Comparative Study
   4:9  

1  Let the guardians be as concerned ˹for the orphans˺ as they would if they were to ˹die and˺ leave ˹their own˺ helpless children behind. So let them be mindful of Allah and speak equitably.  Dr. Mustafa Khattab

2  And let them stand in awe [of God], those [legal heirs] - who, if they [themselves] had to leave behind weak offspring, would feel fear on their account - and let them remain conscious of God, and let them speak [to the poor] in a just manner.  Muhammad Asad

3  Those who are concerned about the fate of their weak children, in case they leave them behind, should fear God, and speak appropriate words.  Talal Itani

4  And let them fear, those who, if they would themselves leave behind helpless offspring, they would surely have been fearful on their account. Let them, then, fear Allah and make the right statement.  Maududi

5  And let those (executors and guardians) have the same fear in their minds as they would have for their own, if they had left weak offspring behind. So let them fear Allah and speak right words.  Muhsin Khan

6  Let those who would fear for the future of their own helpless children, if they were to die, show the same concern [for orphans]; let them be mindful of God and speak out for justice.  Muhammad Abdel Haleem

7  And let executors dread like those who, if they left behind weak offspring, would fear for them. Then, let them be Godfearing of God and let them say appropriate sayings.  Dr.Leila Bakhtiar

8  And let those fear (in their behavior toward orphans) who if they left behind them weak offspring would be afraid for them. So let them mind their duty to Allah, and speak justly.  Marmaduke Pickthall

9  And let those [executors and guardians] fear [injustice] as if they [themselves] had left weak offspring behind and feared for them. So let them fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice.  Sahih Int.

10  Let those (disposing of an estate) have the same fear in their minds as they would have for their own if they had left a helpless family behind: Let them fear Allah, and speak words of appropriate (comfort).  Yusuf Ali

11  and let fear - those who, if they left behind offspring weak (and) they would have feared about them. so let them fear Allah and let them speak words appropriate.  Word by Word