Muhammad Habib Shakir: And how many a town that We destroyed, so Our punishment came to it by night or while they slept at midday.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali: How many towns have We destroyed (for their sins)? Our punishment took them on a sudden by night or while they slept for their afternoon rest.
M.Pickthall: How many a township have We destroyed! As a raid by night, or while they slept at noon, Our terror came unto them.
Amatul Rahmân Omer: So many a (rebellious) township have We caused to be ruined; so Our punishment visited them by night or while they were taking their midday rest;
Maulana Mohammad Ali: Follow what has been revealed to you from your Lord and follow not besides Him any guardians; little do you mind!
