The Saheeh International Quran Translation :
القول في تفسير قوله تعالي: سورة: الْإِسْرَآء الآية:57
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Those whom they invoke seek means of access to their Lord, [striving as to] which of them would be nearest, and they hope for His mercy and fear His punishment. Indeed, the punishment of your Lord is ever feared.