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YUSUFALI : (Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his profit: evil, indeed, is the patron, and evil the companion (or help)!

PICKTHAL : He calleth unto him whose harm is nearer than his benefit; verily an evil patron and verily an evil friend!

SHAKIR : He calls upon him whose harm is nearer than his profit; evil certainly is the guardian and evil certainly is the associate.

M& HILALI : He calls unto him whose harm is nearer than his profit; certainly, and evil Maula (patron) and certainly an evil friend!