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YUSUFALI : Say: "Running away will not profit you if ye are running away from death or slaughter; and even if (ye do escape), no more than a brief (respite) will ye be allowed to enjoy!"

PICKTHAL : Say: Flight will not avail you if ye flee from death or killing, and then ye dwell in comfort but a little while.

SHAKIR : Say: Flight shall not do you any good if you fly from death or slaughter, and in that case you will not be allowed to enjoy yourselves but a little.

M& HILALI : Say (O Muhammad [sallallahu alayhi wa sallam]to these hypocrites who ask your permission to run away from you): "Flight will not avail you if you flee from death or killing, and then you will enjoy no more than a little while!"