Yusuf Ali
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).

Sahih International
And if not for a word that preceded from your Lord, punishment would have been an obligation [due immediately], and [if not for] a specified term [decreed].

Shakir
And had there not been a word (that had) already gone forth from your Lord and an appointed term, it would surely have been made to cleave (to them).

Pickthall
And but for a decree that had already gone forth from thy Lord, and a term already fixed, the judgment would have been inevitable (in this world).

محمد جالندھری
اور اگر ایک بات تمہارے پروردگار کی طرف سے پہلے صادر اور (جزائے اعمال کے لئے) ایک میعاد مقرر نہ ہوچکی ہوتی تو (نزول) عذاب لازم ہوجاتا