Quote:
{27:17} And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn and men and birds, and they were [marching] in rows.
I suggest,
{27:18} And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of sprites, humans and birds, being ordered in rows.Quote:
{27:18} Until, when they came upon the valley of the ants, an ant said, "O ants, enter your dwellings that you not be crushed by Solomon and his soldiers while they perceive not."
Excellent translation. I'd only change "perceive not" to "do not perceive",
{27:18} Until, when they came upon the valley of the ants, an ant said, "O ants, enter your dwellings lest should surely crush you Solomon and his soldiers while they do not perceive [it]."Quote:
{27:19} So [Solomon] smiled, amused at her speech, and said, "My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants."
I suggest,
{27:19} [Hearing that, Solomon] smiled, laughing for her speech, and said, "Lord, discipline me to be thankful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do a righteous [deed] which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous worshipers."