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Y: And the sun runs his course for a period determined for him: that is
the decree of (Him), the Exalted in Might, the All-Knowing.

P: And the sun runneth on unto a resting-place for him. That is the
measuring of the Mighty, the Wise.

S: And the sun runs on to a term appointed for it; that is the ordinance
of the Mighty, the Knowing.

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Y: And the Moon,- We have measured for her mansions (to traverse) till
she returns like the old (and withered) lower part of a date-stalk.

P: And for the moon We have appointed mansions till she return like an
old shrivelled palm-leaf.

S: And (as for) the moon, We have ordained for it stages till it becomes
again as an old dry palm branch.

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Y: It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon, nor can the
Night outstrip the Day: Each (just) swims along in (its own) orbit
(according to Law).

P: It is not for the sun to overtake the moon, nor doth the night
outstrip the day. They float each in an orbit.

S: Neither is it allowable to the sun that it should overtake the moon,
nor can the night outstrip the day; and all float on in a sphere.

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Y: And a Sign for them is that We bore their race (through the Flood) in
the loaded Ark;

P: And a token unto them is that We bear their offspring in the laden
ship,

S: And a sign to them is that We bear their offspring in the laden ship.

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Y: And We have created for them similar (vessels) on which they ride.

P: And have created for them of the like thereof whereon they ride.

S: And We have created for them the like of it, what they will ride on.

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Y: If it were Our Will, We could drown them: then would there be no
helper (to hear their cry), nor could they be delivered,

P: And if We will, We drown them, and there is no help for them, neither
can they be saved;

S: And if We please, We can drown them, then there shall be no succorer
for them, nor shall they be rescued,

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Y: Except by way of Mercy from Us, and by way of (world) convenience (to
serve them) for a time.

P: Unless by mercy from Us and as comfort for a while.

S: But (by) mercy from Us and for enjoyment till a time.

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Y: When they are told, "Fear ye that which is before you and that which
will be after you, in order that ye may receive Mercy," (they turn
back).

P: When it is said unto them: Beware of that which is before you and
that which is behind you, that haply ye may find mercy (they are