Job 3:26
I was not at ease, neither was I quiet, neither had I rest; but trouble came.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
In Context
25For the thing which I did fear is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of hath overtaken me.
Cross References
Job 7:14Then Thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions;
Psalms 143:11For Thy name's sake, O LORD, quicken me; in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
Matthew Henry on Job 3:21-26
20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul; 21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures; 22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? 23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in? 24 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters. 25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.… Read the whole commentary →