Surah Al-Qalam Ayah 9

وَدُّوا۟ لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ

In Saheeh International's English translation, Quran 68:9 says: “They wish that you would soften [in your position], so they would soften [toward you].”

Translation source: Saheeh International

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Quran 68:9 is in Surah Al-Qalam, chapter 68 of the Quran.

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