وَإِن كَانُوا۟ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يُنَزَّلَ عَلَيْهِم مِّن قَبْلِهِۦ لَمُبْلِسِينَ
Saheeh International(49) Although they were, before it was sent down upon them - before that, in despair.
English Translation - Rowwad Translation Centeralthough they had lost all hope before it was sent down to them.
English Translation - Hilali and Khan49. And verily before that (rain) - just before it was sent down upon them - they were in despair!