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When I thought how I might know this, It was too painful for me;
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Christian Standard Bible
When I tried to understand all this, it seemed hopeless
English Standard Version
But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task,
King James Version
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
New American Standard Bible
When I thought of understanding this, It was troublesome in my sight
New International Version
When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply
New King James Version
When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me—
New Living Translation
So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!
World English Bible
When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me—