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).