21.17
surah 21 - verse 17
translator's name | verse |
Arberry | had We desired to take to Us a diversion We would have taken it to Us from Ourselves, had We done aught. |
Maududi | Had it been Our will to find a pastime, We would have found one near at hand; if at all We were inclined to do so. |
Pickthall | If We had wished to find a pastime, We could have found it in Our presence - if We ever did. |
Sahih | Had We intended to take a diversion, We could have taken it from [what is] with Us - if [indeed] We were to do so. |
Yusuf Ali | If it had been Our wish to take (just) a pastime, We should surely have taken it from the things nearest to Us, if We would do (such a thing)! |