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YUSUFALI : "So we desired that their Lord would give them in exchange (a son) better in purity (of conduct) and closer in affection.

PICKTHAL : And we intended that their Lord should change him for them for one better in purity and nearer to mercy.

SHAKIR : So we desired that their Lord might give them in his place one better than him in purity and nearer to having compassion.

M& HILALI : "So we intended that their Lord should change him for them for one better in righteousness and near to mercy.