M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

desire the frail goods of this world, while Allah desires (for you) the hereafter; and Allah is Mighty, Wise.

68. Were it not for an ordinance from Allah that had already gone forth, surely there would have befallen you a great chastisement for what you had taken to.

69. Eat then of the lawful and good (things) which you have acquired in war, and be careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

70. O Prophet! say to those of the captives who are in your hands: If Allah knows anything good in your hearts, Fie will give to you better than that which has been taken away from you and will forgive you, and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

71. And if they intend to act unfaithfully towards you, so indeed they acted unfaithfully towards Allah before, but He gave (you) mastery over them; and Allah is Knowing, Wise.

72. Surely those who believed and fled (their homes) and struggled hard in Allah’s way