Yusuf Ali
There is no blame on you if ye make an offer of betrothal or hold it in your hearts. Allah knows that ye cherish them in your hearts: But do not make a secret contract with them except in terms Honourable, nor resolve on the tie of marriage till the term prescribed is fulfilled. And know that Allah Knoweth what is in your hearts, and take heed of Him; and know that Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.
Sahih International
There is no blame upon you for that to which you [indirectly] allude concerning a proposal to women or for what you conceal within yourselves. Allah knows that you will have them in mind. But do not promise them secretly except for saying a proper saying. And do not determine to undertake a marriage contract until the decreed period reaches its end. And know that Allah knows what is within yourselves, so beware of Him. And know that Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing.
Shakir
And there is no blame on you respecting that which you speak indirectly in the asking of (such) women in marriage or keep (the proposal) concealed within your minds; Allah knows that you win mention them, but do not give them a promise in secret unless you speak in a lawful manner, and do not confirm the marriage tie until the writing is fulfilled, and know that Allah knows what is in your minds, therefore beware of Him, and know that Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing.
Pickthall
There is no sin for you in that which ye proclaim or hide in your minds concerning your troth with women. Allah knoweth that ye will remember them. But plight not your troth with women except by uttering a recognised form of words. And do not consummate the marriage until (the term) prescribed is run. Know that Allah knoweth what is in your minds, so beware of Him; and know that Allah is Forgiving, Clement.
محمد جالندھری
اور اگر تم کنائے کی باتوں میں عورتوں کو نکاح کا پیغام بھیجو یا (نکاح کی خواہش کو) اپنے دلوں میں مخفی رکھو تو تو تم پر کچھ گناہ نہیں۔ خدا کو معلوم ہے کہ تم ان سے (نکاح کا) ذکر کرو گے۔ مگر (ایام عدت میں) اس کے سوا کہ دستور کے مطابق کوئی بات کہہ دو پوشیدہ طور پر ان سے قول واقرار نہ کرنا۔ اور جب تک عدت پوری نہ ہولے نکاح کا پختہ ارادہ نہ کرنا۔ اور جان رکھو کہ جو کچھ تمہارے دلوں میں ہے خدا کو سب معلوم ہے تو اس سے ڈرتے رہو اور جان رکھو کہ خدا بخشنے والا اور حلم والا ہے