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YUSUFALI : That which is on earth we have made but as a glittering show for the earth, in order that We may test them - as to which of them are best in conduct.

PICKTHAL : Lo! We have placed all that is on the earth as an ornament thereof that We may try them: which of them is best in conduct.

SHAKIR : Surely We have made whatever is on the earth an embellishment for it, so that We may try them (as to) which of them is best in works.

M& HILALI : Verily! We have made that which is on earth as an adornment for it, in order that We may test them (mankind) as to which of them are best in deeds. [i.e.those who do good deeds in the most perfect manner, that means to do them (deeds) totally for Allah's sake and in accordance to the legal ways of the Prophet ].