadr-Ameli
And I will grant them respite. Verily My devising is strong
I give them respite and delay My action, but My scheme of action is decisive, conclusive, strict and unfailing; it strikes at the root
Mir Aneesuddin
and I give them time, My plan is certainly strong.
The Wise Quran
And I will give respite to them. Indeed, my plot is strong.