Sam Gerrans - The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation

And I will grant them respite — My plan is firm.

وَاُمْل۪ي لَهُمْۜ اِنَّ كَيْد۪ي مَت۪ينٌ
Waomlee lahum inna kaydee mateen
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1wa-um'līAnd I will give respiteملو
2lahumto them
3innaIndeed
4kaydīMy planكيد
5matīnun(is) firmمتن
  • Aisha Bewley

    I will allow them more time. My subterfuge is sure.

  • Progressive Muslims

    And I will lead them on; for My scheming is formidable.

  • Shabbir Ahmed

    Though I give them respite, behold, unwavering is My Plan.

  • Sam Gerrans The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation

    And I will grant them respite — My plan is firm.

  • The Monotheist Group The Quran: A Monotheist Translation

    And I will lead them on; for My planning is formidable.

  • Edip-Layth Quran: A Reformist Translation

    I will lead them on; for My scheming is formidable.

  • Rashad Khalifa The Final Testament

    I will give them enough rope; My scheming is formidable.

  • Mohamed Ahmed - Samira

    Yet I will give them respite: Surely My plan is compact.

  • Sahih International (Umm Muhammad, Mary Kennedy, Amatullah Bantley)

    And I will give them time. Indeed, My plan is firm.

  • Muhammad Asad

    for, behold, though I may give them rein for a while, My subtle scheme is exceedingly firm!

  • Marmaduke Pickthall

    Yet I bear with them, for lo! My scheme is firm.

  • Abul A'la Maududi Tafhim commentary

    I am giving them a respite. Great is My scheme!*

  • Abdel Khalek Himmat Al- Muntakhab

    I give them respite and delay My action, but My scheme of action is decisive, conclusive, strict and unfailing, it strikes at the root.

  • Bijan Moeinian

    I (God) will give them enough time so that they completely prove that they are guilty; My plan is indeed perfect.

  • Al-Hilali & Khan

    And I will grant them a respite. Verily, My Plan is strong.

  • Abdullah Yusuf Ali

    A (long) respite will I grant them: truly powerful is My Plan.

  • Mustafa Khattab The Clear Quran

    I ˹only˺ delay their end for a while, but My planning is flawless.

  • Taqi Usmani

    And I give them respite. Indeed, My plan is firm.

  • Abdul Haleem

    I will allow them more time, for My plan is powerful.

  • Arthur John Arberry

    and I shall respite them -- assuredly My guile is sure.

  • E. Henry Palmer

    And I will let them have their way! for my device is sure.

  • Hamid S. Aziz

    Yet I do bear with them, for lo! My plan is firm.

  • Mahmoud Ghali

    And I will reprieve them. Surely My plotting is ever-pervading.

  • George Sale

    And I will bear with them for a long time; for my stratagem is effectual.

  • Syed Vickar Ahamed

    A (long) time will I give for them: (But) truly Powerful is My plan.

  • Amatul Rahman Omar

    Yet I shall give them respite (to mend their ways). Verily, My plan is invincible and firm.

  • Ali Quli Qarai

    I will grant them respite, for My devising is indeed sure.