Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 8:15
American Standard Version
We looked for peace, but no good came; `and' for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!
Amplified® Bible
We looked for peace {and} completeness, but no good came, and for a time of healing, but behold, dismay, trouble, {and} terror!
Contemporary English Version
We had hoped for peace and a time of healing, but all we got was terror.
Darby English Version
Peace is looked for, and there is no good; a time of healing, and behold, terror.
Good News Bible
We hoped for peace and a time of healing, but it was no use; terror came instead.
King James Version
We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!
New American Standard Bible
{We} waited for peace, but no good {came;} For a time of healing, but behold, terror!
New International Version
We hoped for peace
but no good has come,
for a time of healing
but there was only terror.
New King James Version
“ We looked for peace, but no good came;
And for a time of health, and there was trouble!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
We waited for peace, but no good came; For a time of healing, but behold, terror!
Revised Standard Version
We looked for peace, but no good came, for a time of healing, but behold, terror.
Young's Literal Translation
Looking for peace -- and there is no good, For a time of healing, and lo, terror.