12:78 qaaluu yaa ay-yuhal ‘Aziyzu in-na lahuu aban shaykhan kabiyran fa khudh aHadanaa makaanah* in-naa naraaka minal muHsiniyn

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Ahmed Raza Khan: Mohammed Aqib Qadri:
They said, "O governor! He has a very aged father, so take one of us in his stead; indeed we witness your favours."

Yusuf Ali:
They said: "O exalted one! Behold! he has a father, aged and venerable, (who will grieve for him); so take one of us in his place; for we see that thou art (gracious) in doing good."

Pickthal:
They said: O ruler of the land! Lo! he hath a very aged father, so take one of us instead of him. Lo! we behold thee of those who do kindness.