Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!

American Standard Version (ASV)

We looked for peace, but no good came; `and' for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

We were looking for peace, but no good came; and for a time of well-being, but there is only a great fear.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Peace is looked for, and there is no good; a time of healing, and behold, terror.

World English Bible (WEB)

We looked for peace, but no good came; [and] for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Looking for peace -- and there is no good, For a time of healing, and lo, terror.