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When I looked for good, then evil came; And when I waited for light, there came darkness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

When I looked for good - When I supposed that respect would be shown me; or when I looked forward to an honored old age. I expected to be m…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When I looked for good. —Before, in Job 3:25-26, he had spoken as one who did not wish to be the fool of prosperity, and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When I looked for good
As he thought he might reasonably expect it, since he had shown such a sympathizing spirit to…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job complains a great deal. Harbouring hard thoughts of God was the sin that, at this time, most easily beset Job. When inward temptations join wit…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After listing the many prosperous things he had enjoyed in the past, Job now lists the adversities he was suffering. He begins by showing that, in …

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