Yusuf Ali
We did indeed send, before thee, messengers to their (respective) peoples, and they came to them with Clear Signs: then, to those who transgressed, We meted out Retribution: and it was due from Us to aid those who believed.

Sahih International
And We have already sent messengers before you to their peoples, and they came to them with clear evidences; then We took retribution from those who committed crimes, and incumbent upon Us was support of the believers.

Shakir
And certainly We sent before you messengers to their people, so they came to them with clear arguments, then We gave the punishment to those who were guilty; and helping the believers is ever incumbent on Us.

Pickthall
Verily We sent before thee (Muhammad) messengers to their own folk. Then we took vengeance upon those who were guilty (in regard to them). To help believers is ever incumbent upon Us.

محمد جالندھری
اور ہم نے تم سے پہلے بھی پیغمبر ان کی قوم کی طرف بھیجے تو وہ اُن کے پاس نشانیاں لےکر آئے سو جو لوگ نافرمانی کرتے تھے ہم نے اُن سے بدلہ لےکر چھوڑا اور مومنوں کی مدد ہم پر لازم تھی