Job 6:20
“They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.”
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Job 6:20 Context
18The pathes of their way are turned aside; they goe to nothing, and perish. 19The troupes of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them. 20They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed. 21For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting downe, and are afraid. 22Did I say, Bring vnto mee? or giue a reward for me of your substance?
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Other Translations for Job 6:20
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
- King James Version
"They were disappointed for they had trusted, They came there and were confounded.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
They were put to shame because they had hoped; They came thither, and were confounded.
- American Standard Version (1901)
They were put to shame because of their hope; they came and their hope was gone.
- Basic English Bible
They are ashamed at their hope; they come thither, and are confounded.
- Darby Bible
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.
- Webster's Bible
They were distressed because they were confident. They came there, and were confounded.
- World English Bible
They were ashamed that one hath trusted, They have come unto it and are confounded.
- Youngs Literal Bible
They were ashamed because they had hoped; they came thither, and were confounded.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Job 6:20
6:20 Hoped - They comforted themselves with the expectation of water. Ashamed - As having deceived themselves and others. We prepare confusion for ourselves, by our vain hopes: the reeds break under us, because we lean upon them.