When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
When I hoped for good things to happen, evil came to me instead. When I waited for light and hope, darkness came.
Job is expressing how his expectations of good were met with suffering, and his hope for relief brought only more darkness.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal era, Job is a righteous man who faces extreme suffering despite his blameless life, including loss of wealth, family, and health. In Chapter 30, as part of his lament, Job expresses his deep disappointment and isolation, describing how his expectations of good and light were cruelly overturned by evil and darkness. This reflects the book's overarching exploration of human suffering and the justice of God.
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