American Standard Version
"When I looked for good, then evil came; And when I waited for light, there came darkness. "
— Job 30:26, American Standard Version
“When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.”
“When I looked for good, then evil came; When I waited for light, there came darkness.”
“But when I hoped for good, trouble came; when I expected light, then darkness came.”
“I expected good things, and evils are come upon me: I waited for light, and darkness broke out.”
“For I was looking for good, and evil came; I was waiting for light, and it became dark.”
“When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.”
For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, And to the house appointed for all living.
Howbeit doth not one stretch out the hand in his fall? Or in his calamity therefore cry for help?
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? Was not my soul grieved for the needy?
When I looked for good, then evil came; And when I waited for light, there came darkness.
My heart is troubled, and resteth not; Days of affliction are come upon me.
I go mourning without the sun: I stand up in the assembly, and cry for help.
I am a brother to jackals, And a companion to ostriches.