Job 30:26

When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 30:26

BSB
But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell.
AKJV
When I looked for good, then evil came to me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
CPDV
I expected good things, but evil things have come to me. I stood ready for light, yet darkness burst forth.
ERV
When I looked for good, then evil came; and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
NHEB
When I looked for good, then evil came; When I waited for light, there came darkness.
SMT
For I hoped for good and evil will come: and I shall wait for light and darkness will come.

Commentary for Job 30:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 30:26
Summary
Job's expectations of good replaced by evil
Event
Evil replaces good
Estimated Time Period
Unspecified
Category
Lament