سورة النّحل

Surah Al-Nahl 16:117

The Bee · Verse 117 of 128

مَتَاعٌ قَلِيلٌ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ

Abdul Mannan Omar

(Though in forging lies) they may enjoy themselves for a brief spell in this life, yet a grievous punishment awaits them (in the Hereafter).

(In such falsehood) is but a paltry profit; but they will have a most grievous Penalty.

For them there is some enjoyment, but the punishment is painful.

12 more translations

(Their lot is) a brief enjoyment (in this world), and theirs is a painful punishment (in the Hereafter).

A brief enioyment, and unto them shall be a torment afflictive.

A little enjoyment - and for them is a punishment, most painful.

A little enjoyment -- and for them is a painful chastisement.

This life is a brief enjoyment and then they shall have a grievous punishment.

A brief enjoyment [may be theirs in this world] - but grievous suffering awaits them [in the life to come]!

A passing brief enjoyment (will be theirs), but they will have a painful torment.

A brief enjoyment (will be theirs); and theirs a painful doom.

(Such an invention) will bring only a little enjoyment but will be followed by painful torment.

A little enjoyment and they shall have a painful punishment.

They enjoy briefly, then suffer painful retribution.

A brief enjoyment, but grievous suffering in the long run!