Had it not been for a Word that went forth before from thy Lord, (their punishment) must necessarily have come; but there is a Term appointed (for respite).
و اگر کلمه [/وعده‌] پیشین پروردگارت و اجل معینی در کار نبود، آن عذاب [هم‌اکنون‌] لازم می‌شد