Ali Quli Qarai, The Qur’ān with a Phrase-by-Phrase English Translation (2005)

That is more just with Allah
and more upright in respect to testimony,
and the likeliest way to avoid doubt,
unless it is an on the spot deal
you transact between yourselves,
in which case there is no sin upon you
not to write it.
Take witnesses when you make a deal,
and let no harm be done to writer or witness,
and if you did that, it would be sinful of you.
Be wary of Allah and Allah shall teach you,
and Allah has knowledge of all things.
283 If you are on a journey
and cannot find a writer,
then a retained pledge [shall suffice].
And if one of you entrusts to another,
let him who is trusted deliver his trust,
and let him be wary of Allah, his Lord.
And do not conceal testimony;
anyone who conceals it,
his heart will indeed be sinful.
And Allah knows best what you do.
284 To Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens
and whatever is in the earth;
and whether you disclose what is in your hearts
or hide it,
Allah will bring you to account for it.
Then He will forgive whomever He wishes
and punish whomever He wishes,
and Allah has power over all things.