Translations
Modern
But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell.
Traditional
When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
Literal
And, I hoped for good, and evil came; and I waited for light, and darkness came.
Latin
Expectabam bona, et venerunt mihi mala: præstolabar lucem, et eruperunt tenebræ.
Original
Hebrew
English
But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell.