Catholic Public Domain Version
"I expected good things, but evil things have come to me. I stood ready for light, yet darkness burst forth. "
— Job 30:26, Catholic Public Domain 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; 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.”
I know that you will hand me over to death, where a home has been established for all the living.
Truly, then, you do not extend your hand in order to consume them, and if they fall down, you will save them.
Once, I wept over him who was afflicted, and my soul had compassion on the poor.
I expected good things, but evil things have come to me. I stood ready for light, yet darkness burst forth.
My insides have seethed, without any rest, for the days of affliction have prevented it.
I went forth mourning, without anger, and rising up, I cried out in confusion.
I was the brother of snakes, and the companion of ostriches.