Muhammad Habib Shakir: Who created death and life that He may try you-- which of you is best in deeds; and He is the Mighty, the Forgiving,
Abdullah Yusuf Ali: He Who created Death and Life, that He may try which of you is best in deed: and He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving;-
M.Pickthall: Who hath created life and death that He may try you which of you is best in conduct; and He is the Mighty, the Forgiving,
Amatul Rahmân Omer: It is He Who has created death and life so that He may reward you (after trying you as to) which of you excels in doing good deeds. He is the All-Mighty, the Great Protector.
Maulana Mohammad Ali: Then turn the eye again and again -- thy look will return to thee confused, while it is fatigued.