ٱصۡبِرۡ
عَلَىٰ
مَا
يَقُولُونَ
وَٱذۡكُرۡ
عَبۡدَنَا
دَاوُۥدَ
ذَا
ٱلۡأَيۡدِۖ
إِنَّهُۥٓ
أَوَّابٌ
١٧
Bear with what they say, and remember Our bondman David, lord of might, Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah).
— M. Pickthall
Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allāh].
— Saheeh International
Have patience at what they say, and remember our servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah).
— A. Yusuf Ali
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Ibn Kathir (Abridged)
Allah tells us that His servant and Messenger Dawud, peace be upon him, was endued with power
Al-Ayd means strength in knowledge and action. Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, As-Suddi and Ibn Zayd said, "Al-Ayd means strength." Mujahid said, "Al-Ayd means strength in obedience to Allah." Qat
…Allah tells us that His servant and Messenger Dawud, peace be upon him, was endued with power
Al-Ayd means strength in knowledge and action. Ibn `Abbas
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