Yusuf Ali
But they sought victory and decision (there and then), and frustration was the lot of every powerful obstinate transgressor.
Sahih International
And they requested victory from Allah, and disappointed, [therefore], was every obstinate tyrant.
Shakir
And they asked for judgment and every insolent opposer was disappointed:
Pickthall
And they sought help (from their Lord) and every froward potentate was bought to naught;
محمد جالندھری
اور پیغمبروں نے (خدا سے اپنی) فتح چاہی تو ہر سرکش ضدی نامراد رہ گیا