He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.
Darkness - namely, danger or calamity. Glancing at Job, who despaired of restoration: in contrast to good men when in darkness (Micah 7:8-9).
Waited for of - i:e., He is destined for the sword (Gesenius), or (in the night of dinner) 'he looks anxiously toward the sword,' as if every sword was drawn against him (Umbreit) х tsaapuwy (H6822) huw' (H1931) 'eleey (H413) chaareb (H2719)]. The English version is more literal, except that the Hebrew for "of" is toward. He fancies he is doomed to the sword.