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Ali Quli Qara'i
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There is a [preordained] time for every nation: when their time comes, they shall not defer it by a single hour nor shall they advance it.
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Pickthal
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And every nation hath its term, and when its term cometh, they cannot put it off an hour nor yet advance (it).
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Shakir
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And for every nation there is a doom, so when their doom is come they shall not remain behind the least while, nor shall they go before.
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Yusufali
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To every people is a term appointed: when their term is reached, not an hour can they cause delay, nor (an hour) can they advance (it in anticipation).
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