Muhammad Habib Shakir: Except before their mates or those whom their right hands possess, for they surely are not blameable,
Abdullah Yusuf Ali: Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess,- for (in their case) they are free from blame,
M.Pickthall: Save from their wives or the (slaves) that their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy,
Amatul Rahmân Omer: Except from their spouses, that is those whom they justly and rightfully own in proper wedlock, in that case they are not to be blamed,
