Muhammad Habib Shakir: Surely the rising by night is the firmest way to tread and the best corrective of speech.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali: Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise).
M.Pickthall: Lo! the vigil of the night is (a time) when impression is more keen and speech more certain.
Amatul Rahmân Omer: Verily, getting up at night (for Prayer) is the most effective means of subduing (one´s self), and the most upright way to acquire firm control over one´s actions and speech.
Maulana Mohammad Ali: And remember the name of thy Lord and devote thyself to Him with (complete) devotion.