023.075 Y: If We had mercy on them and removed the distress which is on them, they would obstinately persist in their transgression, wandering in distraction to and fro.
P: Though We had mercy on them and relieved them of the harm afflicting them, they still would wander blindly on in their contumacy.
S: And if We show mercy to them and remove the distress they have, they would persist in their inordinacy, blindly wandering on.
023.076 Y: We inflicted Punishment on them, but they humbled not themselves to their Lord, nor do they submissively entreat (Him)!-
P: Already have We grasped them with punishment, but they humble not themselves unto their Lord, nor do they pray,
S: And already We overtook them with chastisement, but they were not submissive to their Lord, nor do they humble themselves.
023.077 Y: Until We open on them a gate leading to a severe Punishment: then Lo! they will be plunged in despair therein!
P: Until, when We open for them the gate of extreme punishment, behold! they are aghast thereat.
S: Until when We open upon them a door of severe chastisement, lo! they are in despair at it.
023.078 Y: It is He Who has created for you (the faculties of) hearing, sight, feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give!