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Quran 34:11

Surah Saba (Sheba), verse 11 of 54 · Juz 22

أَنِ ٱعْمَلْ سَـٰبِغَـٰتٍ وَقَدِّرْ فِى ٱلسَّرْدِ ۖ وَٱعْمَلُوا۟ صَـٰلِحًا ۖ إِنِّى بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ بَصِيرٌ

Translations of Quran 34:11
EnglishTalal Itani

“Make coats of armor, and measure the links well; and work righteousness. I am Observant of everything you do.”

EnglishPickthall, 1930

Saying: Make thou long coats of mail and measure the links (thereof). And do ye right. Lo! I am Seer of what ye do.

TurkishElmalılı Hamdi Yazır, 1935

Bol bol zırhlar yap ve iyi biçime yatır diye. Siz de salâh ile çalışın, daha iyi işler yapın, çünkü ben her yapacağınızı gözetiyorum

FrenchKazimirski, 1840

Verses 10–11 are translated together in this edition.

Nous avons accordé à David un don qui venait de nous (le talent de chanter). Nous dîmes : O montagnes et oiseaux ! alternez avec lui dans ses chants. Nous avons amolli le fer entre ses mains, et lui dîmes : Fais-en des cottes de mailles complètes, et observe bien la proportion des mailles. Faites le bien, car je vois vos actions.

DutchKeyzer, 1860, from Kazimirski's French

Verses 10–11 are translated together in this edition.

Wij schonken vroeger aan David van onze uitnemende gaven en zeiden: O bergen! zingt beurtelings lofliederen met hem; en wij dwongen ook de vogels zich daarbij te voegen. En wij maakten het ijzer zacht voor hem, zeggende: Maak hiervan volkomen maliënkolders, en schik de kleine plaatjes waaruit zij zijn samengesteld, op juiste wijze, en oefen rechtvaardigheid uit, o gezin van David! want ik zie wat gij doet.

ItalianCalza, 1847, from Kazimirski's French

Verses 10–11 are translated together in this edition.

Abbiamo accordato a Davidde un dono che veniva da noi (l’abilità di cantare). Dicemmo: O montagne! o augelli! immischiatevi nei suoi canti. Abbiamo reso soffice il ferro nelle di lui mani: Fanne delle gonne complete, ed osserva bene la proporzione delle maglie. Fatelo bene, poichè veggo le vostre azioni.

Arabic: Tanzil Project. English: Translation by Talal Itani, ClearQuran.com. Other translations: public domain editions, listed in Sources.