Al-Waqi'ah Verse 23

like pristine pearls,

like pristine pearls,

as the likeness of hidden pearls,

like hidden pearls:

The likes Unto pearls hidden.

Like unto Pearls well-guarded.

beautiful as pearls hidden in their shells.

Like pearls within their shells,

Like pearls safely hidden.

like guarded pearls,

Like pearls kept hidden (in their shells).

(Chaste) like pearls, well-guarded and well preserved.

As/like similar/equal (to) the pearls, the covered/protected.

Like pearls safely hidden.

The like of the well-preserved pearls:

Like unto preserved pearls.

And pure, beautiful ones,

The like of the hidden pearls:

Like unto hidden pearls,

like pearls preserved in their shells,

like hidden pearls,

Like preserved pearls.

like the pearls in their shells:

The likenesses of treasured pearls.

resembling hidden, guarded, pearls,

Like unto preserved pearls,

indicating that they are just as white and pure fresh pearls.

We mentioned Allah's statement,

كَأَنَّهُنَّ بَيْضٌ مَّكْنُونٌ

As if they were eggs preserved. (37;49), in Surah As-Saffat, and also their description in Surah Ar-Rahman.

This is why Allah said afterwards,

جَزَاء بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ