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Ali Quli Qara'i
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He invokes someone whose harm is surely likelier than his benefit. Surely an evil ally and an evil companion!
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Pickthal
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He calleth unto him whose harm is nearer than his benefit; verily an evil patron and verily an evil friend!
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Shakir
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He calls upon him whose harm is nearer than his profit; evil certainly is the guardian and evil certainly is the associate.
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Yusufali
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(Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his profit: evil, indeed, is the patron, and evil the companion (or help)!
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