Yusuf Ali
That He might cut off a fringe of the Unbelievers or expose them to infamy, and they should then be turned back, frustrated of their purpose.

Sahih International
That He might cut down a section of the disbelievers or suppress them so that they turn back disappointed.

Shakir
That He may cut off a portion from among those who disbelieve, or abase them so that they should return disappointed of attaining what they desired.

Pickthall
That He may cut off a part of those who disbelieve, or overwhelm them so that they retire, frustrated.

محمد جالندھری
(یہ خدا نے) اس لیے (کیا) کہ کافروں کی ایک جماعت کو ہلاک یا انہیں ذلیل ومغلوب کر دے کہ (جیسے آئے تھے ویسے ہی) ناکام واپس جائیں