And [yet,] when they are told, Beware of [God's insight into] all that lies open before you and all that is hidden from you, so that you might be graced with His mercy," [most men choose to remain deaf;]

When they are told, "Fear ye that which is before you and that which will be after you, in order that ye may receive Mercy," (they turn back).

When it is said unto them: Beware of that which is before you and that which is behind you, that haply ye may find mercy (they are heedless).

And when it is said to them: Guard against that which is before you and that which is behind you, that mercy may be shown to you.

But when it is said to them, "Beware of what is before you and what is behind you; perhaps you will receive mercy... "